Regarding the visa-free entry policy of frequent visitors to Korea, frequent visitors to Korea will be allowed entry to Korea after issuance of multiple entry visa at the embassy/consulate
❍ Application Procedure - Submit application at the embassy/consulate. Bring Visa Application Form, Passport, 1 Passport sized picture, and arrival stamps of entry to Korea
❍ Eligibility
Those who have made visits to Korea more than 4 times within the recent 2 years at the time of application or have visited Korea more than 10 times in total (at least one of the visits must be within recent 2 years)
-Visa-free entry(entry to Jeju, transit pass) or re-entry records of registered aliens are included
-However, immigration records arising from simple labor visas such as Non-professional(E-9, E-10, seasonal worker), crew and landing permit are excluded
❍ Ineligibility
The followings are not for consideration
1. Nationals of China, Cuba, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Syria
2. Those who have been fined more than 5 million Korean Won or have been given deportation or departure order in violation of the domestic law such as illegal stay within 3 years at the time of application.
❍VIsa issuance details
Short-term-General(C-3-1): Valid for maximum 5 years with maximum length of stay of 30 days
Visa fee: waived
❍Enforcement date: Effective from March 1st, 2017
※ For all those who plan to visit Korea with the frequent visitor policy after the said date, please apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate