Thai visa for South Korean citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
Evisa | Thailand e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Thailand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Thailand.
If you are looking for Thailand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Korea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of Thailand in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2006 | 1,092,783 | N/A |
2007 | 1,183,652 | 8.32% |
2008 | 889,210 | -24.88% |
2009 | 758,227 | -14.73% |
2010 | 885,445 | 16.78% |
2011 | 1,156,283 | 30.59% |
2012 | 1,263,619 | 9.28% |
2013 | 1,295,342 | 2.51% |
2014 | 1,122,566 | -13.34% |
2015 | 1,372,995 | 22.31% |
2016 | 1,464,218 | 6.64% |
2017 | 1,709,070 | 16.72% |
2018 | 1,796,596 | 5.12% |
2019 | 1,887,853 | 5.08% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & South Korea comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 5.25 times smaller than Thailand.
As of March 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 19,044,223 more people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted Thailand & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Thailand | South Korea | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 51,453,754 | 19.0 million more people live in Thailand than South Korea |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 183 | Thailand has 85 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 138 | Thailand passport holders visit 103 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 129 | Thai hosts 15 more foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting Thailand in 2019 was approximately 1,887,853.
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Useful Information
- Bangkok to Seoul: 3344.22 km (2078.00 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 58 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024