How to apply for a tourist visa from Shanghai to South Korea

To apply for a Korean visa in Shanghai, you first need to determine the visa type, and then prepare the required materials. Individuals can go directly to the Korean Consulate in Shanghai to submit the application; you can also submit the application to a travel agency. Most applications can be reviewed within 5-7 working days.

The procedure for applying for a Korean visa in Shanghai is as follows:

Step one: Determine the visa type and prepare visa materials.

Please refer to the Korean visa required materials page on the website of this center to prepare. If there are any required materials that cannot be submitted, materials proving the reasons can be used instead.

Step 2: Submit the application to the Korean Consulate in Shanghai

In principle, the visa should be applied for at the consular district visa office where the applicant’s domicile is located. Visa application time: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 11:30.

Contact information of the Shanghai Consulate:

Contact address: No. 60 Wanshan Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Step 3: Receive visa

Collection time at the Shanghai Consulate: Monday to Friday 14:00 - 16:30.