Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada

1. Background for the scheme

With the full-fledged implementation of i-Prechecking system scheduled during the first half of 2017, the new scheme is designed to help successfully support the i-Prechecking system and immigration services for the eligible foreigners in a stable way, by switching the current visa-free policy beneficiaries of frequent visits into multiple entry visa eligible persons.

2. Qualification
     (Eligibility Requirements)

   󰋯 Those who have made visits to Korea more than 4 times within the recent 2 years at the time of application or, 
   󰋯 Those who have visited Korea more than 10 times in total

    ※ At least one of the visits must be within the recent 2 years.

 (Ineligibility)

The followings are not for consideration.

   󰋯 Nationals of China, Cuba, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Syria of Non visa exempt countries.

   󰋯 Those who have been fined more than 5 million Korean won or have been given deportation or departure order in violation of the domestic law such as illegal stay within 3 years at the time of application.

   ※ Those issued multiple visas under the above mentioned conditions, if found ineligible for the requirements, will have their visas nullified.

3. Assesment standards of immigration record

   󰋯 One entry and departure is counted in as one immigration record

   󰋯 Visa-free entry or re-entry records of registered aliens are included

   ※ However, immigration records arising from simple labor visas such as Non-professional(E-9, E-10, 
       seasonal worker), crew and landing permit are excluded.

4. Application Procedure

    Apply at overseas Korean consulate or Embassy

    󰋯(Documentation) Application, Passport, One photo, * Visa fees are exempted.

    ※ Applicants may be required to submit additional documents if necessary.

5. Examination Criteria and visa issuance details

 (Examination Criteria)

    ∙ Reviews on whether the applicants meet the qualifications

    ∙ Reviews on whether the requirements for immigration records are fulfilled

 (Visa issuance details)

    󰋯Short-term-General (C-3-1) : Valid for 5 years with the maximum length of stay of 30 days

6. Enforcement date

    Effective from March 1st, 2017