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TITLE	Visa Issuance Requirements (List of the Countries Under Visa Exemption Agreement)
DATE	2018-09-04
FILE1	VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION(PDF).pdf
FILE2	VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION(WORD).docx
FILE3	VISA APPLICATION(WORD).docx
FILE4	VISA APPLICATION(PDF).pdf

□ General Visa Information

Welcome to the Visa Service Section of Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA.

On November 17, 2008, the Republic of Korea joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As a result, on reciprocity, U.S. citizens can visit the Republic of Korea without a visa for duration of up to 90 days or less if the purpose of the trip is for tourism, business meeting, attendance at a conference or visiting families or relatives. (Extension of stay is not permitted)

A U.S. citizen, who is not qualified with VWP or not eligible to enter to Korea without a visa, is kindly requested to apply for an appropriate entry visa.

A U.S. citizen, who wishes to work, or to engage in profit making activities, is kindly requested to apply for an appropriate entry visa.

For U.S. citizens(only who was Korean or either of your parents/gradparents was Korean), a five year valid multiple entry F-4 Visa is issued. This visa holder can stay up to 2years each time he/she visits the Republic of Korea until their visas expire.

If you are not a resident of one of the states(Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, West Virginia), please contact directly other Jurisdiction Korean Consular Office in your area.

1. General Requirements for ALL Visa Application

① Valid passport(passport must be valid for more than six months at the time of application submission)

② A copy of the biographic data page of the applicant's passport

③ Completed visa application form (download the appropriate form from the above attachments)

- General Visa Applicants must fill out VISA APPLICATION FORM

- Visa Issuance Confirmation Number (VICN)holders must fill out VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION FORM

④ 1 passport photo (size 2" x 2", color) must be attached on the form (next to the section 1.1 , please use glue stick or scotch tape only)

⑤ Fee (Cash or Money Order Only ) : U.S. Citizens $45(same amount for the single or multiple entries)
- Non-U.S. citizens may pay diffrent amount based upon different visa agreements between the applicant's country

      and Korea
    - General visa fees: $20 ~ $60(single entry), $90 or more (multiple entries)
                                Certain single entry visa fees are over $100 depends on the agreements
                                Not everyone is eligible to apply for a multiple entry visa
    - No fees for A-1, A-2, A-3 visa applicants

⑥ Non-U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy of their U.S. permanent resident card or valid U.S. visa(tourist visas may not be acceptable)

⑦ Confirmed flight itineray, hotel reservation information, and most current bank statements maybe required (A1,A2, A3 visa applicants may not need to submit the bank statements)

⑧ Processing time: Normally takes up to 5 business days
When it requires additional supporting documents or needs further verification, the processing time may take more than a week

⑨ Business Hours(Visa Section): 9AM-12PM ONLY (Please arrive by 11AM as the latest)

⑩ For the paper forms related to visa application, use the link below:
In Korean: http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/DownLoadTemplPopupR_kr.pt
In English: http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/DownLoadTemplPopupR_en.pt

⑪ Additional requirements for specific visa types, please see the list below

⑫ List of the Countries Under Visa Exemption Agreements, please see the list below. For more detailed information, visit www.immigration.go.kr

⑬ Washington, D.C. Office is responsible for DC, MD, VA, and WV residents only. For more detailed information, visit

http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-en/brd/m_4502/list.do

2. Important Notice:
A person with multiple nationalities who has both Korean nationality and foreign nationality is considered a Korean national, not a foreigner in Korea. The applicant’s visa hereby could be cancelled if he/she is proved to be a Korean national and not be a foreigner anymore even though the visa has been issued from the Korean government. Korean government may ask you to submit additional documents related to you and your parents’ nationality when you apply for a visa to check it.

3. Submitting your visa application via mail (The consulate is not responsible for any items delayed or lost in the mail) ⇒ contact the consulate to get permission to apply via mail.

After submitting your visa application via mail, if you wish to have your passport with the visa mailed back to you, please enclose a self-addressed and pre-paid Express Mail Envelope(with EMS stamp) provided by the U.S. Postal Service.
For your questions about stamps/envelope, please contact a local post office in your area.

4. Additional Required Documents for Visa Application

Status	Additional Required Documents
A-1 Diplomats	- Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to certify his/her status - Diplomat passport is required
A-2 Official Duty	- Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in the letter) - Official passport or identification card is required
A-3 Agreement	- Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in the letter) - Official passport or identification card is required - Dependents: Spouse: copy of marriage certificate Child: copy of birth certificate
C-1 Temporary News Coverage	Warrant of detachment, certificate of incumbency or a copy of foreign press identification
C-3 Short-Term Visit	* Attendance of various Events • Meetings • etc - Documents proving purpose of stay - Documents proving and introducing the Meeting - Documents relevant to the establishment of the institution hosting the meeting (a copy of business certificate, a copy of corporation certificate, etc.) - Documents related with the invitee (ID Card, a certificate of incumbency) - Documents related to itineraries, tickets, bank/financial statements and places in Korea
C-4 Temporary Employment	* Temporary entertainment or advertisement/fashion model If applicants are willing to perform according to the regulation of performance Act - The recommendation letter of performance from the Motion Pictures Grade Committee - Performance plan - Reference * Those seeking to perform at a hotel or entertainment spot other than those described in Article 1 of the Tourism Promotion Act. - The recommendation letter of performance from the Motion Pictures Grade Committee - Performance plan - Certificate of qualification or career - Reference * Detachment under the service contract - A copy of service contract - A warrant of detachment or a warrant of business trip * Foreign teacher of English camp - A certificate of degree(Applicants may choose one of the following) >Original copy of the diploma (will be returned to the applicant after making a copy and having it sealed as a legitimate copy >Certificate of academic degree issued by the relevant university. (Affixed with an apostille or attached with documents verifying highest education, issued by domestic verification agency) >Certificate of graduation that lists acquisition of diploma (Affixed with apostille or attached with documents verifying highest education, issued by domestic verification agency) - Criminal records issued by FBI for US citizens or relevant nation’s apostille(the records must be affixed with the relevant nation’s Apostille) - A certificate of employment - Business Registration of the organization that opened the camp, Corporate Registration or Document of establishing educational organizations - lifetime education facility registration, Acceptance of a report documents relevant to designation of lifetime education facility - The schedule of the English camp(mark the parts that are relevant to the applicant) * "Those working in IT (information technology), e-business, BT (bio-technology), NT (nano-technology), new composite material, transportation facilities, digital appliances, or environmental energy. - A certificate of employment - Recommendation Letter from the minister of relevant ministries(Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy), A copy of certificate of business registration - Certificate of Business Registration of the company * Others - Employment Contract - Recommendation letter - A copy of certificate of business registration of the organization
D-1 Cultural Arts	- Invitation Letter - Documents that prove that it is a organization of culture and art - Resume or a certificate of career - Documents proving the ability to afford all expenses during the stay
D-2 Study Abroad	* Those seeking high level education (bachelor, master, doctor) - A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean School - Standard admission letter (issuance from the chief dean of a university) specifying the applicant's scholastic aptitude and finance capability - Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement(official & origianl diploma or school transcript sealed) - Official & origianl bank/financial statements(USD 13,000 per 1 year) * Those seeking to engage in specific study - A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean School - A certificate of the latest scholastic achievement - Reference or original documents that prove their financial capability (Reference not applicable for adopted children that had Korean nationality at birth)
D-4 General Training	* Those who study Korean at language school attached to a university. - Copy of Certificate of Business Registration from Korean School - Certificate of Admission - Certificate of tuition payment - Certificate of graduation or certificate of enrollment - Financial document(certificate of deposit balance over $3,000(USD) or certificate of remittance or exchange)
D-5 Journalism	* A warrant of detachment, a certificate of incumbency An installment license of a domestic branch and office or financial documents of a domestic branch and office
D-6 Religious Affairs	* A warrant of detachment * A copy of the permit for foundation of religious body or social welfare organization * Documents that prove the financial support from their organization
D-7 Supervisory Intra-Company Transfer	* A dispatch warrant and a certificate of incumbency * A copy of branch office or liaison office installation permit * Documentary evidence of business fund importation record or a copy of business plan * Yearly tax payment certificate
D-8 Corporate Investment	- A dispatch warrant or a certificate of incumbency - A foreign investment report (a copy of register or business registration) or a copy of investment company registration
D-9 Trade Management	- A dispatch warrant or a certificate of holding office - A copy of register or business certificate - Documentary evidence of business fund importation record or a copy of business plan - Yearly tax payment certificate
E-1 Professor	* A copy of employment contract (confirmation of visa issuance no. from your employer in Korea if you have)
E-2 Foreign Language Director	* A copy of employment contract (with documents received from Korea if you are in TaLK or EPIK Program) (confirmation of visa issuance no. from your employer in Korea if you have)
E-7 Special Occupation	* A copy of employment contract (including related documents for your purpose of stay)
F-1 Family Visitation	* Those adopted overseas that had Korean nationality at birth - A copy of family register or adoption confirmation from adoption agency * Household servants of diplomatic and consular personnel in Korea - A request from a foreign public official - Employment agreement - A copy of diplomat ID from the employer * A spouse or children of those that have residency (F-2) status - Documents proving that the applicant is a spouse or child of those that have residency (F-2) status - Documents proving the purpose of living together * Foreign national students who attend elementary or middle or high school - Certificate of Admission - Certificate of enrollment or certificate of graduation - Financial document(reference by sponsor or confirmation document proving that financial support from the school or otherwise certificate of deposit balance over $3,000(USD) or certificate of remittance or exchange) * Legal minors that need to be supported by the parent who has fostering rights, a Korean nationality, and a resident address in Korea. - A public document proving that the child in question is juvenile - Documents that can prove the relationship between the Korean national and the juvenile in question and the possession of fostering rights - If there are no documents to prove the possession of fostering rights, an agreement by the one with parental authority or guardian with same nationality as the minor in question (If no such person exists, a public document or notarized certificate of the related country that can prove that fact) - A personal guarantee by the parent of Korean nationality and with fostering rights (If they have a spouse, the personal guarantee of the spouse is also needed)
F-3 Dependent Family	* Documents that prove the family relations(a marriage certificate, a copy of family register or a birth certificate) * A certificate of incumbency of Inviting parties and a certificate of tax payment
F-4 Korean Residents Abroad	* A person who had had Korean nationality and acquired foreign nationality - Documents which prove the fact that he or she was a Korean nationality - U.S. Citizenship Certificate(Original) - Lost of Korean Nationality form * A person with a parent(s) or grandparent(s) of foreign nationality who once held Korean nationality. - Document(s) which proves the fact that his or her immediate ascendant was a Korean citizen - Document(s) which proves the reason, date, month and year of acquiring a foreign nationality of oneself and one's immediate descendants. (ex. copy of citizenship certificate) - Document which proves the relation of ascendant and descendant (ex. birth certificate) - Renunciation of Korean Citizenship form of oneself and one’s immediate descendants Important Notice: You may need additional documents related to the law of nationality and military of Korea. Please contact the Jurisdiction Korean Consular Office directly in your area.
F-6 Marriage Immigration	Please check the requirements for a marriage migrant visa(F-6)
G-1 Miscellaneous	* Materials that prove the purpose of visiting Korea(a summons of the court or a written opinion of doctor in charge * Documents that prove the financial ability to cover the court costs or medical fee

Countries Under Visa Exemption Agreements

Region	Country	Applies to Passports	Period
Asia	Laos	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Malaysia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Mongolia	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Myanmar	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Bangladesh	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Bangladesh	Sailors	15 days
	Vietnam	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Singapore	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Armenia	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Oman	Diplomat, Official, Special or Public Service	90 days
	Uzbekistan	Diplomat	60 days
	Iran	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Israel	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	India	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Japan	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Georgia	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	China	Diplomat, Official	30 days
	Kazakhstan	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Kazakhstan	Ordinary	30 days
	Kyrgyzstan	Diplomat, Official	30 days
	Cambodia	Diplomat, Official	60 days
	Kuwait	Diplomat, Official, Special Service	90 days
	Tajikistan	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Thailand	Diplomat, Official	No limit
		Ordinary	90 days
		Sailors	15 days
	Turkey	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Turkmenistan	Diplomat	30 days
	Pakistan	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Philippines	Diplomat, Official	No limit
Americas	Guatemala	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Grenada	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Nicaragua	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Nicaragua	Sailors	15 days
	Dominican Republic	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Common Wealth of Dominica	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Common Wealth of Dominica	Sailors	15 days
	Mexico	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Barbados	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Barbados	Sailors	15 days
	Bahama	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Bahama	Sailors	15 days
	Venezuela	Diplomat, Official	30 days
	Venezuela	Ordinary	90 days
	Belize	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Bolivia	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Brazil	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	St. Lucia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	St. Lucia	Sailors	15 days
	Vincent & the Grenadines	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	St. Kitts & St. Nevis	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	St. Kitts & St. Nevis	Sailors	15 days
	Surinam	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Haiti	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Haiti	Sailors	15 days
	Argentina	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Antigua & Barbuda	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Antigua & Barbuda	Sailors	15 days
	Ecuador	Diplomat	No limit
	Ecuador	Official	90 days
	El Salvador	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	El Salvador	Sailors	15 days
	Uruguay	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Jamaica	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Jamaica	Sailors	15 days
	Chile	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Costa Rica	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Costa Rica	Sailors	15 days
	Columbia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Trinidad & Tobago	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Trinidad & Tobago	Sailors	15 days
	Panama	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Paraguay	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Peru	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
Europe	Greece	Diplomat, Official	No limit
		Ordinary	90 days
		Sailors	15 days
	Netherlands	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Norway	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Denmark	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Germany	Diplomat, Official	No limit
	Germany	Ordinary	90 days
	Latvia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Russia	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Romania	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Luxembourg	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Lithuania	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Liechtenstein	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Moldova	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Malta	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Belgium	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Belarus	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Bulgaria	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Cyprus	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Sweden	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Switzerland	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Spain	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Spain	Sailors	15 days
	Slovak Republic	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Iceland	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Ireland	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Azerbaijan	Diplomat, Official	30 days
	Estonia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	United Kingdom	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Austria	Diplomat, Official	180 days
	Austria	Ordinary	90 days
	Ukraine	Diplomat, Special Service	90 days
	Italy	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Czech Republic	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Croatia	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Portugal	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	60 days
	Poland	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	France	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Finland	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Hungary	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
Middle East & Africa	Gabon	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Liberia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Liberia	Sailors	15 days
	Lesotho	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	60 days
	Morocco	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days
	Morocco	Sailors	15 days
	Benin	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Algeria	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Angola	Diplomat, Official	30 days
	Egypt	Diplomat, Official	90 days
	Tunisia	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	30 days
	Cape Verde	Diplomat, Official	90 days
Oceania	New Zealand	Diplomat, Official, Ordinary	90 days

List of Countries Subject to Safe Entry

Region	Country	Applies to Passports	Period
Asia	Lebanon	Diplomat	30 days
	Macao		90 days
	Bahrain		30 days
	Brunei		30 days
	Saudi Arabia		30 days
	United Arab Emirates		30 days
	Oman		30 days
	Indonesia	Diplomat	30 days
	Japan		90 days
	Qatar		30 days
	Kuwait		90 days
	Taiwan		90 days
	Hong Kong		90 days
North America	United States		90 days
North America	Canada		6 months
South America	Guyana		30 days
	Argentina		30 days
	Ecuador		30 days
	Honduras		30 days
	Paraguay		30 days
Europe	Monaco		30 days
	Montenegro		30 days
	Vatican		30 days
	Bosnia and Herzegovina		30 days
	Cyprus		30 days
	San Marino		30 days
	Serbia		90 days
	Slovenia		90 days
	Andorra		30 days
	Albania		30 days
	Croatia		90 days
Oceania	Guam		30 days
	Nauru		30 days
	New Caledonia		30 days
	Marshall Islands		30 days
	Federated States of Micronesia		30 days
	Samoa		30 days
	Solomon Islands		30 days
	Kiribati		30 days
	Tonga		30 days
	Tuvalu		30 days
	Palau		30 days
	Fiji		30 days
	Australia		90 days
Africa	South Africa		30 days
	Mauritius		30 days
	Seychelles		30 days
	Swaziland		30 days
	Egypt		30 days

* More detailed required documents for visa application, please contact directly Jurisdiction Korean Consular Office in your area.

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