☆ Below information is just for reference. Policies may subject to change. Please consult the embassy and local agency for most up-to-date visa application process.
South Korea is a versatile country, known for both the modern cities like the capital Seoul, as well as the traditional temples and the picturesque countryside.
To visit it, citizens of several countries will have to apply for a South Korea visa – although a fair number of them are exempt from visa requirements for short term purposes.
Do I need a visa for South Korea?
You need a visa for South Korea unless you are from one of the visa-free
countries listed below, which include EU countries, Canada, Australia, and the
United States.
Citizens of several countries (as listed below) can visit South Korea without a
visa for short-term visits. Foreigners entering under the visa-waiver program
are not allowed to work or engage in any remunerated activities.
If you are from one of the countries exempted from South Korea visas, but you
want to stay longer than the visa-exemption allows, then you have to apply for
the corresponding South Korea visa before you travel.
South Korea Visa Requirements
When you apply for a South Korea visa, you have to submit several documents
to support your application. The South Korea visa requirements change depending
on the type of visa you need as well as the country in which you are applying.
However, the standard set of documents everyone has to submit includes:
● South Korea Visa Application Form
● Your passport, which must be:
>> Valid for at least another six months
>> Have at least two blank pages
● Passport-size picture(s). The South Korea visa photo size has to be 3.5 cm x
4.5 cm and have the following specifications:
>> White background
>> Taken recently (in the last three months)
>> You must have a neutral facial expression, staring straight ahead
>> Your face and ears have to be fully visible
>> You must not be wearing glasses
● A return or onward flight ticket
● Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay (such as through
bank statements and income tax returns)
● Proof of accommodation in South Korea, such as hotel reservation
● Payment of the South Korea visa fee, as per the requirements of the
Embassy/Consulate
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Any other additional documents that the Embassy or Consulate request, depending
on the purpose of your trip
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