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    • Tourist visa to South Korea for a domestic helper

    A tourist visa to South Korea is granted for a domestic helper accompanying her employer to South Korea for example, for taking care of her employer’s child(ren) during the trip or to assist elderly member(s) of the employer’s family. A domestic helper must be hired by the employer for at least 6 months at the time of visa application in order to be eligible. A domestic helper is allowed to enter Korea twice a year (i.e every 6 months).

    In general, every employer/family is allowed to bring one domestic helper per trip. However, if there is any compelling reason to bring two helpers to Korea, the employer may submit 2 applications at the same time. The employer is required to provide supporting document(s) to prove the necessity.

    Processing update as of 1st Sept 2026

    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.

    Global Singapore Associates will continue to accept South Korea visa applications submitted on or before 28 August 2026, subject to the applicable processing requirements.

    Applicants intending to apply through Global Singapore Associates are therefore advised to submit their applications before the final submission date.

    Please note, we work on a pre-booked appointment basis only to ensure efficient and professional assistance to each of our clients. Please, scroll down to book an appointment.

    Required documents for a tourist visa to South Korea

    • Arrange your documents in the order according to the checklist.
    • All documents should be printed or photocopied on A4-sized paper.
    • Separate all the application documents for different applicants into individual sets.
    • NO staples/pins/paper clips should be used on documents.

    Documents required from a domestic helper

    • Visa application form. Completed and signed visa application form. It must be signed by hand (wet signature in blue ink).
    • Photograph. 1 recent passport-size colour photograph on a white background – can be arranged in our office. You cannot wear a white top; the top must have sleeves. The photo must be glued to the application form.
    • Passport. Original and copy with at least 6 months validity beyond the validity of the visa.
    • Copy of a work-pass. For a new employment pass with a QR code instead of an expiry date, you must provide a printout of the validity and expiry status (scanned within last 5 days) which can be obtained with a free SGWorkPass app (available on App Store and Google Play). The printout must show the access date at the top and the bottom.
    • Printscreen from the helper’s SingPass app showing her employment status with the name of their employer.
    • Global Singapore visa order form. Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.
    • Document checklist.

    Documents required from the employer

    • One of the following:
      • If you are an employee: a letter issued by Singapore company to verify your employment status such as designation, salary, date of hire, date and purpose of visit and that an employee bears all expenses for the trip (original with wet signature/stamp and issued within recent 1 month). LOC (Letter of Consent) issued by MOM is required if you are LTVP / LTVP+ holder.
      • If you are self-employed: latest printout of ACRA business profile (issued within the last month).
      • If you are a student: school letter stating name, passport number, and student status issued within recent 1 month (school letter issued by private institutions must be an original with wet signature/stamp).
      • If you are unemployed: spouse’s company letter, spouse’s passport (copy).
    • Recent 3 months Singapore bank account statements / passbook (original and copy) / e-statements, that show all transaction for the month including salary credits. All pages of the statement must be included. Only bank account statements printed directly from the banking app will be accepted. * Credit/debit card statements will not be accepted. If salary is not included in the statement, then need to provide 3 months payslips.
    • Passport copy of ALL family members who will be travelling to Korea.
    • Copy of NRIC/EP/Spass/WP/LTVP/DP. For work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use “SGWORKPASS” app to obtain your pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only).
    • A letter of guarantee for FDW.
    • A copy of a marriage certificate in English if the employer is married.
    • One of the following:
      • Looking after a young child below the age of 13: a copy of child’s birth certificate in English.
      • Looking after an elderly above the age of 65: a copy of employer’s birth certificate in English.
      • Other humanitarian reason(s): relevant document(s) to prove the necessity of bringing a domestic helper to Korea.

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      Processing time for a tourist visa to South Korea

      • The processing time for all types of visas is 4-7 working days excluding the submission day.

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