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SOUTH KOREA – Visas Again Issued for China Travel
February 17, 2023
The South Korean government is once again issuing short-term visitor visas to travelers from China. South Korea resumed issuing these visas on 11 February 2023.
Read MoreCHINA: Restrictions on Travelers from Japan, South Korea
January 12, 2023
Due to concern over rising COVID rates in China, the government of South Korea stopped issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens. In return, Chinese consular posts in Japan and South Korea have suspended issuing Chinese visas of various kinds to Japanese and South Korean citizens.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test for Long-Term Visa or Residence
April 1, 2020
16 more countries have been added to the list of countries whose nationals are required to submit a tuberculosis test certificate in support of long-term visa and Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) applications in South Korea.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: New Process for Visa Issuance
February 18, 2020
Effective 24 February 2020, Korean consulates will begin to phase out the stamping of visas into passports.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Immigration Processing Delays
January 16, 2020
Due to a systems error in December 2019, the processing of immigration applications in South Korea is currently delayed by one to three weeks.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Stricter Policy for Illegal Stay
December 17, 2019
The Korean National Assembly is debating tougher penalties for the employers of illegal residents. For those voluntarily reporting illegal residence by 28 February 2020, penalties will be reduced or exempted.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Visa Invitations and Extensions Limited for Companies with Unpaid Tax
December 3, 2019
The Korean immigration authorities have introduced a new regulation rejecting applications for visa issuance confirmation numbers (VICN) and Alien Registration Card (ARC) extensions if the inviting company has any amount of arrears for any type of tax.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Work Experience Requirement Relaxed for E7 Visa Applications
December 2, 2019
Applicants for an E7 visa in Korea whose university diploma is not related to the job position in the Korean company only need to demonstrate three years of related work experience, rather than five years as previously required.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Clarification – For-Profit Activities Not Allowed on Business Visa or Visa Waiver
March 31, 2017
In its latest Visa Issuance Guidance Manual issued on 20th March 2017 (the “Guidelines”), Korean immigration clarified, and, in effect, narrowed the scope of permissible activities under the visa waiver status and C-3-4 short-term business visa, by classifying “for-profit activities” as permissible only under the C-4 short-term employment visa. This clarified policy will particularly affect […]
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Revised Rules for Frequent Visitor Visas
March 3, 2017
From 1st March 2017, foreign nationals qualifying for a five-year multiple-entry visa as frequent visitors to South Korea now have to apply for this visa at a Korean consulate before travelling, rather than receiving it at the port of entry on arrival, as previously. To qualify, applicants must be nationals requiring a visa to visit […]
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