Visa Types

• Short-Stay (up to 90 days): Tourist Visa (C-3), Business Visa (C-3-4), Transit Visa, Visa-Free Entry (with K-ETA).
• Long-Stay: Work Visas (E-1 to E-7), Student Visa (D-2), Training Visa (D-4), Family/Marriage Visas (F-3, F-6), Investor Visa (D-8).
• Permanent Options: Permanent Residency (F-5), Citizenship through naturalization.

Requirements

Valid passport, visa form, photos, itinerary, proof of funds, insurance, and purpose-specific documents (job contract, admission letter, marriage certificate, business registration).

Application Process

• Choose visa type according to purpose of stay.
• Apply at nearest Korean Embassy/Consulate.
• Provide biometrics (if required).
• Processing: Short-term 5–15 days; Long-term several weeks.
• On arrival: Apply for Alien Registration Card (ARC) within 90 days for long-term stays.

Tips for Success

Apply well in advance, prepare translations, register with immigration for long-term stays, and ensure K-ETA approval for visa-free travelers.

Helpful Resources

a href="https://www.immigration.go.kr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" > Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea) /a> , a href="https://www.k-eta.go.kr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" > K-ETA Official Site /a> .