Business visa to South Korea -Application, Requirements, Processing Time

Business visa to South Korea

A business visa to South Korea is issued for those who are invited to South Korea for business matters. Its validity is 3 months (single and double entry) or 1-5 years for multiple entry. Nationals from countries eligible for Electronic Travel Authorisation may apply for K-ETA instead.

Travellers who are seeking entry into South Korea must submit through a travel agent appointed by the Embassy. Global Singapore has been appointed by the South Korean Embassy to submit visa applications on the applicant’s behalf.

Quarantine-Free Travel to Korea

Quarantine is lifted for ALL travellers regardless of vaccination status starting from 08 June 2022.
The person is NOT required to remain in a certain country for a certain period of time before travel.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) / Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at a hospital or clinic within 1 day of departure OR PCR test taken within 2 days of departure.
Children under the age of 6 (as of entry date) accompanied by fully-vaccinated adults who submit valid negative test results are exempted from pre-departure PCR/RAT test.
ALL travellers including children below the age of 6 are required to register for Q-Code System prior to departure. A QR code will be issued to the traveller’s email after registration. The Q-Code is valid for one-time entry. Therefore, you need to register for Q-Code before every entry. If you require clarifications on Q-Code or assistance with any technical difficulties, please contact Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) at +82-2-2633-1339. We will not be able to assist you with the Q-Code.
PCR test (self-paying) to be taken at Incheon Airport or at a medical institution near your accommodation. Taking the on-arrival PCR is compulsory even if the traveller will stay in Korea for 3 days or less. Travellers are allowed to carry on activities before or after taking PCR test.

Required documents
Fees
Processing time
Delivery

Required documents for a business 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.

Completed and signed visa application form.
1 recent passport-size colour photograph on a white background – can be arranged in our office.
Passport (original and copy) with at least 6 months’ validity beyond the validity of the visa.
NRIC/EP/Spass/WP/LTVP/DP (original and copy). 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)

One of the following (click on + for details):

Letter issued by Singapore company to verify your employment status such as designation, salary, date of hire, date and purpose of visit (original 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 biz profile.

Invitation letter issued by Korean company (fax or scan copy is acceptable). It must include information like date of visit, purpose of visit, duration of visit and reason why the physical presence of the applicant is required despite COVID-19 situation.
Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명). It must have been issued within recent 3 months. The Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr.
Health Condition Report Form (to be completed by the applicant).
Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.

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Processing time for a business visa to South Korea:

Visa processing time for all types of visas is 5-7 working days excluding the submission day.
Urgent service is not available.

Delivery of your passport:

Do not have time to collect your passport? Let us save your time and money and deliver it to you for as low as SGD 12.00. Please, enquire at the time of submission or over the phone.

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