Korea Visa Details

Introduce to Korea Visa

(C-3-9) Tourism Visa

A tourist visa to South Korea is granted for the purpose of tourism and leisure or visiting relatives in South Korea and is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance (single and double entry; make sure your visa covers your travel dates) or 1-5 years for multiple entry. Nationals from countries eligible for Electronic Travel Authorisation may apply for K-ETA instead.

(C-3-4) Business Visa

A business visa to South Korea is issued for those who are invited to South Korea for business matters. Its validity is 90 days from the dates of issuance (single and double entry; make sure your visa covers your travel dates) or 1-5 years for the multiple entry one. Nationals from countries eligible for Electronic Travel Authorisation may apply for K-ETA instead.

(C-3-9) Tourism Visa for Domestic Helper Visa

A tourist visa to South Korea is granted for a domestic helper accompanying her employer to South Korea for example, for taking care of her employer’s child(ren) during the trip or to assist elderly member(s) of the employer’s family. A domestic helper must be hired by the employer for at least 6 months at the time of visa application in order to be eligible. A domestic helper is allowed to enter Korea twice a year (i.e every 6 months). In general, every employer/family is allowed to bring one domestic helper per trip. However, if there is any compelling reason to bring two helpers to Korea, the employer may submit 2 applications at the same time. The employer is required to provide supporting document(s) to prove the necessity.