Spain visa for South Korean citizens

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South Korean citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Spain, including the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. The visa exemption applies to tourism, family visits or business trips lasting up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Travellers must meet standard entry conditions at the border.

What the status means

South Korean passport holders can enter Spain and the rest of the Schengen area without a visa for short stays. The 90-day limit applies across all Schengen countries combined, not per country. A new 180-day period begins after each entry, so it is possible to make multiple trips as long as the total does not exceed 90 days.

This status is set by EU Regulation 2018/1806. No special conditions apply to South Korean citizens. The rules are the same for all Schengen states, so a stay in France or Germany counts towards the 90-day total.

Before you travel and at the border

Check that your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area and was issued within the previous ten years. Border officers may ask for proof of onward or return travel, accommodation bookings and sufficient funds for the stay.

The EU is introducing two new border systems: the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). These are not yet in force. Check the official EU travel site before you travel for the latest updates.

Arriving on the islands

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) receive flights from many European cities. Formentera has no airport; travellers fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from the port of Eivissa to La Savina. Mallorca serves as a transit point for connecting flights or ferries to the other islands.

At the airport, present your passport and any documents requested. The border officer may stamp your passport to record the entry date. Keep the stamp visible, as it helps track the 90-day limit.

Staying longer, working or studying

To stay beyond 90 days, or to work or study in Spain, you need a national visa or a residence permit. Apply at the Spanish consulate in South Korea before travelling. The visa exemption does not cover long-term stays or paid activity.

For official information on long-stay visas and permits, check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain or the Spanish consulate in Seoul. Rules and requirements change, so verify the current process before applying.

Step by step

1. Check your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Schengen.
2. Check the EU travel site for updates on EES and ETIAS before you travel.
3. Book your flights and accommodation for the Balearic Islands.
4. Carry proof of return or onward travel, accommodation bookings and sufficient funds.
5. At the border, present your passport and any requested documents.
6. Count your days in Schengen to stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.

Documents

• Valid passport (issued within last ten years, valid three months beyond departure)
• Return or onward flight ticket
• Hotel or accommodation booking confirmation
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
• Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)

ETIAS and EES: new EU entry systems are being introduced. Check travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.

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