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Required documents for visa application.
Visa application and collection : From 9 AM to 12 PM, Monday to Thursday
* Please read this information document carefully: once you apply for a Visa, it means you have agreed to the Visa regulations and laws of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.
(아래 비자규정을 자세히 읽어주십시오. 비자신청을 한다는 것은 아래 주우간다대사관의 비자규정에 동의함을 의미합니다.)
- All applicants are advised to bring all required documents, at the time of the application, We do NOT receive ANY INCOMPLETE application.
(모든 비자신청인은 모든 필요서류를 신청 시 제출해야 합니다. 필요서류가 미비한 경우, 신청이 불가합니다.)
- Please be informed that submission of fake or improper documents, late submission and lack of required documents will lead to Visa rejection and no explanation will be given.
(형식에 맞지 않는 문서를 제출하는 행위, 시간적으로 늦는 비자신청, 필요서류미비는 비자 불가처리가 되며, 자세한 이유는 보안상 알려드릴 수 없습니다. 특히 한번 비자 불가처리가 되면, 시스템에 영원히 기록되며, 차후 비자신청 시 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.)
- The applicant must appear in person, when applying and collecting Visa
(신청인은 자신이 직접 대사관을 방문하여, 비자를 신청하고, 비자를 수령해야 합니다.)
- For the Visa result (especially, in case of rejection), NO explanation will be given.
(다시 한 번, 비자 결과에 대해 보안상 설명을 드릴 수 없습니다.)
- Emailed documents will NOT be accepted.
(서류는 반드시 신청인이 직접 인쇄된 서류 및 원본서류를 신청 시 제출해야 합니다. 스캔 및 이메일로 보내는 행위는 제출인정을 받을 수 없습니다. )
특히, 초청장과 신원보증서는 국내 공증사무소등에서 공증을 받은 후, 원본을 우간다/남수단 신청인에 보내서, 대사관에서 비자신청시 원본을 제출할 수 있도록 하여야 합니다.
* The applicant must bring them to the embassy.
Visa requirements vary depending on the type of visa. All applicants must submit the following:
- For the applicant (Invitee) (비자신청인) -
1. A filled-out VISA application form with a recently taken passport size photo (3.5x4.5cm)
* Only new visa application form (5 pages) will be accepted.
2. Cover Letter (Stating the purpose, duration of visit to Korea, your company name, address, contact information etc.)
3. Certificate of employment from your employer
(Recommendation letter from your employer)
4. Visa Fee should be paid before the application at the Stanbic Bank Cooperate branch made payable to the Embassy(account number 9030005215195)
- Staying in Korea less than 90days : US $40 (It takes around 1~2 weeks)
- Staying in Korea more than 91days : US $60 (It takes around 1~2 weeks)
- Express : US $80 (It takes around 3~4 working days except Friday)
* Fees are non-refundable
5. A passport valid for at least 6 (six) more months and a copy of bio data page
6. Return air ticket with a receipt (Airline booking confirmation)
7. Accommodation proof (Hotel reservation / confirmation)
8. Recent bank statement under the applicant's name covering the last 3 months
- For the inviter in South Korea (초청자) -
9. Original Invitation Letter notarized in South Korea 국내에서 공증된 초청장 원본 (국내 공증사무소등에서 발급)
(Stating the purpose, duration of visit to Korea, your company name, address, contact information etc.)
10. Original Guarantee Letter notarized in South Korea 국내에서 공증된 신원보증서 원본 (국내 공증사무소등에서 발급)
* Available at http://uga.mofa.go.kr/korean/af/uga/civil_appeal/common/index.jsp
11. Company Certificate of Registration 사업자등록증
12. Company Tax Returns 국세청발행 납세증명서
13. Copy of ID Card (Inviter’s passport, resident registration or driver’s license) - 한국 초청자분의 신분을 증명할 수 있는 여권, 주민등록증, 운전면허증 중 택 1 사본
If you are invited by a governmental organization, or international organization, sending an official letter to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda over the intranet, will skip the submission of the documents NR 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
(The organizations in the Republic of Korea must send us the official letter and we have to receive them.)
중앙행정기관, 지방자치단체 및 국제기구에서 초청하는 경우, 공문을 외교부를 통해 요청할 경우, 공문이 확인되면, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13번 서류 생략 가능
Be sure that the invitation letter MUST contain correct information as the last name, first name, date of birth, gender, passport number, occupation, and etc.
(Especially, the name and passport number MUST be same as written on the LATEST passport,)
공문 초청장에 반드시, 성, 이름, 생년월일, 성별, 여권번호, 직업등을 정확하게 기재!
(특히, 이름이나 여권번호는 정확하여야 하며, 반드시 최신의 여권번호를 기재한다. 이름이나 여권번호등의 기재가 틀리면, 문서는 공식 초청장으로 인정받을 수 없음)
*** Applicants for business purposes as meeting or inspection
must bring following documents additionally ***
비즈니스 목적 비자 신청 시 추가 제출 서류
1. Invoice of business with total amount 총 금액이 명시된 인보이스
2. Receipt of deposit for business, at least 50% of the total amount of invoice 인보이스에 명시된 총 금액 중 50%이상을 보낸 보증금(Deposit) 영수증
3. Recent bank statement under the applicant's name covering the last 3 months
4. Recent bank statement of the company covering the last 3 months
* Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy.
* Please check Visa data for possible mistakes as soon as you receive your passport. Pay particular attention to the visa’s validity (start and end dates) with regards to the total duration of your planned stay. Also check the correct spelling of your name.
The visa section must be informed of possible mistakes immediately and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur as a result of incorrect data or a missing signature in the travel document.
* Please be advised that a Visa is no guarantee of access to the territory of the Republic of Korea. The final decision remains with the IMMIGRATION OFFICE at the border.
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Address : Plot 14, Ternan Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
Tel : +256-414-500-197 (Attn : VISA section)
Email : emb.kampala@mofa.go.kr