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Work visa for foreign professional workers in designated specialized fields including design, architecture, and management.

Work visa for university professors and researchers. Requires position at a Korean academic institution at the level of assistant professor or above.

Visa for foreign religious workers and missionaries engaged in religious activities and services in South Korea.

Work visa for foreign researchers conducting research at Korean universities and research institutions.

Long-term residency visa for foreign nationals intending to reside in Korea long-term and work. Multiple eligibility pathways available.

Temporary work visa for short-term employment, research, advertising, and similar professional activities not exceeding 90 days.

Visa for family visits, conferences, competitions, training, academic research, and non-profit cultural activities.

Short-term visa for journalists and news professionals covering events in South Korea. Valid for up to 90 days.

Standard tourist visa for independent travelers not in organized group tours. Valid for leisure travel and sightseeing.

General short-term visitor visa for tourism, family visits, business meetings, academic research, and non-profit activities.

Points-based visa for skilled workers transitioning from non-professional (E-9), maritime (E-10), or working visit (H-2) visas with minimum 4-5 years work experience in Korea.

Visa for entrepreneurs and startup founders preparing to establish or establish a new business in South Korea.

Visa for international students enrolled in full-time academic programs at Korean universities and accredited institutions.

Work visa for foreign technical experts and instructors providing technology transfer and technical guidance at Korean companies.

Entry for citizens of 106 visa-exempt countries. Allows short-term stay of up to 90 days without prior visa application.

Youth mobility visa allowing young adults (18-30) from eligible countries to work and travel in South Korea for up to 1 year.

Visa for ethnic Koreans to legally work in South Korea. Open to Korean nationals domiciled abroad and descendants of Korean emigrants.