Korea, South Visa

Korea, South Notes

US citizens are not required to obtain a visa for short term tourist visits or business meetings. 

US citizens are required to obtain visas for the following: performances, filming, modeling, lectures, public speeches, research, sporting events, employment, long term visit (exceeding than 90 days).

Please contact an Ambassador Passport and Visa Services consultant at 310-828-7878 for further information for specialty visas.

Korea, South Tourist Visa

US citizens are not required to obtain a visa for stay of less than 90 days

For longer stay visas or nationalities that require a visa:

• Submit Valid Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay, and contain at least one blank visa page
• 2 passport photos
• 1 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form  
• For Non - US Citizens: Original Green Card or original proof Legal Status in United States is required
• Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary
• Copy of hotel reservation or invitation letter from host in S. Korea, and a copy of host's S. Korean passport or valid ID.
• Copy of most recent bank statement
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

Korea, South Business Visa

US citizens are not required to obtain a visa for visits that involve business meetings (only), for a stay of less than 90 days

For longer stay visas or nationalities that require a visa:

• Submit Valid U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay, and contain at least one blank visa page
• 1 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form
• 2 Passport Photos
• Copy of ticket or travel itinerary
• Copy of hotel reservation
• Copy of most recent bank statement
• For Non - US Citizens: Original Green Card or Original Legal Status in United States is required
• Business invitation letter from the host company or organization to be visited in Korea
• Copy of Certificate of Business Registration / Business License of host company in S. Korea is required

• A business letter of responsibility is required from the employer / organization in the US, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Korea, Visa Section. The letter must explain all of the following:
- The nature of business to be performed
- Business reference to be visited in Korea
- Guarantee financial support for the applicant while in Korea
- Return transportation to the U.S.A
- The letter should be signed by an officer / employee of the company other than the applicant

• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

Fees

Consular Fees

$45.00 - Per Visa

Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees

$120.00 - Regular Processing - 10 -12 Business days
$140.00 - Express Processing -7 to 9 Business Days
$180.00 - Rush Processing - 5 to 6 Business Days

Note: There is a 5% charge for all government and consular fees paid by credit or debit cards.

Shipping Charges

Federal Express Charges:

(Continental USA Only)

• FedEx 2nd Business Day: $45.00
• FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight): $48.00
• FedEx Letter (First Overnight): $130.00
• FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery): $78.00
• Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI - Fedex Priority Overnight Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $88.00