SOUTH KOREA VISA APPLICATION: Everything you need to know

SOUTH KOREA VISA APPLICATION

A standard tourist South Korea Visa is allotted to people who want to travel to the Republic of Korea or South Korea for various purposes. The visa allows an individual to enter the country for purpose of sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, or attending conferences, cultural events, artistic events or religious ceremony. The single-entry visa is valid for 3 months or less than that from the date of issue.

Types of South Korea Visa

Tourist/visitor visa

A South Korea tourist visa will be given to people who wish to travel the country for tourism purpose. The single entry visa will be valid only for 60 days from the day of issue for the sole purpose of tourism.

Business visa

Business visa is allotted to people who want to travel temporarily for business purpose and the person is not planning to settle in the country.

Work visa

A South Korea work visa will only be allotted if people wish to travel the country for the work purpose on the temporary basis.

Transit Visa

South Korea transit visa is provided to the people who wish to stay in the country for a shorter period of time.

Documents Required for South Korea Visa Application

Common Documents for South Korea Visa

·         Passport

·         Validity - Six months

·         A photocopy of duly filled visa application form

·         Two color photographs

·         Covering letter from the applicant stating the purpose and duration of the visit

·         Original confirmed return/onward air ticket

·         Proof of hotel reservation.

·         Original and photocopy of Income Tax Returns and photocopy of pan card

·         Original and photocopy of Investment documents

Documents for Tourist - South Korea Visa

·         All specified documents

·         Old passports and visa

·         Copy of leave letters from employer, school or college

·         Proof of accommodation during entire stay in all Schengen countries

·         Salary slip for last 6 months

·         Income tax returns for last 3 years

·         Travel insurance

·         Retirement proof/company registration proof/school college ID and copy

Documents for Business - South Korea Visa

·         All specified documents

·         Business registration proof

·         Taxation proof

·         Copy of the invitation from the company

·         Conference/event registration details

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