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Japan → Korea

Entry, driving licence, and residence facts for Japan passport holders
Entry
90days visa-free
K-ETA
Exempt
Licence exchange
Yes
Nationals in Korea
65,216

Japan 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 Japanexchange directly for a Korean one. 65,216 Japan nationals are currently staying in Korea (all sojourners, including short-term visitors).

StatisticsWhat visas Japan nationals hold

VisaHoldersShare
B-2 Tourist / Transit 35,142 53.9%
F-6 Marriage Migrant 9,553 14.6%
F-5 Permanent Residence 7,036 10.8%
D-2 Student 2,826 4.3%
D-8 Corporate / Startup Investment 1,609 2.5%

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Sources

Verified against source · 2026-08-07