Ukraine→South Korea
Ukraine to South Korea
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a notarised letter of parental consent as required for minors travelling to South Korea.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, apply for a physical visa and obtain it in advance from a South Korean embassy or consulate. You can submit your application without leaving Ukraine because South Korea maintains a mission there. Ensure your passport or temporary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. Arrange travel insurance, because travel insurance is a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
Arrival registration is required and must be completed online. The registration is done at the official sites: http://www.hikorea.go.kr and https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.dogo.kr/.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to go to South Korea?
Yes. A Ukrainian ordinary passport holder needs a physical visa obtained in advance to travel to South Korea for tourism.
How do I get the visa?
You must apply for a physical visa in advance at a South Korean embassy or consulate (applications can be made in Ukraine at the local South Korean mission).
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry to South Korea.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to South Korea and you must have it for your trip.
What documents might immigration ask to see on arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds, a return flight, and a hotel booking for your stay in South Korea.
What do minors need to travel?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to South Korea.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4
- 5Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Korea — worth having if your documents are lost.
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