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South Korea visa requirements for Lebanese citizens

Lebanese citizens need a visa for South Korea, from its embassy or consulate.

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South Korea

Visa needed

A visa for holiday visitors who cannot use visa-free entry.

Visa: Required
Fee: Fee depends on passport and application location
Last updated: 11 November 2026

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Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.

Special rules for Lebanese citizens in South Korea

Printed visa authorization and an Electronic Visa Issuance Confirmation issued by the Ministry of Justice must be presented at the time of travel.
Visa not required for passengers who have previously entered Korea (Rep.) at least 4 times within the last 2 years or at least 10 visits in total.
Visa Exemption for 30 days for those who are in transit through South Korea, provided they present a physical visa or a residence permit issued by the following countries and are arriving at South Korea from one of these countries and continuing to a third country, or arriving from a third country and continuing to one of these countries.
Australia Canada European Union New Zealand United States 1 - Holders of e-Visas or e-resident permits are only permitted visa-free entry if they depart from Australia.
All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.

What to do

Find South Korea's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into South Korea

Check visa-free entry first. Otherwise, apply for a tourist visa.

Visa not requiredAge-based K-ETA exemptionVisa-free visitors aged 17 or younger, or 65 or older, do not need K-ETA.
Fee
Free
How to apply
1. Check that your passport allows visa-free entry.
2. Fill in the arrival form if required.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Your passport's rules set your stay length.
- Age alone does not give you visa-free entry.
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eTA requiredVisa-free with K-ETAK-ETA is online travel approval for eligible visa-free visitors who need it.
Valid for
1095 days
Fee
₩10,000
Entries
Multiple
How to apply
1. Check eligibility on the official K-ETA website or app.
2. Verify your email and add passport and trip details.
3. Check your details, pay and submit.
4. Get approval before boarding.
Documents required
- Passport details
- Email address
- Trip details and Korean address
- Usually takes 3 days; longer waits are possible. No faster service.
- Passport expiry ends approval. Reapply for new passports; update changed trips. No arrival form.
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eVisaSelected online visasOnline visas cover selected workers, students, invited patients and other eligible applicants.
How to apply
1. Check current eligibility using Visa Navigator.
2. Choose the individual online visa application.
3. Upload documents, pay and submit.
4. Complete sponsor checks if required.
5. Check the result and print your visa approval.
Documents required
- Online form
- Passport scans
- Digital colour photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Documents for your visa type
- The detailed eligibility page is dated 2014; check current rules before applying.
- An online embassy application form is not itself an online visa.
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Visa requiredC-3-9 tourist visaA visa for holiday visitors who cannot use visa-free entry.
Stay
90 days
Fee
Fee depends on passport and application location
Processing
14–21 days
Entries
Single
How to apply
1. Fill in and print the visa form.
2. Follow the Korean embassy's checklist for where you live.
3. Pay the fee and submit as instructed.
Documents required
- Visa form
- Passport and copy
- Photo
- Proof of holiday plans
- You can stay up to 90 days.
- Your embassy may ask for more documents.
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Trips to South Korea

Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.

5 nights

Seoul at Your Own PaceSeoulSuwonFrom, per person~US$1,540

8 nights

Korea, Palaces to the CoastSeoulGyeongjuBusanFrom, per person~US$2,500

9 nights

Seoul and Jeju for TwoSeoulJeju Island — JungmunFrom, per person~US$2,930

Coming from Lebanon

Plugs C FAdapter for some
MoneyKRW ₩
Time+7h
DrivingOn the rightSame as home
LanguageKorean
Emergency112 police 119 ambulance

Planning your South Korea trip

Best time to go: Autumn, starting in September, brings comfortable weather and colourful leaves. Spring is also pleasant, but yellow dust storms can affect the air.

SeoulVisit Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, the National Museum of Korea and traditional teahouses in Insadong.
BusanSouth Korea's second city is known for beaches, seafood restaurants and festivals. Haeundae is its most famous beach.
Jeju IslandThis volcanic island has lava tubes, Seongsan Ilchubong and Hallasan, South Korea's highest mountain.
GyeongjuThe former capital has royal burial sites and World Heritage cultural sites.

Read the full South Korea guide