Visa Information

Visa Requirements for entry into Korea

 

1. VISA - Free Entry via K-ETA ( Korea - Electronic Travel Authorization )

Tourists can now visit Korea without a visa using K-ETA, an Electronic Travel Authorization. You can apply for K-ETA via the website or through the mobile app.
K-ETA allows visitors to stay in Korea visa free for up to 90 days based on your nationality.

You can find out whether your nationality is available for K-ETA, and your allowed period of stay through the K-ETA search engine:
https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaalification.do

Note: Thanks to the VisitKorea Campaign, you do not need to apply for a K-ETA if you are one of the below countries:

  • Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)
  • If you are exempt from K-ETA, a pop-up notice will appear during the application process.

2. For those who cannot apply for K-ETA (C-3 [short-term visiting within 90 days).

If your nationality is inapplicable for K-ETA, you are required to apply for a VISA to enter Korea.
Please contact your local Korean Embassy or Consulate and plan your VISA application in advance, so as not to delay your trip.

To study with us, you will probably be looking at the C-3 visa (short-term visiting within 90 days).
The C-3 VISA is available for those visiting Korea for 90 days or less, “for tourism, recuperation, visiting relatives, academic research and others” but not available to those who visit Korea for the purpose of “profit-making”.
The requirements for a C-3 visa application are below, but may differ depending on your nationality. Please double-check with your local Korean embassy.

C-3 VISA Requirements:

  • C-3 VISA Application Form
  • Passport­ Valid for at least 6 months or more.
  • A Color Passport Photo,­ Natural color, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
  • Your local resident or identity card.
  • Visa Application Fee­
  • Additional documents­ : Contact the Korean embassy or consulates near your area for additional documents you may need
    • You may need a Letter of Approval ­from Record Factory ( Apply Now )