How long does it usually take to get a tourist visa to Korea?

How long it takes to apply for a Korean visa depends on what kind of visa you are applying for. It takes 6 working days for sightseeing, business and visiting relatives, 5 working days for group tourist visa and 7 working days for studying abroad visa. Of course, you can also choose express delivery, which only takes 4 working days.

The following is the timetable for handling all kinds of Korean visas at the Korean Embassy under normal circumstances:

The cost of applying for a Korean visa

How much is a Korean visa? According to different visa types, Korean visas have different handling fees. Generally, you only need 260 yuan for a single visa, 445 yuan for two visas and 585 yuan for multiple visas. If it's urgent, a handling fee of 130 yuan will be added. See the table below for details:

Note: If a visa is refused in Korea or issued only once after multiple applications, the paid visa fee will not be refunded.

Materials needed to apply for a Korean visa

1, visa application form

2. 1 35×45mm color photos taken in the last six months.

3. Personal passport valid for more than 6 months.

4, the original ID card and a copy of the front and back

5. Temporary residence permit (residence permit): Applicants whose household registration is not in their own territory shall provide the original and photocopy of residence permit.

6, the original proof of economic ability (choose one)

References:

Korean visa website