Check what South Korean passport holders need for United States, the documents to prepare and the typical processing time.
Yes. South Korean passport holders can apply online for the US ESTA (stay up to 90 days, processing about 3 business days). No embassy visit is needed.
Checked against Fluxir's live visa rules on 27 October 2026.
2 options for Korea (the Republic of) passport holders travelling to United States.
1. Scanned copy of passport valid for 10 years and fully-biometric 2. Scanned copy of Photo/Selfie ID
1. Valid Passport – Must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the US. 2. Passport-size Photo – As per US visa photo requirements (formal photo w/o glasses with white background) 3. Proof of Ties to Home Country – To show you will return (employment letter, business registration, property ownership, family documents, etc.). 4. Financial Evidence – Bank statements, pay slips, or proof of funds to cover your trip. 5. Travel Itinerary – Flight bookings (if available), hotel reservations, or invitation letters. 6. Invitation Letter (if applicable) – From a US contact, company, or family member and proof of relationship 7. Previous US Visas – If you have traveled to the US before, provide copies of old visas and previous travels to other countries in the last 10 years 8. Resident permit ID, if a resident to a country other than current nationality
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