South Korea visas
34 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- D-1 Culture and ArtsKorean visa for culture and arts activities (문화예술), non-profit academic or artistic activity, or research into Korean culture. Official sub-categories: D1-00...USD 60
- D-2 Student VisaFor foreign students enrolled in degree programmes at Korean universities. Covers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies. Part-time work 20 ho...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- D-3 Technical TrainingKorean visa for industrial technical training (기술연수) at a Korean company. Official sub-categories: D-3-11 해외직접 (overseas direct investment company); D-3-12 기...USD 60
- D-4 General Training (Language Study)For foreign nationals attending Korean language courses at university-affiliated language centres. Commonly used for pre-degree Korean language preparation....USD 60 · 3 weeks
- E-3 ResearchKorean visa for research (연구), research at a Korean public or private research institution.USD 60
Work
- C-1 Temporary News CoverageKorean short-term visa for temporary news coverage (일시취재).USD 40
- C-4 Short-Term EmploymentKorean short-term employment visa (단기취업), for temporary paid activity in Korea.USD 40
- D-10 Job Seeker VisaAllows eligible foreign nationals to stay in Korea to seek employment after graduating from a Korean university or holding relevant qualifications. Part-time...USD 60 · 2–4 weeks
- D-5 Long-Term News CoverageKorean visa for long-term news coverage (취재), correspondents assigned to Korea by a foreign press organisation.USD 60
- D-6 Religious AffairsKorean visa for religious affairs (종교), missionaries and religious workers dispatched by a foreign religious organisation.USD 60
- D-8 Corporate InvestmentFor foreign investors or their essential staff transferred to manage a Korean subsidiary or joint venture. Requires minimum KRW 100 million investment. Offic...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- Digital Nomad Visa (Workcation)Launched January 2024 for remote workers employed by overseas companies. Requires USD 85,000+ annual income or USD 100,000+ in savings. Includes dependent el...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- E-1 ProfessorKorean visa for professors (교수), teaching or research at a Korean university or equivalent institution.USD 60
- E-2 Foreign Language InstructorFor native speakers of English, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and other languages teaching at language institutes (hagwon), schools, or univers...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- E-4 Technical InstructionKorean visa for technical instruction (기술지도), providing specialised technical guidance to a Korean organisation.USD 60
- E-5 Professional EmploymentKorean visa for professional employment (전문직업), legally qualified professionals practising in Korea.USD 60
- E-6 Arts and EntertainmentKorean visa for arts and entertainment (예술흥행). Official sub-categories: E-6-1 예술연예 (arts/performance); E-6-2 호텔유흥 (hotel entertainment); E-6-3 운동 (sports).USD 60
- E-7 Specially Designated ActivitiesKorea's main work visa for skilled foreign professionals. Covers 87 occupation categories including IT, engineering, natural sciences, and management. Requir...USD 60 · 3–6 weeks
- E-9 Non-Professional Employment (EPS)Employment Permit System visa for semi-skilled workers from 16 partner countries. Covers manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and fisheries. Government-...USD 60 · 6 months
- F-2 Resident Visa (Points System)Points-based long-term residency for skilled foreign workers. Requires 80+ points across age, education, Korean language (TOPIK), income, and tax payment. Gr...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- F-5 Permanent ResidenceKorea's permanent residence visa. Multiple pathways: 5 years of continuous residence, KRW 500 million+ investment, F-2 points holders (3 years), or marriage...USD 60 · 6 months
Family
- F-1 Family Visit/DependentFor family members of Korean residents (foreign workers, students). Covers parents, spouses, and minor children who do not qualify for F-2 or F-6. Limited wo...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- F-3 Dependent FamilyKorean visa for accompanying dependants (동반), the spouse and children of a foreign national holding a long-stay status in Korea. Official sub-categories: F-3...USD 60
- F-6 Marriage MigrantFor foreign spouses of Korean nationals. Grants open work rights and fast-tracked path to permanent residence (F-5) after 2 years. Official sub-categories: F...USD 60 · 3 months
- G-1 Medical Treatment / OtherKorean visa for medical treatment and recuperation (치료요양) and other miscellaneous purposes. Official sub-categories: G-1-10 치료요양 (medical treatment/recuperat...USD 60
Business and investment
- C-3 Short-Term BusinessFor foreign nationals visiting Korea for business meetings, market research, contract negotiations, or attending conferences. Does not permit employment or i...USD 40 · 3 to 7 business days
- D-7 Intra-Company TransferFor employees of foreign companies transferred to their Korean branch, subsidiary, or joint venture. Requires at least 1 year of employment at the overseas e...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- Trade and Investment Visa (D-9)For foreign nationals conducting trade activities or establishing businesses in Korea without necessarily being incorporated locally. Also covers technicians...USD 60 · 4 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- E-10 Vessel Crew EmploymentFor foreign nationals on seasonal work programmes in agriculture or fisheries, typically 3 to 8 months. Managed by local governments to fill seasonal labour...USD 60 · 4 weeks
- H-1 Working HolidayFor young people aged 18-30 from 25 partner countries to holiday in Korea with incidental work. Primary purpose must be holidaying. Limited to 1 year, non-re...USD 60 · 2 weeks
- Tourist Visa / K-ETA / Visa-Free EntryShort-stay entry for tourism, visiting friends, or transit. Citizens of 112 countries are visa-exempt for up to 90 days. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Autho...USD 40
Retirement
Ancestry
- F-4 Overseas KoreanKorean visa for overseas Koreans (재외동포), ethnic Koreans holding foreign nationality, and qualifying family members. Official sub-categories: F-4-11 재외동포본인 (o...USD 60
- H-2 Work and Visit (Overseas Korean)Korean work-and-visit visa (방문취업) for ethnic Koreans with foreign nationality, permitting employment in designated sectors. Official sub-categories: H-2-1 연고...USD 60