South Korea
All Visa Pathways(47 visas)
South KoreaA-1 / A-2 — Diplomatic and Official Visa (A-1 / A-2)
Non-immigrant status for diplomats, consular officials, administrative staff, foreign government representatives, and accompanying family members posted to Korea.
South KoreaA-2 — Official Visa (A-2)
For foreign government officials on official business and their family members.
South KoreaA-3 — Agreement Visa (A-3)
Diplomatic status for persons designated under bilateral agreements and international treaties, typically for 3-5 years.
South KoreaB-1 — Visa Exemption (B-1)
Visa-exempt short-stay access for tourism and business visits, with K-ETA required for most nationalities (except 25 countries exempt through December 2026).
South KoreaB-2 — Tourist/Transit Visa (B-2)
Visitor visa for short-term tourism, transit, family visits, or attending events in South Korea.
South KoreaC-1 — Temporary News Coverage Visa (C-1)
Short-term visa for foreign journalists and media personnel covering events in South Korea.
South KoreaC-2 — Short-Term Commercial Visa (C-2)
Visit South Korea for short-term commercial activities including market research, trade negotiations, and machinery repair or inspection, for up to 90 days.
South KoreaC-3 — Short-Term Visitor Visa (C-3)
Visitor pass for tourism, business, or family visits—up to 90 days, no work permitted.
South KoreaC-3-3 — Medical Tourism Visa (C-3-3)
Short-stay medical treatment visa; valid for up to 90 days at Korean hospitals.
South KoreaC-3-5 — Business Visitor (Agreement)
Short-term business activities for individuals entering under specific bilateral or multilateral agreements (e.g., FTA).
South KoreaC-3-6 — Business Visitor (Sponsored)
Short-term business activities for individuals invited by a Korean company or organization designated by the Minister of Justice.
South KoreaC-4 — Short-Term Employment Visa (C-4)
Employment visa for professionals and skilled workers performing remunerative work in South Korea for up to 90 days under a formal employment contract.
South KoreaD-1 — Art and Culture Visa (D-1)
Long-term cultural exchange visa for artists and researchers engaging in non-commercial artistic or academic pursuits in South Korea.
South KoreaD-10 — Job Seeker Visa (D-10)
Job-seeker visa for skilled professionals and Korean university graduates, extendable up to 2 years with dependent visa support.
South KoreaD-2 — Student Visa (D-2)
Long-stay student visa for associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs at Korean universities with limited work authorization.
South KoreaD-3 — Industrial Trainee Visa (D-3)
Industrial training visa for employees of Korean companies' overseas subsidiaries or technology partners, up to 2 years.
South KoreaD-4 — General Training Visa (D-4)
Long-stay visa for language study at language institutes, vocational training, and other non-degree educational programs.
South KoreaD-5 — Journalism Visa (D-5)
Long-term visa for foreign journalists and media correspondents assigned to South Korea for news coverage and reporting.
South KoreaD-6 — Religious Activities Visa (D-6)
Non-compensated religious work visa for missionaries, priests, and monks serving registered Korean religious or social welfare organizations.
South KoreaD-7 — Intracompany Transfer Visa (D-7)
Allows employees of multinational companies to transfer to a Korean branch, affiliate, or subsidiary.
South KoreaD-8 — Corporate Investment Visa (D-8)
For foreign investors and entrepreneurs who invest KRW 100 million+ in a Korean foreign-invested company and actively manage its operations.
South KoreaD-9 — International Trade and Business Visa (D-9)
Permits foreign entrepreneurs and trade managers to operate independent businesses or oversee trade operations in South Korea for up to one year.
South KoreaE-1 — Professor Visa (E-1)
Work visa for professors, researchers, and lecturers at Korean universities, typically requires a doctoral or master's degree with specialized experience, renewable up to 5 years.
South KoreaE-10 — Crew Member Visa (E-10)
Employment authorization for foreign crew members aboard vessels or aircraft operating in South Korean waters and airspace.
South KoreaE-2 — Foreign Language Instructor Visa (E-2)
Employer-sponsored teaching visa for native speakers of designated languages in Korea; 1–2 years renewable.
South KoreaE-3 — Research Visa (E-3)
For foreign nationals conducting research at public or private research institutes, universities, or R&D centers in Korea.
South KoreaE-4 — Technology Transfer Visa (E-4)
5-year renewable work visa for foreign specialists providing technology transfer services to Korean companies.
South KoreaE-5 — Professional Employment Visa (E-5)
Employer-sponsored work visa for licensed professionals in regulated fields such as medicine, law, and aviation, renewable for up to five years.
South KoreaE-6 — Arts and Entertainment Visa (E-6)
Work visa for international entertainers, musicians, and athletes with a sponsoring Korean employer and 2+ years professional experience.
South KoreaE-7 — Special Occupation Visa (E-7)
Employer-sponsored work visa for skilled professionals in shortage occupations (IT, engineering, finance, biotechnology); renewable up to 3 years with PR pathway.
South KoreaE-8 — Seasonal Worker Visa (E-8)
Seasonal farm and fishing worker visa for up to 8 months, available through local government MOUs or family of marriage migrants.
South KoreaE-9 — Non-professional Employment Permit (E-9) - EPS
Work permit for unskilled and semi-skilled workers in South Korean manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, and construction; spouse cannot work.
South KoreaF-1 — Visiting/Joining Family Visa (F-1)
Join family members in South Korea with legal residence for up to 2 years without work authorization; fees USD 40-90.
South KoreaF-1-3 — Cohabitee Visa (F-1)
Cohabitant visa for spouses and family members of diplomatic (A-1/A-2/A-3), long-term (F-4/E-7+) status holders to reside in Korea.
South KoreaF-1-9 — Visiting/Joining Family Visa (Dependent of F-4/H-2)
Family reunification visa for spouses and children of F-4 or H-2 visa holders, renewable for up to 1 year per grant.
South KoreaF-1-D — Digital Nomad Visa (Workation Korea / C-3-1)
Workation (F-1-D) visa for remote workers earning 2x Korean GNI (~USD 65,800/yr) employed by foreign companies; 1+1 years.
South KoreaF-2-1 — Resident Visa (Spouse of Korean National)
Discontinued spousal residency visa for foreign spouses of Korean nationals, replaced by the F-6 visa in 2011.
South KoreaF-2-2 — Resident Visa (Underage Child of Korean National)
Long-term residency for the foreign minor child of a Korean national.
South KoreaF-2-5 — Resident Visa (High-Amount Investor)
Korean F-2 residency for investors of 500M+ KRW in a state-managed public business fund, with conversion to F-5 PR after 5 years.
South KoreaF-2-7 — Long-term Residency Visa (F-2)
Points-based long-term residence status for skilled foreigners already in Korea, granted in 3-year increments and the principal pathway to F-5 permanent residence.
South KoreaF-2-99 — Long-term Resident Visa (Points-based/Duration)
Points-based long-term residency for Korea residents of 5+ years meeting 52.4M KRW income and KIIP Level 4; renewable to 5 years, bridging to permanent residency.
South KoreaF-3 — Dependent Family Visa (F-3)
Allows spouses and minor children to accompany or join foreign nationals holding qualifying long-term work or residency visas in Korea.
South KoreaF-4 — Overseas Korean Visa (F-4)
Long-term work and residency permit for ethnic Koreans holding foreign citizenship, renewable for 2-year periods with unrestricted employment rights.
South KoreaF-5 — Permanent Residence (F-5)
South Korea's permanent residence status, granted via 5+ year residence, Korean-spouse, USD 500K+ investor, retiree, or exceptional-talent pathways.
South KoreaF-6 — Marriage Migrant Visa (F-6)
Family residence visa for foreign nationals married to Korean citizens, with work authorization and renewable pathway to permanent residency.
South KoreaG-1 — Miscellaneous Visa (G-1)
Humanitarian visa for asylum seekers, medical patients, trafficking victims, and those in special circumstances not covered by standard Korean visa categories.
South KoreaH-1 — Working Holiday Visa (H-1)
One-year work and travel program for citizens aged 18–30 from 30+ countries including Australia, Canada, UK, and Japan.