Find verified government, embassy and authorized application links for UAE citizens and residents travelling to South Korea.
Use the Korea Visa Navigator to identify the category, then follow the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or Consulate General in Dubai's residence-jurisdiction and appointment instructions. K-ETA and visa eligibility are passport-specific.
Use these verified official resources to check eligibility, choose the correct visa category and follow the authorized application route from the United Arab Emirates. Sources and URLs were reviewed on 2026-08-27.
Use the official website before visiting. Addresses, jurisdiction, representation agreements, public hours and appointment rules can change without notice.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
33rd Airport Road, Embassies District, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Do not visit without confirming jurisdiction, appointment requirements and public hours on the live official page.
Choose the category that matches the real purpose and duration of travel. Visitor permission never automatically authorizes study, employment or residence in South Korea.
For tourism, family visits and other permitted short stays in South Korea.
For qualifying meetings, conferences or short business activity without local employment in South Korea.
For study beyond the visitor allowance; use South Korea's official student or education route.
Employment, joining family and long-term residence in South Korea require their own category and supporting approval where applicable.
Visa need is determined mainly by passport nationality, travel purpose, trip length and personal circumstances - not UAE residence alone. Non-UAE applicants normally need a valid UAE residence permit and Emirates ID and must satisfy the responsible embassy or centre's UAE jurisdiction rules. Always run the official eligibility check before paying or booking.
Independent directory: ImmigrationIT is not the government of South Korea, its embassy, an immigration authority or a visa application centre. This directory links to official external resources for convenience and was verified on 2026-08-27. Visa rules, service availability, representation arrangements, addresses and appointment systems can change; confirm the latest information directly with the responsible authority before applying or travelling.
