Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows visitors to enter South Korea for commercial activities such as market research, business, sightseeing, leisure activities, cultural experiences, medical treatment, visiting relatives and friends, general training, lectures, attendance at religious ceremonies and other similar purposes for a period not exceeding 90 days. The visit must be non-profit in nature. 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
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
3 months
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.
$40
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.
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, visitor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Group tourist, tourist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment, accompanying
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, APEC card holder
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, sponsored
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Overseas Korean, ethnic Korean
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Eligible individuals
Seafarer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$40
Last updated 2026-04-13
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, study
, business
, transit
, other
, medical reasons