VISA APPLICATION GUIDELINES
(Updated: 21.06.2024)
IMPORTANT! You MUST read this page from Top to Bottom! Otherwise, you may miss very important information. |
If you are living in Sabah and Sarawak, you MUST submit your application to the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Kota Kinabalu.
Address: L7, Plaza Shell, 29 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 88000 Kota Kinabalu Email: visa-kk@mofa.go.kr Tel: +60-88-206-110 |
GENERAL INFORMATION ON VISA APPLICATION |
※ Email: myvisa@mofa.go.kr (Inquiries via phone call is NOT available) ※ Operation hours: Monday – Friday ※ Closed on weekend & public holidays ※ Embassy holiday for 2024 (Click here) ※ Things to know before entering Korea (Click) ※ Travelling to Jeju Island (only) with a direct flight (Click) [NOTE] IF A VISA APPLICANT CAUSES PHYSICAL HARM TO THE STAFF OR THE PROPERTY OF THE EMBASSY, MAKES VERBAL OR PHYSICAL THREATS, EXERT INAPPROPRIATE PRESSURE, OR PROVIDES ANY FRAUDULENT OR UNTRUTHFUL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS, HE/SHE MAY BE DENIED THE ISSUANCE OF VISA FOR A MAXIMUM 3 YEARS. |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY A VISA AT THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN MALAYSIA? | |
1. Applicants with Visa Issuance Confirmation Number (VICN) (Click here) 2. Malaysian citizens & Malaysian permanent residents (MyPR Card holders) 3. Long-term pass holders with multiple entry visas in Malaysia, who fulfill ALL the conditions:
..................................................................................................................................................................................................... b. For the applicant from the following countries mentioned in the table below: You must provide long-term pass continuously for the past two years, and the current validity is not less than 6 months.
Exemption from 3(b): i. Applicants with invitation from Korea Government, or invitation from local government authority in Korea. ii. Diplomats. iii. Spouse and underage children of i , ii & Malaysian citizens. 3(b)Please refer to example as below:
..................................................................................................................................................................................................... c. For applicants holding student pass: You must be studying diploma or higher program at an accredited college/university, or studying at an accredited public/private school. (Those studying language, certificate, or foundation courses are not eligible.). Please be informed that 3(b) is still applicable even though you are a student. d. For applicants holding temporary employment pass as domestic helper/maid: You MUST BE accompanying employer who requires special assistance (This visa will be issued under limited condition only. [NOTE]:
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR VISA APPLICATION |
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STEP ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA | |
STEP 1 | ▶To fill up the e-Form via Korea Visa Portal to get the serial number.
▶[IMPORTANT:] After submission, (X) DO NOT close the window / Tab! If you do, you will not be able to download and print the form.
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☞Are you done reading the first step? Link to fill up the e-Form (Click here) |
STEP 2 | Make online reservation. You are required to refer to the attached ‘User guide for online reservation (VISA)’. All link can be obtained from the PDF. |
STEP 3 | Prepare all documents according to the Checklist. Click the visa category below according to your purpose of visit to Korea, and you will see the checklist. |
STEP 4 | Submit your application to the Visa Counter at Embassy & make payment (Cash in MYR only). |
STEP 5 | Document will be reviewed by the Consul. Additional document or interview may be requested if it is deemed necessary when reviewing your application. Please check your email frequently. |
STEP 6 | On the informed date, please check your result at the Korea Visa Portal. Expected date of result will be informed on your visa receipt. Guideline on how to download the Visa Grant notice will be given on your application day. Please keep it. You do not need to visit our Embassy to pick up your passport. Your passport will be returned after the verification on the same day of your visa application.
There is no more visa sticker in your passport. |
WHAT IF MY VISA IS DENIED? | You may check the result and reason of rejection on the Korea Visa Portal website, and we do not provide further details. Documents and fee submitted for visa application will not be returned. There is no appeal procedure at the Embassy. You only can re-apply after 3 months from the date of rejection |
VISA CATEGORY & CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS | |
If you want to apply for a visa type which is not listed below, please contact us via email at myvisa@mofa.go.kr [NOTE] ●Consent for Isolation IS NO LONGER REQUIRED ●Certificate of Health for Tuberculosis(TB) screening IS NOT REQUIRED for visit less than 90 days | |
Short-term General Visitor Visa This checklist is not for tourist. | |
Short-term Business Visa | |
Short-term Tourist Visa | |
Direct Airside Transit Visa | |
Short-term Employee Visa | |
Student Visa | |
Korean Language Trainee Visa | |
International Trade Visa |
Job Seeker Visa | |
Family Visitor Visa (Long-term) | |
Dependant Family Visa | |
Migrant Spouse Visa |
VISA APPLICATION FEE : FROM 1 JULY 2024 |
▶Cash only (in MYR) ▶Standard normal application fee (including Malaysian passport holders): ▶There are countries with adjusted fee and also countries with exempted visa fee. Please check if your country is listed with different fee or not (Click here)
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