Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada

• Processing Time: Approximately 7 to 10 business days 
  
  

• VISA Type

• Entry: single-entry visa valid for 3 months (you must enter Korea within 3 months of visa issuance)

• Periods of stay for this visa: up to 90 days from the date of entry
  
  

• Eligible Applicants

• People who plan to stay as short-term visitors for reasons
  

• such as tourism, transit, visiting relatives and etc.
  ※ Please note that applicants from *certain countries who are presently in Canada (ex: temporary workers, international students etc.) must have been residing in Canada for at least 2 years (730 days) when submitting a visa application.

•   * CHINA, PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA, BANGLADESH, VIETNAM, MONGOL, THAILAND, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA, 

•      INDIA, MYANMAR, NEPAL, IRAN, UZBEKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KRYGYZSTAN, UKRAINE, NIGERIA, GHANA, EGYPT, 

•      PERU

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• Required Documents

  Required items		Descriptions
  1	Visa Application Form	How to write the application form: Go to Korea Visa Portal ( www.visa.go.kr )- Click [Application] - Click [e-Form(Visa)] - Complete the application form online - Print
  2	A Valid passport  and its photocopy	Must have remaining validity of at least 6 months photocopy the page with photo and personal information
  3	Passport-type Color Photo	Size : 3.5 x 4.5cm White background Date stamped taken with 6 months at the back
  4	Proof of Residency in Canada (Original and Photocopy)	PR : Permanent residency card Visa : Work-permit or study-permit document
  5	Proof of employment  or  proof of school enrollment	Issued within 3 months
  6	Detailed travel plan	Must include:  Purpose of the visit A brief schedule specifying location and length of stay The date, applicant’s name, and the signature should be stated at the bottom
  7	Hotel or accommodation reservation paper	If you stay at the place of your family or friend, please submit a letter from the host including the below information. a. Visa applicant information(name, date of birth, passport number) b. Host information (name, date of birth, passport number/ARC number/Korea Identification number, contact number) and a copy of ID. c. Relationship to the visa applicant d. Address
  8	Flight itinerary issued by a travel agency or airline	-We recommend you to plan to travel more than 15 business days from the date of submission of your complete application.  Please ensure that you either have tickets or submit your flight reservation paper which you can re-book.  Online captured flight schedule is  not acceptable.  The Embassy is not responsible for costs associated with your flight rescheduling.
  9	Bank statement	Must Include: Previous 3 months records The applicant’s name must be clearly shown
  10	Application Fee	Cash or Money order only  The application fee may vary depending on the nationalities. Check the fee : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ca-en/wpge/m_5237/contents.do

※ Please note that additional documents may be requested upon review