Anyone visiting the Republic of Korea must have a visa corresponding to the purpose of their visit, whether for work, tourism, studies, etc. The visa is affixed to a page in your passport. Even with a visa, your entry into Korea may be refused.
1️⃣ Types of visas based on residency status:
- Diplomacy (A-1), Public function (A-2), International agreement (A-3), Temporary work (C-4)
- University professor (E-1), Language instruction (E-2), Research (E-3), Technical instruction (E-4)
- Specialized work (E-5), Art and performance (E-6), Special activity (E-7), Non-specialized profession (E-9)
- Sailor (E-10), Working holiday (H-1), Visiting and working (H-2)
- Media coverage (C-1), Short-term visit (C-3), General internship (D-4), Technical training (D-3), and more.
2️⃣ Visa application process:
- Application / Issuing locations:
Embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea.
In some cases, the Regional Immigration Office or its branch can issue a visa approval certificate.
You can find the addresses of different immigration offices in Seoul here. Or information for the official call center for foreigners here. - Documents to submit:
Passport, visa application form, and other documents depending on visa type. (See more on www.hikorea.go.kr) - Visa fees:
Between 40 and 90 dollars, depending on the length of stay.
