VISA APPLICATION

Do I need a Tourist Visa for South Korea?

Tourists from several countries can visit South Korea without a tourist visa. Citizens of the United States, Canada, the EU, and several other exempt nations can enter visa-free for a limited time. However, it is mandatory for tourists from most visa-free countries to apply for an electronic visitor visa waiver for Korea. Conveniently, the ETA application is 100% online. Before applying for a visa, foreigners should check whether they are eligible for the K-ETA. Holidaymakers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need to apply for a South Korea tourism visa. Visa applications are made through the Korean Embassy.

Documents You Need to Travel to South Korea

To travel to South Korea, all foreign nationals need:

• Passport

• Visa or K-ETA

You cannot board a flight or ship to South Korea without these essential documents.

How to Get a Tourist Visa for South Korea?

Visitors who need a tourist visa rather than a K-ETA should first locate their nearest South Korea Embassy. They will usually need to book an appointment to submit the requested documentation.
On the day of the appointment, travelers need to hand over their application and supporting paperwork and pay the South Korea tourism visa fee.
The result of the application status is usually communicated via SMS or email.
Tourists who are eligible for the electronic travel authorization do not need to present paperwork in person. The ETA application and photo are submitted digitally and the ETA is delivered by email.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ketasouthkorea.com/tourist-visa

Announcement

Please note ICBSP is not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance Letter and Invitation Letter issued by the ICBSP local arrangement committee. The invitation letter will be issued after the successful registration.

Should your application be denied, ICBSP cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will ICBSP engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.