Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Commonwealth of Australia

Visa Application Guide for Visa Issuance Number Holders

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​The Korean Embassy in Canberra generally processes visa applications from ACT, WA, SA and TAS.

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For applicants from NT and NSW, please contact the Korean Consulate in Sydney (tel. 02-9210-0200) or visit https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-sydney-en/brd/m_2367/list.do for information.

For applicants from QLD, please contact the Korean Consulate in Brisbane (tel. 07-3221-1440) or visit https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-brisbane-en/brd/m_24889/list.do for information.

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For applicants from VIC, please contact the Korean Consulate in Melbourne (tel. 03-9533-3800) or visit https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-melbourne-en/brd/m_1955/list.do for information.

Overview

With this visa you can,

1) Carry out specific activities approved on your Visa Issuance Confirmation

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Stay and Available Entry Type

Stay and Entry Type will be issued, according to your Visa Issuance Confirmation approved. 

* Normally, Single Entry(Entry Type) staying 91 days or longer(Stay) will be issued from the Embassy.

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Visa Fee

Visa fee will vary depending on the passport you are holding.

 ☞ "Click" to visit visa fee information page ☜ 

The Embassy only accepts

CASH or

MONEY ORDER issued from Australia Post (payee: Korean Embassy in Canberra)

* visa fee must be enclosed when sending us the visa application materials via post

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Processing Time

5 ​– 7 working days (excluding delivery days in case of applications by post)

* but, may take longer at times without prior notices.

If the requirements are not met, it will delay the process.

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Once the visa process is complete, applicant will receive a text message from the Embassy. Please provide us with your mobile number.

Also, you may check processing status through Korea Visa Portal(www.visa.go.kr).

(change language to ENGLISH, then click 'Check Application Status')

* passport number, full name shown as on passport and date of birth required

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Submission

1) in person at the Embassy or

2) by post sent to the Embassy

Address:

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Canberra

Visa Section

113 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

Phone: (02) 6270 4100

Email: visa-au@mofa.go.kr 

Requirements

​​1) Visa application form * please complete the form for VIN holders

     ☞ "click" to download visa application form ☜ 

2) 1 passport-size photo  

    * please carefully glue it on the application form at the right place (left side of part 1. Personal Details)

3) Original passport

    * at least 6 months validity required

4) Prepaid and self-addressed return envelope * application by post only

    * please note that the Embassy strongly advises all applicants to send and receive the application by using a safer delivery option which offers both tracking and signature on delivery (like Express Post Platinum), in order to minimise the possibility of loss.

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    * also, all applicants are advised to take a note of the tracking number(for both sending and receiving) for future reference.