South Korea Visa RequirementsFor Brazil passport holders
Brazilian ordinary passport holders can make eligible short visits to South Korea for up to 90 days. Travellers aged 18-64 normally need approved K-ETA before travel; the government application fee is KRW 10,000.
Brazil passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before traveling to South Korea.
Apply through the official K-ETA website or app using the passport you will travel with. The fee is KRW 10,000, with any payment-related charges shown at checkout. Apply at least 72 hours before travel and allow more time where possible; approval can take longer.
New approvals are generally valid for three years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. A new passport requires a new K-ETA. Keep accommodation and contact information current.
Valid K-ETA holders are exempt from the arrival declaration. K-ETA-exempt tourists generally need the free e-Arrival Card, submitted within three days before arrival, unless another exemption applies.
Entry Requirements
Multiple Entry
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Entry Conditions
Valid passport, approved K-ETA unless exempt, travel purpose, accommodation and onward arrangements. Travellers without K-ETA must submit the arrival declaration unless another exemption applies.
Required Documents
Passport and K-ETA where required
Use the same valid passport as on the approved K-ETA. Age exemptions apply; a new passport normally requires a new K-ETA.
Arrival declaration if not exempt
Valid K-ETA holders are exempt. Other short-term visitors generally submit the free e-Arrival Card within three days before arrival.
Current Travel Situation
Brazil to South Korea: What You Need to Know
Brazilian visitors qualify for eligible short visa-free tourism, but the K-ETA pre-travel requirement generally applies. Travellers aged 17 or younger and 65 or older are exempt from K-ETA. The temporary exemption for certain other nationalities should not be assumed to include Brazil.
K-ETA does not authorise employment or long-term residence and does not guarantee admission.
How to Get There
Check flights for your exact dates with the operating airlines. Confirm transit and entry requirements at every connection, particularly when changing airports, collecting baggage or using separate tickets. Allow for immigration and baggage transfer, and choose flexible bookings while travel documents are pending.
Practical Tips
Seoul’s palaces, Busan’s coast and Jeju’s landscapes suit different itineraries. Check current opening times, train availability and DMZ tour restrictions. Compare individual rail tickets with a Korail Pass for the journeys you actually plan; a pass is not automatically cheaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Brazilians need a visa for South Korea?
Brazilian ordinary passport holders may make eligible visa-free visits for up to 90 days, but travellers aged 18-64 normally need K-ETA approval before travel. Those 17 or younger or 65 or older are exempt from K-ETA and generally submit an arrival declaration instead.
How do Brazilians fly to South Korea?
Check flights for your exact dates with the operating airlines. Confirm transit and entry requirements at every connection, particularly when changing airports, collecting baggage or using separate tickets. Allow for immigration and baggage transfer, and choose flexible bookings while travel documents are pending.
How much does K-ETA cost and when should I apply?
The government K-ETA application fee is KRW 10,000. Apply at least 72 hours before travel, allowing extra time because approval is not guaranteed within that period. Use the official portal and check the details against your passport.
What is the Korea Rail Pass and is it worth buying?
A Korail Pass can be useful for several eligible intercity train journeys. Compare its current price, eligibility, covered services and seat-reservation rules with individual tickets on the official Korail site before buying.