The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Last updated 2025-07-28
Leisure, tourism
, business
, transit
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Applicable if a foreigner goes from the country of origin to the country of origin or to the country of final destination via the Republic of Korea. If foreigners visit only Korea from the country of departure and return to the country of departure, it's necessary to get a visa.
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
free
