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

General visa to South Korea

A general visa to South Korea is issued for foreign nationals who intend to visit to Korea for conference, training, participate in a competition without receiving remuneration, etc. Its validity is 90 days (single and double entry; make sure your visa covers your travel dates) 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.
With effect from 01 October 2022, the on-arrival and pre-departure PCR test requirements will be lifted.
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.

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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.
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)
One of the following:
- If you are employed: 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 (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: a letter issued by school to verify student status and purpose of visit (original and issued within recent 1 month).
Invitation letter issued by Korean company (a scanned copy is acceptable). It must include information like the date of the visit, the purpose of the visit, and the duration of the visit.
Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명). It must have been issued within the last 3 months. The Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr.
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 working days excluding the submission day.
Urgent service is not available.

General visa