Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Denmark

Entry requirements for foreigners

• ●Valid passport (can be substituted by seaman's identification certificate for seaman)

• ○Those with expired passports will not be allowed to enter the country.

• ●Valid visa

• ○Entry must be made prior to the visa's expiration date. In addition, entry may be denied, should the purpose of the visit is deemed not to match the visa type

• ●Must not fall into the prohibited entry category

• ○Those that classify as international terrorists, former illegal immigrants, or other such categories are forbidden from entering Korea.

About Danish national's traveling to Korea for tourism purpose under 90 days

• ●Korea-Denmark Visa Waiver Information (only for Danish nationals)

: On 1 October 1969, an Exchange of Notes on the Waiver of Visa Requirements was signed between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark. On the note Danish nationals can visit the Republic of Korea without visa for duration of up to 90 days or less if the purpose of the trip is for tourism/ business meeting/attendance at a conference/visiting families,relatives.(Extension of stay is not permitted).  A person who wishes to work or to engage in profit making activities is requested to apply for an appropriate entry visa. And If you enter Korea as this visa-free after 31 DEC 2026 (KST), then you must have a K-ETA approval before. Please check the information below.

• ●K-ETA(Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) Approval for Danish Nationals extended until 31 Dec 2026 *Check & Ask question on K-ETA Website*

K-ETA Temporary Exemption for Danish national is until December 31, 2026 (KST).

However, even nationals of countries eligible for the exemption may still apply for K-ETA if they wish to receive the benefits associated with K-ETA approval, such as exemption from completing an arrival card upon entry into Korea.

Previously issued K-ETA remain valid until their expiry date, and already issued K-ETA approvals are non-refundable.

※ (Exempted countries/regions) Denmark is exempted ; for other countries, please check the K-ETA official website for details.

What is K-ETA? : From Sep 2021, nationals of visa waiver countries and designated visa-free countries/regions must obtain K-ETA before entering the Republic of Korea. K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering Korea, by submitting relevant information online such as their travel information.

Purpose of travel should be tourism, visiting a family member, participating in events or meetings, or commercial business (excluding pursuit of profit).

How to Apply : Apply on the official K-ETA website (www.k-eta.go.kr) at least 72 hours prior to take your flight or ship bound for Korea. Please apply for the K-ETA with plenty of time in advance.

If you have a question about K-ETA, Use Online Inquiry Form on K-ETA website. K-ETA is not assessed/approved by the Embassy.

E-Arrival Card

• ●From FEB 24 2025, you can submit your entry declaration form in advance by online, instead of submitting the paper form to the Immigration Officer upon your entry to Korea. *Paper form will be still available until DEC 2025. (Relevant Embassy notice : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/dk-en/brd/m_7038/view.do?seq=761304&page=1

• ●e-Arrival card website: www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr

Q-Code  : 

Please note that Q-Code registration is no longer mandatory to enter Korea from Denmark. 

o Relevant notice (You can check the latest post in the notice board) :   https://qcode.kdca.go.kr/qco/bbs/BD_selectBbsList.do?q_bbsSn=1016

Customs

A written baggage declaration must be submitted to a customs official upon entry. Passengers must clear customs through either green, white, or red channels. Passengers who have no channel, and those declaring non-duty-free articles should use the white channel. Those who are suspected of making false declarations or of carrying prohibited articles will be directed to the red channel. If a passenger declares non-duty-free articles voluntarily, the declared amount will be accepted and the clearance procedure will be expedited.

For detailed information, please refer to website of 'Korea Customs Service'(Click).

Medication

Please check the following Embassy notice : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/dk-en/brd/m_7038/view.do?seq=761250&page=1

Animal Quarantine

When arriving with animals or livestocks, you must submit an animal quarantine certificate from the country of departure to the National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service and receive quarantine

• ●Homepage : http://www.qia.go.kr (English Website: Click)

• ●National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service

• ○Questions on Import / Export Animals : +82-32-740-2660~1

• ○Questions on Import / Export Pets : +82-32-740-2660~2

• ○Questions on Import / Export Livestock : +82-32-740-2642, 2646

• ○Questions on using Cargo Terminal : +82-32-740-2680~1

Plant Quarantine

When entering the country with plants, you must submit a plant quarantine certificate from the exporting country and receive quarantine from the plant quarantine station. Most fresh fruits, vegetables, walnuts, and plants in soil are prohibited, and when plants are not declared, a fine will be imposed.

• ●Homepage : http://www.qia.go.kr

• ●Contact : +82-32-740-2077,2099

Residence Card (formerly known as ARC)

A Korean embassy or consulate can issue two types of visa: a short-term visa for the visitor who wants to stay up to 90 days or a special long-term visa for periods longer than 90 days. 

Those with a special long-term visa are required to apply for 'Residence Card' at a local Immigration Office (출입국사무소) in Korea within 90 days of arrival. You can use "Visit Reservation" on HiKorea website by using 'Visa Issuance Number' written on your 'Visa Grant Notice'. 

For further questions, you may contact "Korea Immigration Contact Center" +82-2-6908-1345~6. (Click)