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Who Requires A Visa for South Korea
The nationalities below DO require visas: |
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The nationalities below DO NOT require
visas: |
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United States |
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None listed |
If you do not see your nationality mentioned, please contact
ItsEasy for assistance.
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When to Apply for South Korea Visas
We recommend that you apply for your visa 2 weeks before your travel
date. However, Korea generally processes visas within a 2 day period.
The processing time of your visa is at the consulate's discretion.
Although 90% of the visas are done in the 2 day time frame - the
consulate does maintain the right to hold applications while waiting
for approval from it's ministry of foreign affairs, or while conducting
background checks. For that reason we always recommend that applicant's
give themselves another few days to process their visas. When the
consulate requires special approval they can take 2 week - 4 weeks
to process the visa, that would be out of ItsEasy's control.
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How Long Does it Take to Get South
Korea Visas
Typically South Korea processes visas in 2 business days.
The processing time of your visa is at the consulate's
discretion. Although 90% of the visas are done in the 2 day time
frame - the consulate does maintain the right to hold applications
while waiting for approval from it's ministry of foreign affairs,
or while conducting background checks. For that reason we always
recommend that applicant's give themselves another few days to process
their visas. When the consulate requires special approval they can
take 2 week - 4 weeks to process the visa, that would be out of
ItsEasy's control.
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How Long Are South Korea Visas Valid
Visas are single entry usually valid for 1 to 3 months from the
date of issue, valid for stays between 30 and 90 days. Long term
visas are valid for stays longer than 90 days.
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How To "Read" South Korea Visas
1) Surname
Applicants last name
2) Date of Birth
Applicants date of birth
3) Status
Purpose of Stay
4) Issue Date
Indicates the date the visa was issued
5) Remarks
Any notes from the embassy or consulate such as "not valid
for employment"
6) Given Name
Applicants first and middle names
7) Sex
Applicants sex (M=Male, F=female)
8) Period of Sojourn
Indicates the number of days the visa holder may remain in the country
during each stay, in this case 90 days.
9) Expiry Date
Indicates the date the visa expires
10) Entries
Indicates the number of times the visa holder may enter the country
during the duration of the visa, in this case M or multiple.
11) Issued At
Indicates the embassy or consulate where the visa was issued
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South Korea Consular Fees
Consular Visa Fees (US Citizens):
Type |
Entries |
Validity |
Processing Time |
Embassy Fee |
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Tourist |
Multiple |
5 Years |
3 Days |
$45.00 |
Business |
Single |
5 Years |
3 Days |
$45.00 |
Non-US citizens fees may vary - please contact
ItsEasy for assistance with visas for non-US nationals.
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What is An "Entry" (Single
/ Double / Multiple)
Single entry visas allow you to enter South Korea one time within
the validity of the visa. Double entry visas allow you to enter
South Korea two times within the validity of the visa. Multiple
entry visas allow you to enter South Korea an unlimited amount of
times within the validity of the visa.
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What Is a Visa Jurisdiction
Some foreign Embassies or consulates will only accept visa applications
from residence within a specific area, normally determined by state.
South Korea does not enforce any jurisdiction requirements regarding
the issuance of South Korea tourist and business visas.
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