Last updated 2026-05-18
Humanitarian visa to South Korea for U.S. citizens
Miscellaneous visa
Travel purpose:
Other
, medical reasons
, long stay
Visa overview
Available for foreigners who do not qualify for specific residence statuses but require a stay in the country due to humanitarian reasons. The maximum duration of stay for G-1 visa holders is 1 year, and if the need for further stay is recognized, they may apply for an extension of stay. 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
3 months
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.
Medical treatment visa for industrial accident patients and family
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment, accompanying
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Visa for disease and accidents
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment, accompanying
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Legal proceedings visa
Eligible individuals
Involved in various legal proceedings
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Labor arbitration visa
Eligible individuals
Employee, worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Refugee visa
Eligible individuals
Refugee, asylum seeker, migrant
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Humanitarian visa
Eligible individuals
Refugees, person in need, victim, sufferer or recipient of humanitarian aid
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Medical treatment and recuperation visa
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Visa for victims
Eligible individuals
Refugee, victim
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60
Family reunion and humanitarian residence permit visa
Eligible individuals
Family, husband, wife, spouse, child
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$60