South Korea visa requirements for Equatorial Guinea citizens (2026)

Do Equatorial Guinea citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Equatorial Guinea passport holders can currently enter 51 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 50 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. South Korea admits 110 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the South Korea e-Visa

• Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
• Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
• Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
• Return or onward ticket
• Payment card for the government fee

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

South Korea e-Visa processing time

K-ETA: generally within 72 hours. (per the official source listed below). Apply well before your travel date.

South Korea e-Visa cost

We have not verified the official government fee for Equatorial Guinea citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the South Korea e-Visa

1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
2. Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Korea K-ETA portal).

Recent South Korea entry rule changes

• 2026-03-20: Temporary K-ETA exemption for 22 countries/regions extended to 31 Dec 2026.

Entry tips for South Korea

• If you are K-ETA exempt and don’t apply voluntarily, complete the arrival card (or e-Arrival card).
• Local currency is South Korean won (KRW) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

South Korea at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.