Visa Issuance

• Important
• Visa Application
• Common required documents
• Services

Important

Some visa types need a visa issuance certificate to get a visa issued. I can file the application for a visa issuance certificate on behalf of you.

On the other hand, the visa application itself cannot be delegated because it is held at an overseas Korean consulate. Instead, I can help to prepare some documents to apply for a visa. You can also contact travel agencies in your country for visa application.

Deported foreigners cannot apply for a S. Korea visa for 5 years.

The valid period remaining of the passport must be at least 6 months.

Visa Application

Some visa types need a visa issuance certificate to get a visa issued.

Type A

1. Foreigners should apply for a visa at the Korean consulate or KVAC.
   1. Some visa types can be applied online.
2. The Korean consulate will issue the visa after reviewing the application.
   1. Review time is usually 1 week to 1 month. Certain visa types may need more time.

You can find the list of required documents for visa application and related procedures like a reservation for visit on the website of the Korean embassy, consulate or KVAC.

Type B: Visa issuance certificate is required.

Some visa types will require a certificate of visa eligibility.

1. The inviter should apply for a certificate of visa eligibility in Korea.
2. The immigration official will approve it after revewing the application.
   1. Review time is usually 1 week to 1 month.
3. The immigration official will notify the certificate number to the related Korean consulate and the inviter.
4. Foreigners should apply for a visa with the certificate number at the Korean consulate.
5. The Korean consulate will issue the visa without review.

The certificate number is valid only for 3 months and cannot be reused.

Common required documents

1. Tuberculosis checkup

National of countries with high tuberculosis risk must submit a TB test clearance certificate when they apply for a long term visa.

2. Certificate of good character

Some visa types require a certificate of good character from the inviter or other people in Korea to issue the visa.

3.  Apostille, consular attestation, translation, notarization

In principle, foreign documents need to have apostille or consular attestation.

Non-Korean or English documents need to be translated to Korean or English and have notarization for translated script. There is an exception though.

Services

I can provide the services below for you.

• I can guide whole requirements and documents to get a visa or visa issuance certificate.
• I can write certain documents required.
• I can prepare and submit documents to get visa issuance certificate on behalf of you. However, I cannot apply for visa issuance at the Korean consulate or KVAC.