A visa to South Korea is an entry permit for foreign nationals who wish to visit or stay in South Korea for specific purposes. We currently assist with a range of short-term visit visas, as well as selected student, family and employment visa categories. Nationals from countries eligible for Electronic Travel Authorisation may apply for K-ETA instead.
We assist with South Korea visa applications for the following purposes:
Visa to South Korea may be issued as single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry visas, depending on the applicant’s eligibility and the visa category.
Depending on the visa type and conditions granted, each stay in South Korea may be permitted for up to 90 days per entry.
All South Korea visa applicants are required to attend an in-person appointment at the Korea Visa Application Centre to submit their application.
We provide a comprehensive document-checking service to ensure your application is complete and meets the specific requirements of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore. We recommend submitting your documents to us at least four weeks before your intended travel date and no earlier than three months before departure.
Our extensive experience accumulated over 20 years enables us to guide you through the intricacies of South Korea Visa application process. We ensure your forms are meticulously organised and completed to the exact specifications of the embassy, significantly reducing the risk of delays or visa rejections.
Please be informed that Global Singapore Associates will cease accepting and submitting South Korea visa applications with effect from 1 September 2026.
This change follows the announcement by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore regarding the transition to a new visa application process. As a result, agent submission is no longer accepted.
However, we still assist clients with document checking, application preparation, and guidance to ensure that the required documents are properly prepared before submission. Please note that the final submission of the visa application will need to be made directly through the South Korea Visa Centre.
With over 20 years of experience in handling visa applications, we know exactly what the embassy requires. Our meticulous document review ensures that your application is flawless, reducing the likelihood of errors that can cause delays. We carefully check each document for compliance with the embassy’s standards, including ensuring that your supporting documents are in the correct format, properly translated if needed, and complete. This service saves you time, stress, and the risk of rejection.
Visa application forms can be daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the requirements. Our experienced team assists with the completion of the visa application form. Whether it’s your first time applying or you’re worried about the complex details, we ensure that everything is filled out accurately and to the embassy’s standards.
We provide an end-to-end service to provide a hassle-free application for you.
This service includes:
Applicants may collect the completed set of document from our office. Courier service can be arranged at an additional charge, if required.
This is a general requirement for type of visa to South Korea. We will provide more details once you engage our service. Please, email for assistance.
The nationals of the countries listed below travelling to South Korea for tourism or business can exercise a visa-free entry for a stay of up to 90 days but must hold a confirmed return air ticket.
While the Visa Exemption Agreement allows visitors to enter South Korea for various purposes like tourism, business meetings, conferences, seminars, and short-term studies, it’s important to note that this agreement does not apply to those seeking employment (paid or unpaid) in Korea.
Please note that you may not extend your stay in Korea beyond 90 days or change your status under the Visa Exemption Agreement while you are in Korea. Countries without a specified period (inside parenthesis) have a limit of 90 days.