No, Austrian nationals do not require a South Korea visa to visit the country for up to 90 days.
However, you need to either have an approved Korean Electronic Travel Authorization for Austrians or submit an arrival card at the border. You don’t need to wait in long queues to complete an arrival card as long as you have the K-ETA.
To enjoy visa exemption for South Korea and save time on arrival, simply register for the K-ETA online. This involves filling in a quick form. You will then receive your travel authorization by email within a couple of days.
Visa exemption for Austrians with the K-ETA applies for trips to South Korea for the following purposes:
- Tourism
- Leisure
- Visiting family or friends
- Business
Citizens of the Republic of Austria require a visa if they plan to stay in South Korea for over 90 days or for reasons other than tourism, leisure, visiting friends/family, or short-term business meetings.
In order to obtain a South Korean visa for Austrian nationals, you must visit the nearest South Korea Embassy to request more information and submit an application in person.