Step-by-step guide

Let us walk you through the process

1
Identify visa type
Choose the right visa for your trip

The first step is to determine which visa type you need, and check whether you’re eligible to apply for it.

You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.

Each application must comply with the guidelines applicable for your visa category.

2
Begin your application
Get started with your visa application

Once you are ready to apply, you can download & print the application form complete it and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law, Korea Visa Application Center must obtain your consent to process your personal data before proceeding with your visa application. Please download, print, complete, sign and bring the consent form along with your visa application form when you visit the Visa Application Centre.

Please click here to download the consent form.

3
Book an appointment
Choose a Visa Application Centre and make an appointment

Once you have filled your visa form, you can book an appointment to submit your visa application at the Korea Visa application centre.

Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment.

If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

Or you may also choose to drop off at the Visa Application Center with no need an appointment. Please check the opening hours.

4
Visit a Visa Application Centre
Attend your scheduled appointment

You’ll have to submit your completed visa application form at the Visa Application Centre.

5
Track your application
Stay informed about the progress of your application
6
Collect your passport
Receive your passport from the Visa Application Centre

After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier for an additional fee.

Collecting your passport in person: bring the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a form of Government identification. If permitted you may be able to send a representative to collect your passport; they will need to present a letter of authorization signed by you, bring the receipt issued to you by the Visa Application Centre and their Government identification.

Please check with the Visa Application Centre at opening time for the options available to collect your documents.

Ready to apply?

Start your visa process and then come back to us with your reference number to take advantage of the services on offer.

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