Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before coming. But people of 99 countries who want to visit Korea temporarily are permitted to enter without a visa according to visa-exemption agreements or in accordance with principles of reciprocity or national interest. For more information, please contact the local Korean consulate or embassy in your country or refer to the website www.korea.net, www.immigration.go.kr or www.moj.go.kr.

Tourist & Business Visas 
Visitors from countries not under Visa Exemption Agreements must apply for a visa extension if planning to stay for more than 30 days. Depending on the situation of the consulate, the visa extension will be issued 1 to 3 days from the day of application. Applicants require a completed application form, a recent passport-size color photo and application fee. Visitors do not require the outbound flight ticket. Visa extensions are usually for 90 days. 

All visas including long-term visas are for a single visit. Therefore anyone who wishes to leave the country and re-enter later on during the allowed period of stay should obtain the Re-entry Permit from the Ministry of Justice prior to departure. For business visas, the intention of activities must be clearly stated on the visa application form.


Visa Application Fee
- Single Visa less than 90 days: Amount equivalent U$30
- Single Visa more than 91 days: Amount equivalent U$50
- For all Multiple Visa: Amount equivalent U$80
- Chinese Tourism Group: Amount equivalent U$10 per person