Business visit: Visa-free for up to 30 days in a row, not exceeding 60 days within 180 days (K-ETA)
Before you fly: K-ETA – KRW 10,000, online, usually within 72 hours, valid 3 years (temporary exemption for some countries/regions until 31 Dec 2026)
Short business visits (meetings, conferences, negotiations – not paid work) follow the same route as a holiday, because the official source covers business visits (Tourism, family visits, conferences, business meetings). Kazakhstani passport holders can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 30 days in a row, not exceeding 60 days within 180 days; a K-ETA is needed before travel unless exempt.
Conditions
- Before travel apply for a K-ETA at www.k-eta.go.kr or the K-ETA app: KRW 10,000 (plus about 3% card fee, non-refundable); usually decided within 72 hours; valid 3 years (or until the passport expires) for multiple trips.
- Temporary K-ETA exemption extended to 31 Dec 2026 for the countries/regions already exempt – the official notice does not list them; the K-ETA site shows a pop-up when you scan your passport. Under-18s and 65+ (and other listed groups) are also exempt from applying.
- No paid work; purposes: tourism, visiting relatives, events, conferences, business meetings.
- Government fee
- No visa fee
- No visa fee; K-ETA KRW 10,000 unless exempt.
- Processing
- Not verified yet
- Validity
- Not verified yet
- Max stay
- 30 days in a row, not exceeding 60 days within 180 days
Steps, documents & where to apply
How to apply
Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.
Documents checklist
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Official wording
“K-ETA official "Eligible Countries / Applicants": Kazakhstan – allowed period of stay 30 days in a row, not exceeding 60 days within 180 days.”