Romania→South Korea
Romania to South Korea
Do I need a visa for South Korea?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation to enter South Korea for tourism, visits, business meetings, conferences and unpaid sporting activities for stays of up to 90 days. This short‑stay entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel with a passport. National identity cards, driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Are vaccinations required for South Korea?
No vaccinations are required to enter South Korea on this route. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends consulting the national public‑health authorities’ travel advice before departure.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay for up to 90 days in any 180‑day period for tourism and similar short visits. Extensions beyond 90 days require applying for a long‑stay visa at the South Korean embassy in Romania and then obtaining the appropriate resident registration from Korean immigration; penalties for overstaying are stated on the official guidance.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need no extra paperwork beyond the passport: there is no requirement for parental consent letters or notarised permissions for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to South Korea but it is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national identity card or a driving licence instead of a passport?
You must travel with a passport. National identity cards, driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route.
How long must my passport be valid?
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into South Korea.
Will I need to show bank statements or cash when I arrive?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on arrival; Romanian travellers are not required to present bank statements or cash to enter South Korea.
Is there an arrival card or online registration I must complete?
Arrival registration is mandatory and must be completed through the official South Korean entry‑registration portal linked on this page. The process includes an Arrival Card which can be completed online before travel or at the airport.
What information is asked on the Arrival Card?
You can complete the Arrival Card online before travel or fill it in at the airport prior to passport control; it requests passport details, arrival and departure information, purpose of trip and accommodation address.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to South Korea for Romanian tourists.
What extra paperwork do children need?
Travellers under 18 need no documents beyond the accepted passport described above; there is no requirement for parental consent letters or notarised permission for minors on this route.
Can I contact the Romanian embassy in South Korea for help?
If you need consular assistance while in South Korea, the Romanian embassy in Seoul provides help and can be contacted; the embassy is not the application route for entry registration but can assist in emergencies.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or missing required data, you risk refusal of boarding or entry; carry a valid passport meeting the 6‑month rule and check your passport pages are intact before travel.
Where do I complete mandatory arrival registration?
The official entry‑registration portal linked on this page is the place to complete mandatory arrival registration and the Arrival Card; follow that portal’s instructions rather than embassy webpages for registration.
Where do I get the visa?
Mandatory arrival registration is completed through the official South Korean entry‑registration portal linked on this page; the Arrival Card can be filled in online before travel or at the airport on arrival. For consular help while in South Korea, contact the Romanian embassy in Seoul.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Korea — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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