Republic of Korea
Visa Republic of Korea
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In the Republic of Korea, visas fall under the Ministry of Justice, which publishes the Korea Visa Portal. The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 present three application routes: filing with a diplomatic mission, applying for an electronic visa, and applying for a visa issuance confirmation. The portal offers a "Visa Navigator" that sorts visas by code and by purpose, as well as case tracking. Fees and processing times are not quantified there.
The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.
Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.
Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea — Korea Visa Portal
- Submission channel
- Three routes named by the portal: filing with a diplomatic mission, applying for an electronic visa, applying for a visa issuance confirmation
- Electronic visa
- Yes: the portal names an "Applying for Electronic Visa" route. Its conditions are not stated on the pages consulted
- Portal language
- Korean and English (English version consulted)
Do you need a visa?
Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.
Documented visa types
- 단기일반 (C-3-1) — short-term stay, general purpose
- Visa code named in the visa navigator of the portal consulted. Duration and conditions: not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- 단체관광등 (C-3-2) — group tourism
- Visa code named in the visa navigator of the portal consulted. Duration and conditions: not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- 의료관광 (C-3-3) — medical tourism
- Visa code named in the visa navigator of the portal consulted. Duration and conditions: not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- 전문학사 (D-2-1) — higher education
- Visa code named in the visa navigator of the portal consulted. Duration and conditions: not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- 취재 (D-5) — journalism
- Visa code named in the visa navigator of the portal consulted. Duration and conditions: not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- 교수 (E-1) — university teaching
- Visa code named in the visa navigator of the portal consulted. Duration and conditions: not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to apply
The pages consulted name three application routes: filing with a Korean diplomatic mission, applying for an electronic visa, and applying for a visa issuance confirmation. The pages read do not state which route applies to which situation.
The portal provides a "Visa Navigator" that allows visas to be filtered by country, by purpose of entry and by length of stay, as well as sections for a general guide, filing, case tracking and help. It also refers to an electronic arrival card service and to the "HI KOREA" service.
The purpose categories listed by the portal include, among others, medical treatment, study and language training, practicing a profession, intra-company transfer, journalism and religious affairs, investment, international trade, family visits, marriage, training and diplomacy.
Steps in the procedure
- Use the portal's "Visa Navigator" to identify the visa matching the country of residence, the purpose of entry and the intended length of stay.
- Choose the application route from those named by the portal: diplomatic mission, electronic visa or visa issuance confirmation.
- Complete the application form made available by the portal.
- Attach the documents matching the visa category: the list is not published on the pages consulted.
- Track the status of the case in the portal's application tracking section.
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read refer to attachments that vary with the visa category, without publishing the list.
The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.
Stated fees and processing times
Fees: not stated on the portal consulted. A fees section exists on the portal, with no amount on the pages read on 2026-09-17.
Processing times: not stated on the portal consulted.
After the decision
The portal offers a section for checking the status of an application. The decision rests with the competent authority.
The pages consulted describe neither the notification of a refusal, nor avenues of appeal, nor the formalities on arrival: not stated on the portal consulted.
Published procedures
No reviewed and published procedure for Republic of Korea to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.
Explore proceduresFrequently asked questions
Is a visa required to travel to the Republic of Korea?
It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.
Where is the application filed?
The portal names three routes: filing with a Korean diplomatic mission, applying for an electronic visa, and applying for a visa issuance confirmation. The pages read do not state which route applies to which situation.
Is there an electronic visa?
Yes: the portal names an electronic visa application route. Its conditions are not stated on the pages consulted.
How can the right visa type be identified?
The portal provides a "Visa Navigator" that filters visas by country, by purpose of entry and by length of stay. Visas are designated there by a code, for example C-3-1 for a short-term stay for a general purpose.
What fees and processing times does the authority state?
Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read on 2026-09-17 publish no amount, no currency and no processing time.
How can an application be tracked?
The portal offers a section for checking the status of an application. The pages consulted do not detail that procedure.
Official sources
Consulted sources
Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.
- KOREA VISA PORTAL (대한민국 비자포털) (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
- KOREA VISA PORTAL (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
- KOREA VISA PORTAL | General Guide > Application Form (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
What this guide does not know yet
Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.
- The portal relies heavily on JavaScript links: the stable addresses of the detail pages could not be recorded, which limits the official links offered here.
- Neither the fees, nor the processing times, nor the documents are published on the pages consulted: a reviewer must open the record for each visa code.
- The portal names several dozen visa codes; this guide reproduces only six, within the limit set by the content contract.
- The portal also names a visa exemption category, deliberately left aside here: rules by nationality fall under the visa data reviewed separately.
Prepare my case
This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.
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Describe your situation
Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.
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Check at the source
Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.
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Track what is left to do
Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.
The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.