Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Kingdom of Bahrain

[For Bahrainis]

 1. Bahrainis and other GCC nationals are highly recommended not to apply for the visa but to apply for K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) through website for short-term trips (for Bahrainis and Saudis maximum of 30 days) to Korea

  - Website : www.k-eta.go.kr

  - Time for the issuance :  Normally within 72 hours from application (According to the circumstances, the processing time for K-ETA issuance can be prolonged beyond 72 hours so that it is recommended to apply before 1 week ahead of your departure)

  - Cost : 10,000 WON (Approximately 9 USD)

  - Term of validity : Multiple short-term trips over a period of three years or until your passport expires(whichever comes first)

 2. In order to enter Korea, your passport must be valid for another six months before you depart for the trip to Korea.

[For Expats]

 1. For nationals of other than the 104 eligible countries for K-ETA (check www.k-eta.go.kr for the eligibility), he/she should apply visa through the Embassy.

 2. For the following nationalities enlisted below, it is required to prove his/her stay of more than 2 years of stay without interruption in Bahrain in order to apply for the visa in Korean Embassy in Bahrain. Otherwise, you should apply for the visa in your own native country.

  - China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru, Syria, Sudan, Macedonia, Kosovo, Cuba, Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Cameroon, Somalia, Gambia and Senegal

 3. Required Documents for Business Visas

• ●Original passport and passport copy & Bahrain residence permit copy

• ●Application form and one photograph(Passport size)

• ●Invitation letter from the company or other organizations in Korea

• ●A copy of the inviting company's registration

• ●A guarantee letter from the inviting company

• ●A letter from the company in Bahrain describing the purpose of the visit to Korea and a Company License Copy

• ●A copy of residence permit for the last 2 years for those nationalities are included in the list above

 4. Required Documents for Tourist Visas

• ●Original passport and passport copy & Bahrain residence permit copy

• ●Application form and one photograph(Passport size)

• ●A company letter in Bahrain describing the applicant's position in the company and monthly salary & A copy of the company license

• ●Recent bank statements for the last three months

• ●Round-trip (Bahrain-Korea) Flight Ticket

• ●Hotel Reservation Confirmation

• ●"Travel Plan/Schedule" in Korea

• ●A copy of residence permit for the last 2 years for those nationalities are included in the list above

     ※ Unstable visa status will be taken into consideration

 5. For Official Purpose Visit

     ※ Please consult to the Embassy for more information

 6. Processing time : 2 weeks

     ※ Please note that the visa fee to be paid in advance along with application which is not refundable (CASH ONLY)

     ※ Fees are subject to change depends on nationality of the applicant