What is Visa?
All visitors to Korea should possess a visa that corresponds to their purpose for entering Korea. The visa should be pasted
on the passport. In Korea, a visa represents the 'consul's recommendation for a foreigner's entry request.' Therefore, even
if one were to have a Korean visa, one can still be denied entry to Korean soil should an immigration officer find some requirements unsatisfactory after inspection.
※ Korea Visa Portal (https://www.visa.go.kr): Provides accurate information on visa-related matters, as well as easy and
convenient services for visa application and issuance (Available in English and Chinese)
■ Republic Of Korea Visa

① Visa No. : Serial No. of Visa Issuance
② Status : The type of identity or social activities the foreigner may engage in while residing in Korea
③ Period of Sojourn : The period of stay allowed starting from the date of entry into Korea
④ Entries : Visa type (S : Single-entry Visa, D : Doubleentry Visa , M : Multiple-entry Visa )
⑤ Issue Date : The date of visa issuance
⑥ Final Entry Date : Expiration date of the visa (Entry into Korea must be done by the Final Entry Date. The visa will be
invalid after the Final Entry Date)
⑦ Issued at : Information on the diplomatic mission that issued the visa
Visa Types by Stay Status
The types of Visas by stay status are divided into a total of 15 categories as shown in the image below. More details may be found on the Korea Visa Portal (https://www.visa.go.kr) → Visa by Categories
Visa by Categories |
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• Short Term Visit • Medical Treatment • Study·Language • Professional • Intra-Company • Journalism·Religious Affairs • Investment • International Trade • Overseas Korean • Work and Visit • Family Visitor·Dependent Family • Marriage Migrant • Trainee • Non-Professional • Diplomacy·Official Business |
(A-1) and Foreign Government Official (A-2) visas.
Visa Application Process
■ There are four ways to apply for your visa.
① Make an electronic visa application through Korea Visa Portal.
② Submit a visa application through the embassies or consulates of South Korea in the country of residence.
③ Apply for a visa certificate through the Visa Portal.
④ Submit a visa issuance certificate application to the immigrations offices in South Korea (the Immigration Office which has the jurisdiction over the address of the inviter.)
• You may find more details in the Visa Portal website of South Korea (https:// www.visa.go.kr) → Visa information/application process.