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Visas for working and studying in South Korea The Hi Korea website provides immigration info for international visitors and residents.

If you need to stay longer because of an emergency, however, contact the Korea Immigration Service. In almost all cases, if you’re visiting South Korea as a tourist, you are not allowed to extend your stay. Note that you must arrive in Jeju-do via ship or direct flight from abroad you may not connect through another South Korean airport. Jeju-do Island is a designated Special Tourist Zone, which means many (though not all) citizens from countries that require visas for South Korea do not need them to visit Jeju-do for up to 30 days. The application fee for a basic tourist visa is $40, though it can vary by country. Complete your application online ( e-Form) or by hand ( downloadable PDF) and then visit a Korean embassy or consulate with your application or a printout of your completed e-Form, your passport, a 3.5cm x 4.5cm (1.4in x 1.7in) passport photo and any additional required documents. If you do need a visa, after entering your information in the Visa Navigator, select the visa you’re applying for (most likely Ordinary Tourist, or C-3-9) and then find the eligibility criteria that applies to you (most likely “travel for holidays or leisure”). Citizens of many nations don’t need a visa to enter South Korea but are still required to fill out an online form in advance © Kosamtu / Getty Images Who needs a tourist visa for South Korea?Ĭitizens of countries that don’t have a visa-waiver agreement with South Korea or that Korea doesn’t grant visa-free entry will need a visa, which is typically for a single entry and permits stays of 90 days.