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Indonesian tour groups can visit Korea visa-free for 15 days under new program

Published: 28 May. 2026, 07:33

A tourist group arrives at Incheon International Airport on May 1. [YONHAP]

A temporary visa waiver program for Indonesian group tourists visiting Korea will begin this week, officials said Wednesday.

Under the program, Indonesian tour groups of three or more people will be allowed to travel to Korea without visas for up to 15 days from Thursday through the end of December this year, according to the Justice Ministry.

The move came after the government decided to ease visa and entry requirements for foreign tourists during a strategy meeting chaired by President Lee Jae Myung in February as part of efforts to promote inbound tourism across the country.

The temporary visa-free program is expected to help boost the nation's tourism industry, according to the Korea Immigration Service.

The government also introduced measures to prevent illegal stays, including requiring Korean travel agencies to register a list of their tourists on a government website 24 hours before entry.

The Justice Ministry said it will check the lists to see whether they include high-risk individuals, such as those subject to entry restrictions or with a history of illegal stays. Such individuals will be excluded from the visa waiver program.

Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho vowed to work closely with relevant ministries to ensure that the program helps stimulate domestic consumption while maintaining order regarding foreign tourist stays.

Yonhap