Karachi Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Pakistan

Consular/Visa Service

Visa Requirements

Consular/Visa Service
Visa Requirements

I. Working Hours:

Acceptance of Application: Monday to Friday 9:00~12:00PM (Hours can be changeable)
Return of Passports: Monday to Friday 14:00~15:00PM
Processing Time: Minimum 3 weeks after receiving the application

THE EMBASSY DOES NOT HAVE ANY OBLIGATION TO EXPLAIN THE REASON OF DENIAL.

II. Visa Information for Pakistani Nationals:

Pakistani nationals who have an ordinary passport have to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Korea.
Diplomatic and official passport holders are exempted from Visa for staying less than 90 days in Korea.
It is mandatory that applicants show in-person to submit their own application.
All Invitation and Guarantee Letter must be notarized in Korea by the inviter and submitted in original

Required Documents

All applicants are requested to submit the following documents
Passport (valid for at least six months
01 Application Form (filled in personally by the applicant)
01 latest passport-size colored photograph
Documents according to the category of the status (see below).
Authority Letter (If applicant is visiting Korea second time, physical appearance is not required)
(More than 91 Days) Medical Certificate and TB Test Report (Check for official medical centers on website - Visa Announcement)

III. Short-Term visit Visa (Business; C-3-4)(For less than 90 days)

i. Documents to be prepared by Korean Inviter

Letter of Invitation from Korean company[Original & Notarized]
Guarantee Letter from Korean company[Original & Notarized]
(Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )
A Copy of Registration Certificate of the Korean Company

ii. Documents to be prepared by Pakistani Invitee

Company & Personal National Tax number Certificate (Original & Copy)
Company & Personal Tax payment Receipt (Original & Copy)
Company Registration Certificate (Original & Copy)
Company & Personal Bank Statement for previous six months
Business Relationship supporting Documents e.g. L/C, B/L, Sales Contract.

Remark : Multiple Entry Visa

The person who has visited Korea more than 4 times within recent 2 years without any violations of Korean immigration regulations and other laws are eligible to apply for multiple entry visa.
Documents are the same as the above.

Remark : Multiple Entry Visa(Visa Fee Free)

Those who have made visits to Korea more than 4 times within the recent 2 years at time of application or,
Those who have visited Korea more than 10 times in total.(At least one of the visits must be within the recent 2 years)
Visa issuance details: Short term general(C-3-1), Valid for 5 years with the maximum length of stay of 30 days.(Purpose of business include)

IV. Short-Term Visit Visa (family visit, conference ;C-3-1) (For less than 90 days)

i. Documents to be prepared by Korean Inviter

Letter of Invitation from Korea[Original & Notarized]
Guarantee Letter from Korea[Original & Notarized]
( Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )
Copies of Alien Registration Certificate or Visa (in case the inviter is a Pakistani National)
Others documents explaining purpose of entry

ii. Documents to be prepared by Pakistani Invitee

Job Certificate/ Recommendation Letter
Bank Statement for previous six months
Others e.g. Marriage Certificate ( in case of marriage with Korean), family relationship paper etc.

V. Student Visa (D-2)

i. Documents to be prepared from Korea

Letter of Admission from the President of College/University (original)
Certificate of Scholarship from Educational Institute
Business Registration Certificate of the School in Korea.

ii. Documents to be prepared in Pakistan

Original Educational Certificates/Degrees (Attested by HEC or Related Educational Board).
English Language Certificate (IELTS preferred)
Original and copies of Educational Certificates/Degrees
Those who get scholarship in Korea should provide Scholarship Letter/Financial support Letter from University.
Bank Statement of financial guarantee (self)
Bank Statement of financial guarantee, Financial Affidavit (parents)

* The Last 6 Months Bank Statements having enough money which can cover the whole cost of your stay in Korea on the certificate of admission. The money must have been held in Account for 1 Month at least. We cannot accept bank statements issued more than 2 weeks before the date of your application. If the Applicant is not able to support him/ herself financially, he/she can submit either Doc 1) or Doc 2) along with the applicant's own bank statements

1) Parents' Financial Affidavit: photocopy of the parents' passport, Agreement Letter with signature which explains the parents will fully support the applicant financially, 6 months bank statement of parents bank account with the balance which can cover the certain amount of money mentioned above for last 1 month and birth or family relationship certificate to confirm the relationship between applicant and supporter.

2) If you get scholarship, you need to submit certificate of the scholarship. On the certificate, the sponsor should clearly mention about the scholarship detail, such as receiver's name and total amount of money etc.

VI. Spouse of Korean (Marriage visa)(F-6-1)

Eligibility: Spouse of Korean Nationals

i. Documents to be prepared by Inviter (Korea)

Official Marriage Certificate(Specific)
Basic Certificate(Specific)
Family Certificate(Specific)
Copy of Korean Identification Card
Certificate of Resident Registration(Original)
Copy of Passport
Certificate of Real Estate Register/Rental Agreement
Letter of Invitation[Original & Notarized]
Guarantee Letter from Korean spouse[Original & Notarized]
(Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )
Personal Details Form for Marriage Migrant Visa
Documents proving inviter has enough assets or job certificate
Financial Support documents such as Bank Statement, Home lease Agreement or any property owned by Inviter.
Credit History Certificate from National Bank Association Korea.
Medical Certificate
Inviter should visit the web page for complete documents: http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/pk-ko/brd/m_3351/list.do

ii. Documents to be prepared by Invitee( in Pakistan)

Marriage certificate(issued by NADRA in Pakistan / in English) attested by Notary Public of Pakistan
Police Character Certificate
Medical Certificate and TB Test Report

VII. Dependent Family Visa (F-3): Joining Family

Eligible Family Members: Spouse & Minor family of Pakistani Nationals Holding D-1, D-2, D-4 , D-7, D-8, D-9 & E-7 Visas.

i. Documents to be prepared by Family in Korea

Copy of Alien Registration card
Letter of Invitation[Original & Notarized]
Guarantee Letter from Korea or Inviter[Original & Notarized]
Financial Support Documents; Inviter's Job Certificate, Income Certificate, Tax Paper, Bank Statements, etc.
House Rental Statement
( Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )

ii. Documents to be prepared by family in Pakistan

Certificate of marriage/birth/ family, etc.(in English, issued by NADRA)

IX. Non- Refundable Visa Fee

Single Entry Visa $40 - Less than 90 Days
Single Entry Visa $60 - More than 91 Days
Multiple Entry Visa $90
Except Frequent Visitor(Gratis)
More than 4 times visit within the recent 2 years at the time of application or
More than 10 times visit in total(at least one of visit must be within the the recent 2 years)

For any further inquiries please contact:

Telephone: 021-3585-3950/1
E-mail: karachi@mofa.go.kr
Homepage: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/pk-karachi-en/index.do