Visa information

Visa information

Entry Requirements

A foreigner who plans to enter the Korea has to meet the entry requirements as below:
– You must possess a valid passport. Immigration officials will reject your entry if you present him/her an expired or fake/false passport.
– You must possess a valid visa. You must enter before the expiry date of your visa. Moreover, immigration officials may reject your entry if your Visa type does not match with your entry purpose.

※ You can enter without a visa, if you are:
– A person who will enter the Korea before the expiry date of his/her re-entry permit or has been exempted from his/her re-entry permit.
– A citizen of a country who is exempted in accordance with the visa exemption agreement between his/her country and the Korea
– A person specially approved by the Presidential Decree who will enter the Korea to contribute to international relations, national interests and the tourism industry of Korea.
– A person who has been issued a refugee travel document and will enter Korea before the expiry date

– You must not have any grounds for entry restrictions in accordance with the Immigration Act.

e-Visa Application via the Visa Portal

Select “Application” >> “E-Visa(Individual)” on the Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr)