Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda

Visa application requirement information document

Visa application and collection : From 9 AM to 3PM, Monday to Thursday

* Please read this information document carefully, once you apply for a Visa, it means you agreed with the Visa regulations and laws of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

- All applicants are advised to bring all required documents at the time of application, we do NOT receive ANY INCOMPLETE application.

- Please be informed that submission of fake or improper documents, late submission and lack of required documents will lead to Visa rejection and no explanation will be given.

- The applicant must appear in person, when applying for the VISA and collecting the passport. 

- For the Visa result (especially, in case of rejection), NO explanation will be given.

- Documents per Email sent will NOT be accepted.

(COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENT BEFORE TRAVEL TO KOREA, 3rd Sep 2022)

- All inbound travelers, whether our nationals or foreigners, arriving aboard a plane or ship will not need to hand in a negative PCR test starting midnight of 3rd Sep 2022

- The new measure will be applied to all arrivals, regardless of their vaccination status or the country of departure.

- The overseas entrant must register the advance input system for Quarantine information and download the QR code before the entry through the Q-Code System.

- Travelers still need to take a PCR test within the first 24 hours of their arrival regardless of vaccination or age, in South Korea, Rapid antigen tests will not be accepted, and must upload the results into the Q-Code System.

*Q-Code System link

https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr/cpassportal/biz/beffatstmnt/main.do?lang=en

* The applicant must bring them to the Embassy.

Visa requirements vary depending on the type of visa. All applicants must submit the following:

- For the applicant (Invitee) (비자신청인) -

1. VISA application form glued a recently taken passport size photo (3.5x4.5cm)

* Only new visa application form (5 pages) will be accepted.

2. Cover Letter (Stating the purpose, duration of visit to Korea, your company name, address, contact information etc.)

3. Certificate of employment of letter from your employer

(Recommendation letter from your employer)

4. Recent bank statement under the applicant's name covering the last 12 months

5. Visa Fee should be paid before the application in Stanbic Bank Cooperate branch with the account name as Embassy of the Republic of Korea-Consular 1 on account number 9030005215195

- Staying in Korea less than 90days : US $40 (It takes more than 4 weeks) / * Express $80

- Staying in Korea more than 91days : US $60 (It takes more than 4 weeks) / * Express $100

* ‘Express’ takes around 2 weeks except Friday

** Fees are non-refundable

6. A passport valid for at least 6 (six) more months and a copy of bio data page

7. Airline booking confirmation

8. Accommodation proof (Hotel reservation / confirmation)

- For the inviter in South Korea (초청자) -

9. Original Notarized Invitation Letter 초청장(공증필수, 원본제출)

(Stating the purpose, duration of visit to Korea, your company name, address, contact information etc.)

10. Original Notarized Guarantee Letter 신원보증서(공증필수, 원본제출)

11. Original Company Certificate of Registration 사업자등록증

*** Applicants for business purposes as meeting or inspection

must bring following documents additionally ***

비즈니스 목적 비자 신청 시 추가 제출 서류

1. Invoice(or Contract) of business with total amount 총 금액이 명시된 인보이스

2. Recent bank statement under the applicant's name covering the last 12 months

3. Recent bank statement of the company covering the last 12 months

4. Original Notarized Document (Invitation Letter,  Guarantee Letter) from South Korea 대한민국에서 공증 받은 초청장, 신원보증서 원본

5. Copy of Company Certificate of Registration 사업자등록증 사본

* Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy.

* Please check Visa data for possible mistakes as soon as you receive your passport. Pay particular attention to the visa’s validity (start and end dates) with regards to the total duration of your planned stay. Also check the correct spelling of your name.

The visa section must be informed of possible mistakes immediately and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur as a result of incorrect data or a missing signature in the travel document.

* Please be advised that a Visa is no guarantee of access to the territory of the Republic of Korea. The final decision remains with the IMMIGRATION OFFICE at the border.

※ Visa applicants must be aware of the following information and be careful not to be penalized for applying for a visa.

- Visas may be restricted for up to three years if an applicant uses force to swear, abuse, intimidate, or throw objects or use unreasonable pressure at the consular officers. 

- Applicants may also be restricted from getting a visa for up to three years if you make a false statement, submit a false document, or falsify or tamper with the document to be submitted.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Address : Plot 14, Ternan Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda

Tel : +256-414-500-197/8 (Attn : VISA section)

Email : emb.kampala@mofa.go.kr