Chinese passports + A residence permit issued by France: Do I need a visa traveling to South Korea?

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Excerpt from Wikipedia: Visa policy of South Korea

Holders of Chinese passports who also hold a physical visa or a residence permit issued by a EEA member state or Switzerland, or a group visa issued by Japan and traveling with the tour group, can also enjoy visa-free transit for 30 days.

I have Chinese passport and a residence permit issued by France. Can I enjoy visa-free transit for 30 days if I travel to South Korea independently?

My scheduling is,

  • outbound: France --> China (Stay a couple of days)
  • inbound: China --> South Korea (Stay less than 10 days) --> France





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Can I travel with a French residence permit?

You can travel within the Schengen Area for stays up to 3 months. To work in France, you will normally have to apply for a work permit. Beyond 3 months, you must be in possession of a residence permit issued by the French authorities.

Which countries can enter South Korea without visa?

16 May 2022 Update: The government of South Korea expanded the list of which travelers can travel to South Korea without requiring an entry visa. These new countries include Brunei, Kuwait, New Zealand, Panama, Peru and Saudi Arabia.

Do I need a visa to go to South Korea?

For US citizens you must have a valid passport to enter the Republic of Korea. Although obtaining a visa in advance can ease the entry process, as long as you have a valid U.S. passport, you can enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days if you are a tourist or on business.

Which countries can I visit with France passport?

Visa requirementsCountryVisa requirementAllowed stayAntigua and BarbudaVisa not required180 daysArgentinaVisa not required90 daysArmeniaVisa not required180 daysAustraliaeVisitor90 days91 more rows



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