South Korea to Offer Temporary Visa-Free Entry to Indonesian Group Tourists Starting May 28
South Korea will implement a temporary visa waiver for Indonesian group tourists beginning May 28. The measure applies to organized tour groups and runs through an unspecified end date.
YonhapSouth Korea will allow Indonesian group tourists to enter without visas starting May 28 under a temporary waiver program. The program covers travelers arriving as part of organized tours. Individual travelers from Indonesia remain subject to existing visa requirements.
Yonhap reported the announcement on May 27.
No numerical targets for visitor numbers or duration of the waiver were included in the report. The measure applies only to group entries. Standard entry rules continue for other Indonesian visitors.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- May 27, 2026
Yonhap reported South Korea will start a temporary visa waiver for Indonesian group tourists.
1 sourceYonhap - May 28, 2026
The temporary visa-free entry program for Indonesian group tourists begins.
1 sourceYonhap
Potential Impact
- 01
South Korean immigration offices will process visa-free entries for qualifying groups.
- 02
Indonesian tour operators may adjust group itineraries to include South Korea.
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