Name of the Organization : Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Type of Facility : Visa Application & Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance
Country : South Korea
Website : https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/index.do
Visa Application Form: https://www.statusin.org/uploads/7564-visakorean.pdf
Application & Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance :
1. Visitors who plan to stay in Korea for longer than 90 days must obtain a visa before entering Korea.
Related : Ministry of Foreign Affairs National Police Criminal Records Certificate Issuance South Korea : www.statusin.org/7592.html
2. Nationals of those countries or regions with which Korea has signed a visa waiver agreement can enter without a visa, on the condition that they do not engage in remunerative activities during their stay. Canadians can enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for a stay of up to six months.
3. Visa application should be made at Korean embassies or consulates abroad
4. Visa applicants are required to submit passport, application forms, a recent passport-size color photograph, and other relevant documents as determined by their status of stay.
Visa fees are as follows:
(Visa fees below are basic rates, so first contact the Korean embassy or consulate before applying for a visa)
A. Single entry visa for a stay of no more than 90 days: US$40
B. Single entry visa for a stay of more than 90 days: US$60
C. Multiple entry visa: US$90
Double entry visa: US$70
D. Exemption of visa fees
Diplomatic (4 countries) :
China (30 days), Turkmenistan (30 days), Ukraine (90 days), Uzbekistan (60 days)
Diplomatic & Official:
(33 countries) Algeria (90 days), Argentina (90 days), Azerbaijan (30 days),
Bangladesh (90 days), Belarus (90 days), Belize (90 days), Benin (90 days), Cambodia (60 days), Cyprus (90 days), Croatia (90 days),
Ecuador (Diplomatic: as needed for work performance, Official: 3 months),
Egypt (90 days), Gabon (90 days), India (90 days), Iran (3 months), Japan (3 months),
Kazakhstan (90 days), Laos (90 days), Mongolia (90 days), Pakistan (3 months), Paraguay (90 days), the Philippines (Unlimited), Uruguay (90 days), Vietnam (90 days), Moldova(90 days within 180 days), Tajikistan(90 days), Georgia(90 days),
Myanmar (90 days), Bolivia (90 days), Kyrgyz (30 days), Armenia (90 days), Angola (30 days)
Italy:
Despite visa exemption for a stay of up to 60 days under agreement, the reciprocity principle allows a stay of up to 90 days from June 15, 2003.
Japan:
Visa exemption for a stay of up to 90 days for ordinary-passport holders based on exchange of note verbale. (Visa exemption agreement concluded for diplomatic and official-passport holders)
Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance:
Individuals who want to get a visa related to commercial activities or long-term stay may apply for a certificate for confirmation of visa issuance.
To see types of visas which qualify for the certificate, please visit “Hi Korea” https://www.hikorea.go.kr/Main.pt)
Procedure:
A. Foreigners can obtain a visa by submitting the certificate received from a Korean national who intends to invite him or her.
B. A Korean national can obtain the certificate by submitting an application form and required documents.
C. Foreigners can apply by completing a visa application form with a passport and recent passport-size color photograph, along with a visa fee.