
South Korea's short-term single-entry visa (C-3) is issued for purposes such as short-term business visits, attending a conference, medical visits, training courses, visiting relatives/friends, tourism, and others.
How do I apply for a South Korea tourist visa?
Interviews for the South Korea tourist visa are not booked in advance. The consulate accepts applicants every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:00 to 12:00. Before attending your interview, you must gather all required documents based on your travel purpose, complete the visa application, and briefly write out, in your own words, what you plan to visit in South Korea.
What we offer:
🔹 A detailed list of documents tailored to your travel purpose.
🔹 Completion of the application form.
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Processing time and confirmation
The visa decision is generally made within about 15 calendar days. You can check the decision online. To check the status, visit the website. Then select "check application status" and enter the requested details.
How long is the visa valid?
The South Korea tourist visa is a single-entry visa, issued for up to 90 days. You can choose the date from which your visa becomes active.
Required documentation
- Passport (valid for at least 6 more months)
- Application form (eForm)
- Ticket (reservation or original)
- Hotel reservation
- Travel itinerary
- An employment letter stating your position and salary (in English)
- Documents confirming financial means (credit card and bank account statement, minimum $3,000 USD)
- Visa fee
Tips and additional information
- Documents must be valid at the time of application and submitted no later than three months from their date of issue.
- Any documents submitted at the time of application will not be returned to the applicant, except for the passport.
- The applicant may be asked to submit additional documents.
- Be honest and accurate in your application and avoid providing false information.
- The visa's validity period is three months. This validity cannot be extended.
Frequently asked questions
What are my chances of getting a visa?
It's difficult to predict the likelihood of a specific applicant being granted a visa. However, it's clear that this depends on your close ties to your home country. Clear proof of your travel purpose is also important.
Does the eConsul guarantee the visa?
No one else can interfere with the consul's decision on issuing a visa. This decision is final. However, our qualified professionals will do everything possible to prepare your documents properly and in your favor for the consulate, so the consul fully understands your current circumstances and prospects, which increases the likelihood of the visa being granted.
Where is the consulate located?
64B Ilia Chavchavadze Ave, Tbilisi, 0162; the office is located in a business center building next to the Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze, on the 15th floor.
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