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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-sized color photo and the 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.
Work Visas
Visitors may obtain work visas in their home country with the endorsement of the
employer in Korea. If the visitor is already in Korea, he/she must obtain the
work visa from an embassy or consulate in a country outside Korea. Work visas
are usually valid for 1 year from the date of issue and take about 2-4 weeks to
process. Work visa extensions are possible if a visitor remains with the same
employer. Visitors with work visas must obtain a residence permit from the
Immigration Office. Visitors engaging in remunerative activities without a work
visa can be subject to fines and deportation.
