FAQ List | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

질문Q.13 What type of visa do I need to visit Korea?내용닫힘: 답변Foreigners wishing to enter Korea are required to have a visa, which can be applied for at a Korean  Embassy or Consulate-General. However, a person meeting any one of the following qualifications may enter Korea without a visa.    * Nationals of countries that have signed a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea. (To    see nationals of countries allowed for visa-free entry, visit the 'Visa' menu, which is located at    the top menu bar of our Ministry website)  * Those granted permission or immunity for reentry.  * Those entering for the interest of international goodwill, travel, or purpose which are beneficial    to Korea and have been granted permission upon presidential decree.  * Those who have departed with a refugee travel certification and are entering prior to the    expiration date. ■ Requirements for Visa Application 1. A valid passport 2. A completed visa application <a href="/english/visa/images/res/visakorean.pdf" target="_blank">(download)</a> 3. Passport size photo  4. Fee (Refer to the 'Visa' menu, which is located at the top menu bar of our Ministry website) ■ Visa Types  ▷ Diplomacy/Official Business Status     Diplomacy (A-1), Official Mission (A-2), Conventions/Agreements (A-3)   ▷ Employment Visa     Short-term Employment (C-4), Professorship (E-1), Foreign Language Instructor (E-2), Research (E-3),      Technology Transfer (E-4), Professional Employment (E-5), Arts and Performances (E-6),      Special Occupation (E-7), Non-professional Employment (E-9), Vessel Crew (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1)   ▷ Non-profit and Short-term Stay Visa     Temporary Journalism (C-1), Short-term Business (C-2), Temporary Visit (C-3)  ▷ Long-term Stay Visa     Cultural Arts (D-1), Study Abroad (D-2), Industrial Training (D-3), General Training (D-4), Training (D-4),      Journalism (D-5), Religious Affairs (D-6), Supervisory Intra-Company Transfer (D-7),      Corporate Investment (D-8), Trade Management (D-9), Job-seeking (D-10), Family Visitation (F-1),      Residential (F-2), Dependent Family (F-3), Permanent Residence (F-5), Miscellaneous (G-1)  For required documents for each specific visa, visit the 'Visa' menu located at the bottom of the Korea  Immigration Service website at <a href="http://immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do" target="_blank">http://immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do</a>
질문Q.12 Where can I find information on Korean society, economy and tourism?내용닫힘: 답변A) The Korean Culture and Information Service operates a homepage which offers a wide  variety of information on Korea. You can visit their homepage at <a href="http://www.korea.net" target="_blank">http://www.korea.net</a>.  Useful sites on Korean economy are KITA(Korea International Trade Association)'s homepage  at <a href="http://www.kita.org" target="_blank">http://www.kita.org</a> and KOTRA(Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency)'s homepage  at <a href="http://english.kotra.or.kr" target="_blank">http://english.kotra.or.kr</a>. One can get up to date information on travel by visiting Korea  Tourism Organization's homepage at <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr" target="_blank">http://english.visitkorea.or.kr</a>. Other helpful sites can be  found at the 'Links' menu located under the 'Related Sites' menu in the lower right corner of  our Ministry's homepage.
질문Q11. What are the necessary procedures for the foreign media that wish to request a press interview with a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade official?내용닫힘: 답변A) Foreign media that wish to interview a Foreign Ministry official need to contact the Foreign Press Relations  Division at 82-2-2100-8011~13 or send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:fprteam@mofat.go.kr">fprteam@mofat.go.kr</a> requesting an interview.  The Foreign Press Relations Division will then refer the request to the interviewee.
질문Q.10 What kind of English publications by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are available?내용닫힘: 답변A) The Ministry publishes the annual Diplomatic White Paper which covers Korea's foreign policy and  introduces the Ministry's events that took place over the year. The Ministry began publishing an English  version starting in 2006. You can find the White Paper at the 'Diplomatic White Paper' menu located under  the 'Speeches and Published Materials' menu on the Ministry's English homepage.
질문Q9. Where can I find information about Korean missions overseas?내용닫힘: 답변A) As of 2009, Korea has 166 overseas missions. You can find detailed information on a particular overseas  mission at the ‘Korean Missions Overseas’ menu located at the lower left corner of the Ministry's English  homepage.
질문Q8. What is the ROK government's position on Dokdo and the East Sea?내용닫힘: 답변A) The ROK government's position on Dokdo and the East Sea can be found in the ‘Issues in Focus’ menu  located at the main page of the Ministry's English homepage. You can also find information on other issues  of interest such as North Korea's nuclear issue and FTA at the same menu
질문Q6. The English spelling of my last name has changed in my new passport. Can I still use the visa in my old     passport?내용닫힘: 답변A) If you change the English spelling of your name, the visa obtained on your old passport is still valid.       It would not be a problem if you keep both old and new passports to prove that the two names are of the       same person.
질문Q5. I would like to study in Korea. What procedures do I need to take?내용닫힘: 답변A) If a foreign student wishes to study in Korea, he or she must obtain an admission letter from the       university where he or she wishes to enter and apply for a D-2 visa. For more information on visas, please       visit our visa menu, which is located at the top of our website's main menu bar or visit the Korea       Immigration Service website at <a href="http://immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do" target="_blank">http://immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do</a>
질문Q4. What are the procedures for foreigners who wish to obtain a working visa?내용닫힘: 답변A) There are two ways a foreigner can obtain a working visa. First, one can apply for a working visa at an      overseas Korean mission with required documents. Second, for those who need a 'Certificate for      Confirmation of Visa Issuance', the employer in the Republic of Korea will have to apply for the certificate      at the Korea Immigration Service and send it to the applicant who can then apply for and obtain a working      visa at an overseas Korean mission. For more information please visit the Korea Immigration Service      website at <a href="http://immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do" target="_blank">http://immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do</a>
질문Q3. What is the Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance?내용닫힘: 답변A) It is a certificate needed to apply for a visa for specific individuals such as English instructors,      Chinese wishing to visit relatives and foreign technical trainees. The inviter in the Republic of Korea files an      application to obtain the certificate with the Korea Immigration Service. Upon receiving the certificate the      inviter sends it to the invitee so he or she can apply for and receive a visa.