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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

Visa	Visa name	Holders	Share
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