How to apply for a visa when traveling independently to South Korea

1. The materials required for a Korean tourist visa are as follows:

1. Visa application form. (South Korean visa application form)

2. Photo: 1 2-inch color ID photo with white background taken within the past six months, specifications: 33*48mm or 35*45mm.

3. Passport: A private passport valid for more than 6 months.

4. ID card: original and photocopy of the front and back sides of the ID card.

5. Original documents proving financial ability (choose one):

--Original credit card or debit card statements in the past six months.

--Original bank statements for the past six months (the basis for applying for a visa is that bank statements must be submitted within two weeks).

-- Social insurance records in the past six months.

--Originals and copies of vehicle and property certificates.

6. If you are registered abroad (choose one):

--The original and copy of the temporary residence permit (residence permit).

-- Social insurance certificate for the past three months (from 2016-6-6).

Other required information:

1. In-service personnel (those with household registration in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are exempted from submission):

- Provide a copy of the business license A copy of the document with the official seal or a copy of the organization code certificate with the official seal;

- Employment certificate: It needs to be printed on the company’s regular letterhead paper, and the applicant’s name, passport number, Time of employment, position, total monthly income, date of departure to Korea, company address, contact number, and fax number. The letter of certification from the person in charge of the unit shall be signed and stamped with the official seal of the company.

2. Retirees:

A copy of the retirement certificate is required.

3. Current students:

- A copy of the entire student ID card.

- The original certificate of leave approval from the school is required.

4. Unemployed persons:

Unemployed persons and freelancers can provide proof of asset income and relationship certificates of immediate family members (couples, parents). If you are a housewife, you need to provide proof of employment and assets of your spouse, as well as a copy of your marriage certificate.

2. Application procedures:

Starting from March 6, 2017, applicants in all consular districts can submit applications directly to the consulate, or apply for them through a travel agency designated by the consulate. .

The consular districts of the Korean Embassy and Consulates in China are divided as follows:

1- Embassy in China: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei Province, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region , Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province.

2 - Consulate General in Shenyang: Liaoning Province, Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province.

3 - Consulate General in Shanghai: Shanghai, Anhui Province, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province.

4 - Consulate General in Guangzhou: Guangdong Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hainan Province, Fujian Province.

5?- Consulate General in Qingdao: Shandong Province.

6- Consulate General in Chengdu: Chongqing City, Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province, Guizhou Province.

7- Consulate General in Xi'an: Shaanxi Province, Gansu Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

8- Consulate General in Wuhan: Henan Province, Hubei Province, Hunan Province, Jiangxi Province.

9- Consular Office in Dalian: Zhongshan District, Xigang District, Shahekou District, Ganjingzi District, Lushunkou District, Jinzhou New District (Jinzhou District, Development Zone, Bonded Zone) in Dalian City.

Extended information:

Notes:

1. All applicants are required to provide original ID cards (minors can be replaced by original household registers).

2. Please provide the original ID card in good condition. If it is degaussed or damaged, the embassy will not be able to read the information.

3. The embassy will not accept visa applications with Korean visa refusal records within 6 months.

Reference materials:

Korea Visa Website--Korea Visa Website