Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago

Transit Visa (Visa-free entry)

Applicable to all countries, except for the 24 excluded countries(Syria, Sudan, Iran, Macedonia, Cuba, Kosovo, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Ghana, Yemen, Gambia, Senegal, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt) that are not granted visa-free entry to Korea.

Eligibility

1. Hold a valid visa(including permanent resident card) to enter the U.S. (including Guam and Saipan), Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (hereinafter referred to as “the four advanced countries”) and △ transit through Korea to go to one of the four advanced countries or △ stayed in and departed from one of the four advanced countries and transit through Korea bound for the country of origin or a third country.

2. Hold a valid visa(including permanent resident card) to enter at least one of the 32 European countries** and △ transit through Korea to enter one of the 32 European countries or △ departed from one of the 32 European countries and transit through Korea bound for the country of origin or a third country

** Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Rumania, Luxemburg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Malta, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland, Estonia, United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Czech, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary

3.Hold a confirmed onward flight ticket for departure within 30 days after entering Korea, in addition to having to record of criminal offense such as illegal stay in the countries mentioned above

4.Stayed no longer than 3 days in the country of transit or stopover before entering Korea

5.Has not been denied entry into Korea in the past 3 years preceding the date of entry

6.Has not been fined more than 5 million KRW or received an exit or deportation order for violation of law such as illegal stay

** Please note that the Consulate cannot give you a confirmation whether or not you need a visa as we do not know your exact flight itinerary and backgrounds

** Please check with the airlines and/or travel agents first, and contact Ministry of Justice Korea Immigration Office(+82-1345) directly for the further questions.

Visa Status and Period of Stay: Tourist/Transit (B-2), 30 days