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Notice All about Visa Information (Please Read This Notice First) from Jan. 1, 2023
- DATE
- 2023-01-01
* New policy for C3-9 Shorterm Tourist Visa applicant *
* Proof of legal stay in the United States for the past two years (i.e. Valid US Long-term VISA (Not B1/B2), Permanent Resident Card, Immigration Approval Letter or Utility Bill, Lease Agreement, Tax Report etc) is required to apply the short-term Korean Tourist Visa in the United States. Otherwise, you have to apply in your own country at the Korean Embassy.
*. You must submit Visa application with all required documents in-person. (Not allowed by Mail)
- The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston serves Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont residents Only and require Proof of Residence in these areas.
1. Visa-free Entry to Korea for US Passport Holders
U.S. citizens can visit the Republic of Korea without a Visa up to 90 days if the purpose of the trip is for
tourism, business meeting, attendance at a conference or visiting families or relatives. (US Green Card holders
are not applicable to the Visa-free entry.
2. Visa Navigator
(1) Anyone, who is not qualified for Visa-free entry(e.g. who wishes to stay more than 90 days, to work or
to engage in for-profit activities in Korea), is kindly requested to apply for an appropriate entry Visa.
(2) You can check the categories of Visa through Visa Navigator. (If webpage is shown in Korean, please
press "ENGLISH" in upper right corner of the page.)
(3) Dual Citizens : A person with multiple nationalities who has both Korean nationality and foreign nationality
is considered a Korean national, not a foreigner in Korea. The applicant’s visa hereby could be cancelled
if he/she is proved to be a Korean national and not be a foreigner anymore even though the visa has been
issued from the Korean government. Korean government may ask you to submit additional documents
related to you and your parents’ nationality when you apply for a visa to check it.
3. How to Apply
(1) You must submit your Visa application with all required documents in-person.(Not allowed by Mail)
- The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston serves Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont residents.
(2) Application forms and required documents.
1) Application Form (see Attachment 2-1)
- For those with alphanumeric Visa issuance confirmation number (such as 'AB-CD-12-345678') issued
by the Ministry of Justice in Korea, please fill out 1st page of Attachment 2-2.
2) Additional documents by Visa categories : You can check required documents through Visa Navigator.
(If webpage is shown in Korean, please press "ENGLISH" in upper right corner.)
3) Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left) and a photocopy
4) One Passport photo glued on the application form
5) Visa Fee : Visa Application Fee in non-refundable.
- $45 (Cash or Credit Card) for US citizens regardless of Visa category
- Other country citizen : See Attachment 4 (Visa Fees by Countries)
6) Additional Documentation May Be Required.
4. Office Hours : Monday through Friday, 09:00 am - 4:30 pm (All paperwork must be received before 4:30 pm)
Closed on federal holidays of USA and Mar 1, Aug 15, Oct 3, Oct 9.
5. Processing Time : 7 days (Single-Entry visa is valid for 3 months after the visa is issued)
6. Questions : Please call to 617-641-2830or send e-mail at kcgboston@mofa.go.kr
7. Others
(1) All submitted documents with Visa application will not be returned to the applicant.
- If you want to keep the original documents for yourself after Visa process, please prepare
photocopy along with original documents.
(2) You don't need come back again to get the Korean Visa sticker.
- You can print out by yourself at home, "Visa Grant Notice" See Attachment
8. Required Documents
(1) General Required Documents
- Visa Application Form (See top of page for links to download form) - Original Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months) & photocopy of passport - Passport Photo (on photo paper, natural color, 2inches x 2inches, taken within 6 months) - Fee $45 for US Citizens (Cash or Credit Card) |
(2) Additional required documents for Non-US Citizens
- U.S. Permanent resident card (or Valid long-term U.S. visa) and copy - Recent 1 month bank statement or certificate of remittance or exchange (current balance over $3,000) for C3-9 Tourist Visa - Basic visa application fee $40 (90 days or less Single-entry) $60 (91 days or longer Single-entry) $70 (Double-entry visa usable up to 2 times) $90 (Multiple-entry) ※ The fees vary depending on nationality. See attachment File 3 |
(3) General Additional required documents by purpose
※ Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, the head of the Korean diplomatic mission may request/exempt additional documents or to interview for further evaluation.
Visa Type | Additional required Documents |
A-1 Diplomats | o Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to certify his/her status o Diplomat passport is required |
A-2 Official Duty | o Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in the letter) o Official passport or identification card is required |
A-3 Agreement | o Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in the letter) o Official passport or military ID is required o Spouse: copy of marriage certificate, Child: copy of birth certificate |
A-3 Fulbright | o Invitation letter from Fulbright |
Visa Type | Additional required Documents |
C-1 Temporary News Coverage | o Documents proving purpose of stay (Letter from U.S. or Korea invitation organization related to itineraries, tickets, bank/financial statements and places in Korea) o Warrant of detachment, certificate of incumbency or a copy of foreign press identification |
C3-9 Short-Term Visit (Tourism, Visiting families or relatives) ※ New Policy from Jan. 1 2023 | o US Citizens: General required documents o Non–US Citizens: 1. General required documents 2. Addtional required documents * Proof of legal stay in the United States for the past two years in the United States (i.e. VISA, Permanent Resident Card or Utility Bill, Lease Agreement, Tax Report etc) * From Jan. 1, 2023 |
C3-4 Business Meeting C3-1 Attendance at a Conference | o Documents proving purpose of stay (Letter from U.S. and Korea invitation organization related to itineraries, tickets) |
C-4 Temporary Employment | o Employment Contract (Original with employee’s signature) o Invitation letter from Korean company o A copy of certificate of business registration of the organization |
C-4 Temporary entertainment or advertisement/fashion model | o The recommendation letter of performance from the Motion Pictures Grade Committee o Employment Contract (Original with signature) o Recommendation letter o A copy of certificate of business registration of the organization o Performance plan |
C-4 Foreign teacher of English camp | o Original diploma and copy o Official transcript (Affixed with an apostille) o Criminal records issued by FBI for US citizens or relevant nation’s apostille(the records must be affixed with the relevant nation’s Apostille) o Employment Contract (Original with employee’s signature) o Recommendation letter o Business Registration of the organization that opened the camp, Corporate Registration or Document of establishing educational organizations o lifetime education facility registration, Acceptance of a report documents relevant to designation of lifetime education facility o The schedule of the English camp(mark the parts that are relevant to the applicant) |
Visa Type | Additional required Documents |
D-2 Study Abroad or D-4 General Training | o Visa Issuance Number from school in Korea or o Original certificate of admission(Original with student’s signature) and a copy of certificate of business registration from Korean School |
D-6 Religious Affairs | o Visa Issuance Number from employer in Korea or o A copy of the permit for foundation of religious body or social welfare organization o Documents that prove the financial support from their organization |
Visa Type | Additional required Documents |
E-1 Professor | o Visa Issuance Number from employer in Korea |
E-2 Foreign Language Director | o Visa Issuance Number from employer in Korea |
E-2 Epik Program | o Documents received from EPIK Program in Korea |
E-2 Talk Program | o Contract from Talk Program in Korea |
E-7 Foreign National of Special Ability | o Visa Issuance Number from employer in Korea |
Visa Type | Additional required Documents |
F-1 Family Visitation | o Spouse’s Korean visa copy o Documents that prove the family relations(a marriage certificate, a copy of family register or a birth certificate) |
F-3 Dependent Family | o Visa Issuance Number from employer in Korea or o Documents that prove the family relations(a marriage certificate, a copy of family register or a birth certificate) |
Visa Type | Additional required Documents |
Korean-U.S. West Program (H-1) | - You are eligible to apply for a H-1 visa, if you are undergraduate or recent (period after graduation must not exceed 1 year) graduate of university. - Accompanying dependent family members is not allowed - Required documents : o A valid passport & A passport copy(passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of application submission) o A completed visa application(attached) o A passport size photo for the application (2” x 2” passport photo must be glued down on the application form) o Activity Plan (please check the attached sample) o Proof of Bank Statement more than $3,000 balance o Proof of student status or proof of highest academic qualifications (Reciprocity) -> Japan, U.S.(U.S. Passport holders must be a current student or a graduated student within less than a year.) o Criminal Record(Reciprocity) -> Canada, New Zealand, France: o Medical Exam (Reciprocity) -> Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and France |
- Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston
- Address : Korean Consulate General in Boston
- 300 Washinton Street (One Gateway Center), Suite 251, Newton, MA 02458
Tel : 617-641-2830 | Hours of Operation : 9:00 - 17:00
