South Korea visa for Australian passport holders

A Australian passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to South Korea for up to 90 days.

Best-effort passport visa-free data — verify against the official source.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked

Staying longer: every South Korea visa route

The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in South Korea, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, fees and processing times are below; the full requirements are on the country page, linked to the official source.

Verified October 10, 2026 (Eastern Time) against official sources.

RouteTypeStayIncome neededFeeProcessingWorkResidency path
Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D)nomad1 year, extendable by 1 year$66,000/mo—2-6 weeks—
D-2 Student VisastudentLength of the course, extendable————
South Korea: requirements, costs and official sources

South Korea visa questions for Australian passport holders

Do Australian passport citizens need a visa for South Korea?

A Australian passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to South Korea for up to 90 days.

How long does the Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D) take to process?

The Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D) in South Korea takes 2-6 weeks to process.

What income does the Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D) in South Korea require?

The Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D) asks for income of about $66,000 USD/month.

Can I work remotely in South Korea on the Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D)?

Yes, work is allowed on the Workation Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D) in South Korea. It can be renewed.

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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the South Korea page before you travel or apply.