South Korea Goes Visa-Free for Indonesian Group Tourists (2026)
South Korea has officially confirmed visa-free entry for Indonesian group tourists of 3 or more people as part of a trial program running through July 2026, announced at the 11th National Tourism Strategy Meeting on February 25, 2026. The move is part of South Korea's push to reach 30 million international tourists in 2026.
If you are Indonesian and have been dreaming of Seoul, Busan, or Jeju, this is the moment you have been waiting for. South Korea has officially confirmed visa-free entry for Indonesian tourists as part of a new group trial program, effective from February 25, 2026.
🎟️What Exactly Was Confirmed?
- 📅The announcement was made at the 11th National Tourism Strategy Meeting on February 25, 2026, chaired by President Lee Jae Myung.
- 🇰🇷Culture Minister Chae Hwi Young unveiled the policy under the "K-Tourism Embraces the World" initiative. Indonesian passport holders can now enter South Korea without a visa as part of a group trial program.
👥Who Qualifies?
- ✅The visa-free entry is a trial available to Indonesian group tourists of 3 or more people traveling together.
- 📋Applications must be made through travel agencies approved by the South Korean Embassy. Individual travelers are not yet eligible under this current program.
📅How Long Does This Last?
- 🗓️The trial program runs through July 2026. Results will determine whether the scheme is extended or expanded to individual travelers.
- 🌏South Korea is also introducing 5-year and 10-year multiple-entry visas for returning Chinese and Southeast Asian visitors from major cities as part of the same policy package.
💡Why This Matters
- 🌍Indonesia is one of the largest Muslim-majority countries with over 270 million people. This is one of the most significant Korean visa relaxations for Southeast Asia in years.
- 🎯The policy ties directly to South Korea's push to reach 30 million international tourists in 2026.
Sources & Further Reading
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