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Hong Kong → Korea

Entry, driving licence, and residence facts for Hong Kong passport holders

Entry: 90days visa-free
K-ETA: Exempt
Licence exchange: Yes
Nationals in Korea: 12,786

Hong Kong citizens enter Korea visa-free for 90 days (basis: unilateral designation, B-2). K-ETA is currently NOT required (temporary exemption through 2026-12-31). Driving licences issued in Hong Kongexchange directly for a Korean one. 12,786 Hong Kong nationals are currently staying in Korea (all sojourners, including short-term visitors).

StatisticsWhat visas Hong Kong nationals hold

Visa	Visa name	Holders	Share
B-2	Tourist / Transit	10,479	82.0%
F-6	Marriage Migrant	673	5.3%
D-2	Student	473	3.7%
F-2	Long-Term Residence	285	2.2%
D-4	General Trainee	171	1.3%

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Sources

https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaalification.do
https://www.safedriving.or.kr/diGuide/selectDiGuide05.do?menuCd=MN-PO-1213
https://www.data.go.kr/data/3045188/fileData.do
법무부 체류외국인 국적 및 체류자격별 현황 (data.go.kr 3045188) (fetched 2026-08-07)

Verified against source · 2026-08-07