South KoreaIssued to accredited diplomats, consular officials, and foreign government representatives and their accompanying family members posted to Korea.
South KoreaFor foreign government officials on official business and their family members.
South KoreaFor persons entering under bilateral agreements between South Korea and their home country.
South KoreaVisa-free entry for nationals of countries with visa exemption agreements for short-term stays.
South KoreaShort-term visa for tourism, transit, family visits, or attending events in South Korea.
South KoreaShort-term visa for foreign journalists and media personnel covering events in South Korea.
South KoreaFor short-term commercial activities including market research, contract signing, and trade meetings.
South KoreaShort-stay visa for tourism, visiting family, attending conferences, or general leisure up to 90 days.
South KoreaShort-stay visa for foreigners seeking medical treatment or recuperation at accredited Korean hospitals.
South KoreaShort-term business activities for individuals entering under specific bilateral or multilateral agreements (e.g., FTA).
South KoreaShort-term business activities for individuals invited by a Korean company or organization designated by the Minister of Justice.
South KoreaPermits short-term paid activities including performances, sports events, film production, and guest lectures up to 90 days.
South KoreaLong-term visa for foreign artists, musicians, and cultural professionals to engage in artistic or cultural activities in South Korea.
South KoreaAllows skilled foreign professionals and recent Korean university graduates to reside in Korea while actively seeking employment or starting a business.
South KoreaLong-stay visa for enrollment in bachelor's, master's, doctoral, or associate degree programs at accredited Korean universities.
South KoreaFor foreign nationals receiving industrial or technical training at Korean companies or institutions.
South KoreaLong-stay visa for language study at language institutes, vocational training, and other non-degree educational programs.
South KoreaLong-term visa for foreign correspondents and journalists stationed in South Korea.
South KoreaPermits foreign nationals to conduct religious activities, missionary work, or service at recognized religious organizations in Korea.
South KoreaAllows employees of multinational companies to transfer to a Korean branch, affiliate, or subsidiary.
South KoreaFor foreign investors and entrepreneurs who invest KRW 100 million+ in a Korean foreign-invested company and actively manage its operations.
South KoreaPermits trade activities, business negotiations, market research, and after-sales service for foreign companies with Korean business ties.
South KoreaFor foreign nationals employed as professors, lecturers, or researchers at degree-granting Korean universities and educational institutions.
South KoreaFor foreign crew members working on vessels or aircraft operating in Korean waters or airspace.
South KoreaFor native speakers of designated languages employed to teach at kindergartens, schools, private language institutes (hagwons), or corporations in Korea.
South KoreaFor foreign nationals conducting research at public or private research institutes, universities, or R&D centers in Korea.
South KoreaFor foreign nationals providing technology transfer services to Korean companies under contract.
South KoreaFor licensed professionals such as lawyers, accountants, doctors, and other regulated professions.
South KoreaFor foreign entertainers, musicians, athletes, and performers engaging in professional entertainment activities.
South KoreaFor skilled foreign workers in designated shortage occupations including IT, engineering, finance, biotechnology, and other fields specified by the government.
South KoreaFor foreign workers in seasonal industries such as agriculture and fisheries for up to 5 months.
South KoreaWork permit for unskilled/semi-skilled foreign workers in manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, and construction under the Employment Permit System (EPS).
South KoreaFor family members visiting or joining relatives with legal residence in South Korea.
South KoreaVisa for spouses and family members of Korean nationals or permanent residents to live together in Korea.
South KoreaThis visa is for family members of individuals holding specific statuses like Overseas Korean (F-4) or Working Visit (H-2).
South KoreaWorkation (F-1-D) visa for remote workers earning 2x Korean GNI (~USD 65,800/yr) employed by foreign companies; 1+1 years.
South KoreaLong-term residency for the foreign spouse of a Korean citizen.
South KoreaLong-term residency for the foreign minor child of a Korean national.
South KoreaKorean 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 KoreaPoints-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 KoreaA residency visa for long-term residents who have lived in Korea for a specified period on eligible visas.
South KoreaPermits spouses and minor children to accompany or join a foreigner holding a valid work, study, or long-term residency status in Korea.
South KoreaGrants broad residency and work rights to ethnic Koreans holding foreign citizenship (Gyopo/Joseonjok), enabling nearly unrestricted employment.
South KoreaSouth Korea's permanent residence status, granted via 5+ year residence, Korean-spouse, USD 500K+ investor, retiree, or exceptional-talent pathways.
South KoreaFor foreign nationals legally married to a Korean citizen, enabling long-term residence and eventual permanent residency.
South KoreaVisa for special cases including humanitarian purposes, medical treatment, legal proceedings, and other situations not covered by standard visa categories.
South KoreaAllows young adults from eligible countries to live and work in Korea for up to 1 year, combining travel and employment experience.