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New Zealand → Korea

Entry, driving licence, and residence facts for New Zealand passport holders
Entry
90days visa-free
K-ETA
Exempt
Licence exchange
Yes
Nationals in Korea
5,738

New Zealand citizens enter Korea visa-free for 90 days (basis: visa-waiver agreement, B-1). K-ETA is currently NOT required (temporary exemption through 2026-12-31). Driving licences issued in New Zealandexchange directly for a Korean one (제한면허(restricted licence) 소지자 및 정식면허(full licence) 취득 후 2년 미만인 자는 학과시험 합격 필요). 5,738 New Zealand nationals are currently staying in Korea (all sojourners, including short-term visitors).

Source note: K-ETA 표 기준 3개월

DrivingLicence exchange detail

제한면허(restricted licence) 소지자 및 정식면허(full licence) 취득 후 2년 미만인 자는 학과시험 합격 필요

StatisticsWhat visas New Zealand nationals hold

VisaVisa nameHoldersShare
F-4 Overseas Korean 2,692 46.9%
B-1 Visa Exemption 2,236 39.0%
F-6 Marriage Migrant 220 3.8%
F-5 Permanent Residence 147 2.6%
E-2 Foreign Language Instructor 139 2.4%

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Sources

Verified against source · 2026-08-07