Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Norway

The Re-Entry Permit Exemption which has been suspended since June 1, 2020 will be reimplemented as of April 1, 2022 according to changes in COVID response in the nation.

1. Persons Exempted from Re-entry Permit

 ▢ Those Exempted from Re-entry Permit

   ❍ (Registered Foreigners) Diplomat (A-1) through International Agreement (A-3), Korean Arts and Culture (D-1) through Dependent Family (F-3), Marriage Migrant (F-6) through Work and Visit (H-2) status holders for Re-entry into the ROK within 1 year from the date of departure

     ※ Re-entry will be allowed until the validity of stay for persons with period of stay of less than l year

   ❍ (Permanent Resident, F-5) For re-entry within 2 years from the date of departure

   ❍ (Overseas Korean, F-4) For re-entry within authorized period of stay

   ❍ (Holders of Refugee Travel Document) For re-entry within validity period of the document 

   ❍ (Those from Exempted Countries) For re-entry of nationals from Exempted Countries* within authorized period of stay 

     * (13 Countries) Republic of Suriname, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Finland, Chile (D-7, D-8, D-9)

 ▢ Re-Entry Permit Exemption Ineligibility 

   ❍ Persons banned from entering Korea and persons to whom visa issuance is prohibited will need additional review procedures and re-entry permit can be restricted → Please inquire at immigration offices

2. Those required to apply for Re-entry Permit

 ▢ Applying for Multiple Re-Entry Permit 

   ❍ (In principle) Registered foreigners exempted from Re-entry Permit should also apply for a multiple Re-entry Permit to re-enter the ROK after spending for more than 1 year and up to 2 years abroad from the date of departure, and a multiple Re-entry Permit can be granted for up to 2 years

   ❍ (Exception) Granted period of multiple Re-entry permit may vary for those listed below 

- Multiple Re-entry Permit can be granted for up to 3 years for Corporate Investor (D-8) and Large Investors with long-term Resident (F-2-5) status holders

- It can be granted until incumbency in office ends for Diplomat (A-1), Foreign Government Official (A-2) and International Agreement (A-3) status holders with a single entry visa

 ▢ Required Documents and Fees

   ❍ (Documents to Submit) Passport, Foreign Resident Registration Card (Residence Card), Application Form

    - Persons with type A status (A-1, A-2, A-3) are required to additionally submit a document proving the incumbency period such as diplomatic identification card, official letter of cooperation from Embassy, certificate of employment

   ❍ (Fees) 50,000 KRW

 ※ Persons exempted from fees

 - Nationals from Argentina (aged 14 years or less Only), Taiwan, Tunisia 

 - Scholarship students invited by government such as Korean Arts and Culture (D-1), Student (D-2), General Trainee (D-4) status holders who have submitted a certificate of scholarship or those with exemption request from the relevant organization

 - Diplomat (A-1), Foreign Government Official (A-2), International Agreement (A-3), Corporate Investor (D-8) Status holders

 ※ Fee reduction : 20% discount for using e-Application service on HiKorea

3. How to Apply

   ❍ Through e-Application services on HiKorea website*, in-person visits  to immigration office, by proxy application through administrative agency 

   * Applications are available until 3 days prior to departure date (Excluding Holidays)

    - (At jurisdictional Immigration Offices) 

      Single or multiple Re-entry Permits are applicable

    - (At ports and airports nationwide) Only a single Re-entry Permit is applicable at ports and airports in principle. Yet, Corporate Investor (D-8) and Marriage Migrant (F-6) status holders can apply for a multiple Re-entry Permit.