Last updated 2026-06-15
Overseas Korean visa to South Korea for British citizens
F-4 Visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, investment
, work
, long stay
, other
Visa overview
Designed for individuals who once held South Korean nationality by birth (including those who emigrated abroad before the establishment of the South Korean government) and subsequently acquired foreign nationality and for direct descendants of the individuals mentioned above who have acquired foreign nationality. Foreign nationals must submit the electronic arrival card (e-Arrival Card), a digital form, online at least 3 days prior to entering the country.
Visa validity period
5 years
Consular fee
$60
Select the purpose of your visit
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.
Overseas Korean visa
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Visa for descendants of overseas Koreans
Eligible individuals
Descendant of Overseas Korean, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Graduate visa
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, student, graduate
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Corporate executive visa
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, supervisor, manager, leader
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Visa for entrepreneurs with $100,000 investment
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, entrepreneur, investor
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Visa for representatives of overseas Korean organizations
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Government employee visa
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, government employee, employee
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Teacher visa
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, teacher
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Retirement visa
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, retired, pensioner
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$60