VisaSouth-Korea

Required Documents
Fo South Korean Visa

For e-visa through the Visa Portal

  1. Scanned image files of passport pages
  • Valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2 blank pages for stamps
  1. Digital Photograph
  • Size 3.5cm x 4.5cm, front view, and taken within the last 6 months
  1. Completed visa application e-form through the Visa portal
  2. Other documents for the status of stay



For sticker visa applications

  1. Passport
  • Valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2 blank pages for stamps
  • Copies of the passport data page
  1. Completed and signed visa application form No.17
  2. Passport-sized photograph
  • The size should be 3.5cm x 4.5cm
  1. Documents that prove applicants’ financial ability to support themselves during their stay in the country.
  • Original and stamped bank statements for the past 3 months.

Note:
Contact the Korean embassy or consulate in your jurisdiction to verify if there are any further prerequisites. The required documentation may differ based on the jurisdiction or country of residence.

South Korea Visa

Application steps

For e-visa applications via the portal

  1. Gather the required documents
  2. Fill out the application form
  • Visit the official Korea Visa portal to fill out the form.
  1. Submit the application form online.
  • Upload your digital passport photo and proceed to submit the South Korea visa application form electronically.
  1. Pay the South Korean visa application fee.
  • The fee can be paid online using debit or credit cards.

*Note: For applicants who have inviters or sponsors:

  • To apply for an e-visa, the sponsor must start the application process by completing the Korea visa application form for the applicant on the Korean Visa Portal and submitting it for review. Once approved, the sponsor should share the confirmation number with the applicant, who must then download the form, attach the required documents, pay the visa fee, and submit the application to the relevant Korean diplomatic mission.

For sticker visa applications

  1. Gather the required documents
  2. Fill out the e-form through the Korean Visa Portal
  • Go to the official South Korean Visa website and select your nationality and choose the purpose of your visit as a short-term visit for tourism, select the duration of your stay, and click “Start”.
  • Fill out the South Korean visa application form in block letters using either English or Korean.
  • Confirm with the Korean diplomatic mission in your country if you can download and fill out the form by hand from the website.
  1. Schedule your South Korean visa appointment.
  • Contact the South Korean embassy, consulate, or VAC to confirm whether it is necessary to book an appointment or if you can submit your South Korean visa application without one within regular business hours.
  1. Submit your printed South Korean visa application form.
  • Submit the required documents for a South Korean visa, including the completed application form, photo, and supporting documents, to the relevant South Korean consulate, embassy, or VAC.
  1. Pay the South Korean visa application fee.

Note:
For applicants who have inviters or sponsors.

If you are applying for a sticker visa, the person inviting or sponsoring you must complete the South Korea visa application form on your behalf and submit it to the Korean Immigration Office for review. Once the application has been approved, the sponsor must send the confirmation number to you, so you can take it to the Korean consulate or embassy in your country of residence or citizenship to obtain your visa.

South Korea Visa Fees

To apply for a South Korean visa, a processing fee must be paid. For a single-entry visa with a stay of less than 90 days, the fee is US $40, while a single-entry visa with a stay of 91 days or more has a fee of US $60. However, the fees may vary due to the applicant's nationality, international agreements, reciprocity principle, and international practices. Moreover, additional fees may be charged if the visa fee is paid online through the portal.

Where to apply

  • To apply for a South Korean visa, there are two options available for applicants. The first option is to apply for an e-visa through the official South Korean e-visa portal. The second option is to apply for a sticker visa by visiting the South Korean consulate, embassy, or visa application center in the country where the applicant is a citizen or resident. A list of South Korean visa application centers can be found for reference. It is important to note that visa applications can only be submitted in the applicant's country of citizenship or residency.
  • For e-visa applications, a sponsor or inviter can initiate the application process by submitting the online application form through the official South Korean e-visa portal. On the other hand, for sticker visa applications, the inviter or sponsor needs to initiate the application process by submitting the South Korean visa application form to the Korean Immigration Office.

    • South Korea Visa Processing Time

  • The South Korean e-visa application is typically processed within three working days after submission. However, in some cases, such as when additional documents are required, processing may take longer. If processing is delayed beyond the usual timeframe, the applicant will be notified through email or SMS.
  • The South Korean diplomatic missions process visa applications within five working days of submission. However, the processing time may take longer in some cases. To know the specific processing time for each diplomatic mission, applicants are advised to check the notice boards of the relevant diplomatic mission where they submitted their application. This is because each mission may have different processing times depending on their workload.

    • For approved visa applications:

    It is advised to verify that the information on the visa matches the details on the passport.