Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Singapore

Consular/Visa Service

Visa Requirement

Consular/Visa Service
Visa Requirement

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C-3-1 Short Term General Visa (Conference, Competition, Training..etc)

DATE: 2025-06-30

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C-3-1 Short Term General Visa

○ Please note that this page is meant for foreign nationals who intend to visit to Korea for conference, training, participate in a competition without receiving remuneration...etc.

○ Processing time: 4 working days. No urgent / express service.

○ Nationals from countries eligible for K-ETA may apply for K-ETA instead.

○ Please submit your application through an appointed travel agent (click). Personal submission is strictly not allowed (no exception).

○ We do not provide status update on your application. The appointed visa agent will inform you of the collection date and you will know the result of your application on the scheduled collection date.

○ We no longer issue physical visa stickers. You may download the visa grant notice online upon approval (read more here)

○ Visa is valid for 3 months upon issuance. You need to enter Korea within 3 months of receiving the visa.

○ Visa fee: Please click here for details.

○ Have any questions? Refer to the FAQ page here (click)

Attend conference, event, training or participate in competition without remuneration

1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

※ Fill in your name as per your passport

※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.

2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.

3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

※ For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

※ Digital Long-Term Passes with verifiable QR code can be downloaded from MyICA mobile app, ICA website or FileSG, using Singpass.

※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.

4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)

5. Choose one of the following:

ⓐ Letter issued by Singapore company to verify your employment status, date and purpose of visit (original and issued within recent 1 month)

※ LOC (Letter of Consent) issued by MOM is required if you are LTVP / LTVP+ holder.

ⓑ If you are self-employed: Latest printout of ACRA biz profile

6. Invitation letter issued by Korean company / event organizer (fax or scan copy is acceptable)

※ must include information like date, purpose and duration of visit...etc

7. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company / event organizer (사업자등록증명)

※ must be issued within recent 3 months.

※ Korean company / event organizer may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr

8. Recent 3 months Singapore bank account statements / passbook (original and copy) / e-statements

※ To be provided in the absence of requirement #7

※ Credit/debit card statements will not be accepted.

※ Overseas bank account statements will not be accepted.

※ Please provide a CLEAR printout. Blurred copies may result in visa rejection.

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