Good news — South Koreans can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full South Korea visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for South Korean citizens

🇰🇷South KoreaVisa-free up to 60 days

In short

South Koreans can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 60 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a South Korean citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

South Korea: Visa-free up to 60 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for the permitted purpose, passport type and stay-calculation conditions before travel.

See the full South Korea guide

At a glance

Applicability
South Koreans can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 60 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a South Korean citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 60 days

Documents South Korean citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for South Korea. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How South Korean citizens get a Russian tourist visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current South Korea guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for South Korean citizens

Do South Koreans need a tourist visa for Russia?

South Koreans can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 60 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do South Koreans apply for a Russian tourist visa?

South Koreans prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves South Korea. See your South Korea country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for South Koreans?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with South Korea. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.