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Requirements for obtaining a Business Visa for Korea (South)

Korea (South) Expedited Visa Service

Country: Korea (South)

Visa Type: Business

The following are required to obtain a Business Visa for Korea (South)

Attention U.S. Passport Holders

Entry Requirements:No Visa is required for visits to Korea, Republic of (South) for up to 90 days or less if the purpose of the trip is for tourism, short term business, attendance at a conference or visiting families or relatives. (Extension of stay is not permitted). Must hold proof of return and sufficient funds for intended duration of stay. Passport is required. If your passport is about to expire or needs more pages please contact us and we will help to obtain new, renew or add pages to your passport.


EDS SERVICE REQUEST APPLICATION FORM

  • Complete and return this form with all required information.

EDS Service Request Application Form

PASSPORT

  • Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay.
  • Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
  • EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.

APPLICATION FORM

  • Two (2) Visa application forms completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa.
Korea (South) Visa Application

PHOTOGRAPHS

  • One recent 2" X 2" passport type photograph, in color, front view, and with a plain light background.

*The Embassy of South Korea requires all passport photos to be in color.*


LETTER OF CONFIRMATION or INVITATION

None Required

COVER LETTER

  • A letter from your company (or from yourself if traveling individually) with information on the traveler, destination, and terms and purpose of the trip.
Sample Cover Letter

OTHER DOCUMENTS

  • Submit a computer-generated flight itinerary from your travel agent, airline, or online booking agency. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from Korea, and flight information.
    The itinerary is required because the Embassy of Korea wants to know the dates you plan to arrive and depart from the country.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one.
  • Also note: Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.
  • For all non-US citizens: You must include your original green card. Photocopies are not acceptable.
  • The company address and phone number in Korea are required.

PAYMENT

The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.


Consular Rates

 Standard
3 Business Days
5 Year Multiple Entry$45.00
 
 Standard
At Least 8 Business Days		 Rush
4-8 Business Days		 Emergency
3 Business Days

EDS Service Rates

$70.00$110.00$195.00
 
A $10.00 surcharge is added for non-US Passport holders.
 
EDS accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express Credit Cards


SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS

When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.

Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193


All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.