Visa Application Guide

A guide for tourists and short-stay visitors who wish to apply for their first visa.

B-1

Visa Waiver

Nationals of countries that have signed visa waiver agreements with Korea, for activities permitted under those agreements.

Visa Purpose

For nationals of countries with visa waiver agreements with Korea, engaging in activities covered by the agreement. Stay duration: as specified in the agreement.

Eligibility Requirements

  • •Nationals of visa waiver agreement countries engaging in activities covered by the agreement
  • •Persons re-entering within the permitted period
  • •Persons authorized to enter for international goodwill, tourism, or Korea's national interests

Required Documents

Click each item to mark it as prepared.

0 / 3
B-2

Tourist / Transit Visa

Visa for tourism and transit purposes.

Visa Purpose

For tourists and transit travelers. Stay duration: as determined by the Minister of Justice.

Eligibility Requirements

  • •Persons entering Korea without a visa for tourism or transit
  • •Nationals of visa waiver countries
  • •Persons authorized to enter for international goodwill or tourism

Required Documents

Click each item to mark it as prepared.

0 / 3
C-3

Short-Term Visit Visa

For business activities such as market research, liaison, consultation, and contract negotiations; also for tourism, recuperation, family visits, sports events, and cultural activities up to 90 days.

Visa Purpose

Short-term stay up to 90 days for business activities (market research, consultation, contracts), tourism, family visits, participation in events, cultural activities, etc. Stay duration: up to 90 days.

Eligibility Requirements

  • •C-3-1 (General Short Visit): All activities within the C-3 scope
  • •C-3-2 (Group Tourism): Package/group tours
  • •C-3-3 (Medical Tourism): Short-term medical tourists
  • •C-3-4 (General Business): Business activities, market research
  • •C-3-9 (General Tourism): Individual tourists not covered by C-3-2
  • •C-3-10 (Pure Transit): Travelers transiting through Korea to a third country

Required Documents

Click each item to mark it as prepared.

0 / 2
Visly | Visa Encyclopedia