Korean visa and entry and exit

Visitors holding passports of Taiwan Province Province and Macao Special Administrative Region can stay in Korea for 3 days without a visa. Passengers holding HKSAR passports can stay in Korea for 9 days without a visa; Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand can stay in Korea for 9 days without a visa. Visitors with China passports can apply for visa-free entry to Jeju Island, South Korea for 3 days (the Korean consulate has specific regulations on the qualifications of applicants, please consult the local consulate for details).

China tourists who hold valid visas from the United States and Japan and exit tickets from third countries can stay in Korea for 15 days after passing the entry examination (note! The possibility here means possibility, but it doesn't mean express stipulation. The final result depends on the judgment of the prosecutor at the time of immigration review). In other cases, you must first apply for a visa from the Korean embassy or consulate, and you can ask the nearby embassy or consulate for details of the materials needed to apply for a visa. Individual/group tourist visas are the second largest source country in Korea. South Korean tourists to South China are developing rapidly from group tours to individual tours, and the success rate of individual visa applications is also improving.

1. materials to be prepared: 1) original passport: valid for more than half a year;

2) photos: 3 one-inch color photos taken in the last three months;

3) Copy of passport and ID card; Original account book;

4) A copy of the passbook with a transaction record of more than 5, yuan opened six months ago (individual tourist visa: the original bank deposit certificate of more than 1, yuan needs to be frozen for at least 3 months. -B copy of real estate license -C copy of private car certificate. According to the requirements of travel agencies and embassies, you can choose to provide one of the above three requirements or both. The more information, the better the visa.

2. It is also required to provide:-On-the-job personnel: it is required to provide the on-the-job personnel certificate and a copy of the business license of the unit (on-the-job personnel certificate-company letterhead, stamped with the official seal of the company, indicating the working period, position, contact number, contact person, etc. ) -B Copy of business license -C If you are not working in the company, you need to provide a certificate issued by your neighborhood committee -D Student: Proof of studying (written on school stationery and stamped with the official seal of the school, indicating the time of admission and the duration of study, etc. ) or copy of student id card -E retirees: three copies of retirement certificate are required. Travel plan four. Resume and other related materials * The above materials are for general reference only. The specific requirements vary according to the embassy and travel agency.

consular division: consulates in Beijing: consulates in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Gansu, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet and Ningxia; Consulates of Qingdao and Shandong in Shanghai; Consulates of Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang in Guangzhou. Consulate General of Fujian in Hong Kong: Consulate General of Hong Kong and Macao in Shenyang: Consulate General of Liaoning Province, Heilongjiang Province and Jilin Province in Chengdu: Chongqing City, Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province and Guizhou Province. Tips:

1. It is more convenient to entrust the travel agency in my district to handle the application according to the division of the consular district. Travel agencies can act as agents for group/individual visas and business visas. Good reputation, authentic travel agencies, many visas, good credit in the embassy, which is helpful for visa application.

2. The required amount of real estate license will vary according to different embassies and travel agencies in different regions. Compared with group visas, individual visas require more, mostly RMB 5,-1,, with additional conditions. When applying for a personal visa, it is best to make preparations in advance after knowing the specific requirements in advance. If the applicant's visa is refused, according to the travel agency, the visa fee paid will not be refunded. The visa is valid for 3 months, and you can stay in Korea for 15 days after the visa.

4. If the applicant has been refused a visa by the consulate, it must be reported truthfully, otherwise the visa will be refused again. Personal visa, student refusal rate is higher than that of on-the-job personnel. However, in April 27, the Korean government issued a new visa-free travel policy for students studying in China, which is beneficial to students' group travel. * For other visa matters, please refer to the website of the Embassy in China-www.koreaemb.org.cn (China) for entry, exit and travel requirements.

1. Basic information of Korea. The country name is the Republic of Korea, with an area of 99,6 square kilometers and a population of more than 47 million. It is a single country. The capital Seoul covers an area of 6,552 square kilometers and has a population of more than 1 million. The climate in Korea is similar to that in China, with four distinct seasons. January to March, winter: the average temperature is below . April-June, spring: the average temperature is 1-2 degrees Celsius. July-September, summer: the average temperature is 25-32 degrees Celsius.

October to December, autumn: the average temperature is about p>1 degrees Celsius. The time difference is one hour earlier than China time. Korean is a common language, and overseas Chinese in Korea also know Chinese. Airports, luxury tourist hotels and big department stores can all use English. Recently, some public facilities and big department stores have added Chinese commentary broadcasts. General hotels can use 22V voltage and 11V voltage (two-phase flat angle plug). All services and goods include a 1% surcharge. There is no service charge for buying things in the store. Hotels and other hotels at the same level charge 1% service fee. Tap water in restaurants is safe to drink. Compared with Chinese food, Korean food is relatively simple and light. The local people usually eat white rice, a bowl of soup, several dishes (mainly pickles) and sometimes meat and seafood.

public telephones are divided into blue, silver gray and magnetic card telephones (IP). Blue and silver-gray phones are coin-operated and can make local and domestic long-distance calls; This magnetic card can make domestic and international calls. How to use international calls: dial the international long-distance access number first (dial 1 or 2,8 for ordinary calls; Dial 345 or 365, 388, 7, 727, 766, 77 by mobile phone, and then dial country code-area code-telephone number.

for example, to make a long distance call to Beijing, the number is 12345678, and the dialing method is 1-86-1-12345678 IP calling card. Usually, tourists don't travel with their mobile phones, just use prepaid phone cards. This kind of calling card can be bought at 24-hour convenience stores or street newsstands. Alarm 112; And fire emergency 119 can be dialed directly without dialing the area code. Lost and Found When you lose something, you can contact the Lost and Found Center of Seoul Police Department.

Address: No.12, Hongyi District, Chengdong District Tel: 2)2299-1282 (Korean) Fax: 2)2298-1282 Medical Conditions The medical conditions in Korea are better and the drug prices are more expensive than those in China. There is no common epidemic. Public security situation: The political situation in South Korea is stable, the public security situation is good and the crime rate is low. Two. Entry and customs precautions When entering the country, customs inspection can be divided into non-declaration channels (green) and declaration channels (red).

the foreign currency held by the passengers does not exceed USD 1,, and the total value of their personal belongings does not exceed USD 6 (only 1 bottle of wine, 1 boxes of cigarettes and 2 ounces of perfume), and they do not carry any articles prohibited from entering or leaving the country (including guns, gunpowder, drugs, animals and plants, articles endangering public security, counterfeit money or valuable securities). When carrying valuables out of the country, you must fill out the declaration form for carrying out the country. Customs declaration is in principle a written declaration, but the carry-on baggage carried by tourists can be declared orally. Those who use oral declarations for smuggling will be punished more severely. Korean antiques and important cultural relics must be approved by the cultural property appraisal institute before they can leave the country. For details, please contact Incheon Customs at 82-32-452-3114.

when you enter Korea, if you have more than $1,, you must declare it to the customs officer. Non-resident passengers leaving Korea must obtain permission from the Korean bank or customs if they carry foreign currency or won (including traveler's checks and bank checks) equivalent to more than 1, US dollars. However, the amount declared at the time of entry need not be declared again. Those who violate this provision will be fined or punished according to the Foreign Exchange Trading Law. All imported animals and plants and their products must be quarantined at the airport and the port of entry upon entry. The currency is won, with denominations of 1 yuan, 5, yuan and 1, yuan, and the coins are 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan and 5 yuan. In banks and major tourist hotels, US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, Japanese yen, British pounds and other foreign currencies can be converted into won, and the exchange rate changes with market fluctuations.

according to the benchmark exchange rate price of the bank of Korea on July 27th, 26, one dollar was converted into 952.5 won and 1 yuan RMB was converted into 119.25 won. Four. Transportation and Tourism Seoul has the largest subway system in China, with a daily passenger traffic of 5.5 million passengers. Seoul Metro has 8 lines with a total length of 287 kilometers and 263 platforms. Seoul subway extends in all directions, with high utilization rate and convenience.

There are subways in Busan, Daegu and Incheon. Busan Metro has two lines with a total length of 7.5 kilometers and 73 platforms. Daegu Metro Line 1 has a total length of 25.9 kilometers and 3 platforms. Incheon Metro is 21.9 kilometers long and has 22 platforms. There are three kinds of buses in Korea, namely city buses, airport limousines and high-speed buses. Local buses drive on the main roads of the city; Airport limousines travel between Incheon International Airport, downtown station and suburbs; High-speed buses run between major cities. Taxis are divided into ordinary and luxury types. Luxury is more expensive, but it can provide better service. All luxury taxis and many ordinary taxis are connected by mobile phones, and English, Japanese and Chinese translation services are provided to foreign tourists.

There are flights and trains between major cities in Korea.

5. Business hours of institutions: working days, saturdays, sundays/holidays, 9: 3-16: 3 rest days for banks, 9: -18: rest days (November-February 17: ), 9: -13: post offices (November Department stores of foreign embassies are closed at 9: -16: 1: 3-19: 3 1: 3-19: 3 1: 3 Korean customs Korea has been influenced by Confucianism for two thousand years, paying attention to etiquette, respecting the old and loving the young, being humble to each other and treating foreign countries. Pay attention to etiquette and personal image after going to Korea, and don't make any noise in public. When entering a Korean restaurant or family, take off your shoes, pay attention to the hygiene of shoes and socks, and don't go barefoot; Don't smoke without the consent of the other party; Don't spit or blow your nose in the street. When Koreans meet, the traditional etiquette is to bow.

When the younger generation and the younger generation meet their elders or superiors while walking, they should bow and stand aside and let them go first to show their respect. When people meet and greet each other, they bow and shake hands. When shaking hands, either use your hand or your right hand, and only nod once. Bowing etiquette is generally not used on businessmen. When dealing with Korean officials, you can usually shake hands or nod gently. Women usually don't shake hands with others.

In social groups and banquets, men and women socialize separately, even at home or in restaurants. In Korea, if someone invites you to visit or eat at home, you should bring a small gift, and it is best to choose packaged food. When you leave, the host will see you to the door or outside and say goodbye. Koreans accept gifts with both hands, but they don't open them in front of guests. It is not advisable to send foreign cigarettes to Koreans. Wine is the best gift for Korean men, but not for women, unless you explicitly say that wine is for her husband. When giving gifts to Koreans, it should be noted that Korean men like brand-name textiles, ties, lighters, electric razors and so on.

women like cosmetics, bags, gloves, scarves and cooking condiments. Children like food. If you send money, you should put it in an envelope.

seven. Seoul is the tenth largest city in the world. In this city, the past and the present exist in a wonderful way. Historic palaces, gates, shrines and precious works of art in museums are evidence of the city's brilliance. There are four ancient royal palaces in the city (Korean Dynasty 1392-191): Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deshou Palace, Changde Palace and Chang Gung Palace. Jeju Island, located at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula, is the only island in South Korea where roads have been built. The whole island is formed by volcanic eruption, with a total area of 1845 square kilometers. It is the largest island in Korea, with various natural landscapes. Tourists can arrive from Seoul in about an hour by plane.

Jeju Island has a subtropical maritime climate, with an average annual temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, the hottest summer is 33.5 degrees Celsius, and the coldest winter is 1 degree Celsius. It is a popular tourist destination, with a small temperature difference throughout the year. Korean hotels are divided into five categories: super luxury (5 stars), luxury (5 stars), first class (4 stars), second class (3 stars) and third class (2 stars). Ordinary and standard double rooms in ultra-luxury hotels are about 2,-4, won per night, luxury hotels are 15,-25, won, first-class hotels are 1,-15, won, second-class hotels are 5,-1, won, and third-class hotels are 3,-1, won. Most luxury hotels are equipped with fitness centers, saunas, business centers, western-style restaurants, cafes and other supporting facilities, but an additional 1% service charge is required. Eight. China Embassy Contact Information China has an embassy in Seoul and a consulate general in Busan.

The Consular Section of China Embassy Tel: 6-74-54;

the fax number is 82-2-755-469;

Consular protection telephone number: 2-755-535.

Consulate General of Busan Tel: 51-743-7983 *

Article Source: Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.