Single Entry E Visa Short Stay

Mode: E-VISAEntry: Single Entry • Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 90 Days

Processing

8 to 15 Working Days

Mode

E-VISA

Entry

Single Entry • Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

90 Days

Overview

Travelers who match the requirements can enter South Korea once with the South Korea Single Entry E visa for brief visits, business meetings, or tourism. Online applications or authorized channels are used to apply for the visa. Depending on the terms of their visa, visitors may remain for a restricted amount of time after being granted permission, typically between 30 and 90 days.

Why Travunited

•Expert Visa Help: Our professionals guide you through the whole South Korean Evisa application process.

•Easy Online Application: We help you complete the application quickly and accurately.

•Document Verification: All required documents are carefully reviewed by our personnel before being submitted.

•Reduced Error Risk: We review your application to minimize mistakes that can cause delays or rejections.

•Time-Saving Process: With our effective help, applying for a visa is quicker and easier.

•Safe Data Management: Your personal and travel-related data are handled securely and covertly.

•Committed Customer Service: Our employees assist you at every stage and answer your questions.

•Regular Updates: We keep you informed about the status and progress of your visa application.

Stats

•Visa validity: A South Korean single-entry E visa normally lasts for ninety days after it is granted.

•Length of stay: Many single-entry tourist visas allow for stays of up to 30 days.

•Visa denial rate: The expected rejection rate for South Korean visas might vary from 10% to 15%, depending on eligibility and supporting documentation.

•Robust tourism recovery: In March 2024 alone, 1.49 million tourists visited South Korea, a notable rise in international travel.

•Quarterly visitor numbers: Approximately 3.4 million foreign tourists visited South Korea in the first quarter of 2024.

•Annual arrivals: Over 16.4 million foreign visitors visited South Korea in 2024, demonstrating the country's strong tourism growth.

Documents Required

Required document

Download Templates

Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.

Visa Application Form

South Korea Application Form.pdf167.7 KB

Health Condition Report Form

South Korea Health Condition Report Form (1) (2).pdf64.6 KB

Sample Cover Letter

South Korea cover letter.docx7.3 KB

Visa Guide

VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.docx30.2 KB

Eligibility

•Candidates must be citizens of nations that are eligible for the South Korea Evisa program.

•Passport validity: The passport must be valid for at least six months after the planned entrance date.

•Travel purpose: The visa is typically granted for travel, conferences, business meetings, or brief stays.

•Completed visa application: Candidates must upload a correctly completed online visa application form.

•Passport-size photo: When submitting an application, a current passport photo is required.

•Travel schedule: You may need to provide proof of your confirmed return or subsequent travel tickets.

•Details about accommodations: Candidates may need to submit hotel reservations or a letter of invitation from a South Korean host.

•Financial proof: Proof that you have the money to pay for your stay in South Korea.

Visa Sample

View a sample of the approved visa document for reference.

Important Notes

•During its validity period, the visa only permits one entrance into South Korea.

•The Korea Immigration Service issues the eVisa electronically.

•Passports must be valid for at least six months prior to the date of entrance.

•When traveling, visitors should have a paper copy of their authorized eVisa.

•Typically, the visa is granted for travel, conferences, business meetings, and brief stays.

•Immigration officials set the maximum duration of stay, which is often between 30 and 90 days.

•Upon arrival, travelers might be required to present their return tickets and lodging information.

•It is necessary for visitors to have enough money to cover their expenses.

•There could be fines, penalties, or travel limitations if the visa is overstayed.

•Please ensure that all original documents are submitted to our office address. Kindly note that the embassy may request additional documents based on its requirements.

Rejection Reasons

•Incomplete or inaccurate online application for a visa.

•A passport that is invalid, expired, or has less than six months left on it.

•Missing supporting documentation, like a copy of your passport, a picture, or your itinerary.

•Supplying erroneous or inconsistent data in the application.

•Inadequate financial documentation to justify the stay in South Korea.

•Lack of supporting documentation or unclear travel purpose.

•Prior immigration infractions, including overstaying visas in South Korea or other nations.

•Background checks may reveal criminal records or security issues.

•Poor-quality or incorrect document uploads, including unclear passport scans or photographs.

•A history of dubious travel habits or repeated visa denials.

FAQs

1. Is a transit visa required for South Korea?

If you remain in the international transit area of the airport and your layover is less than 24 hours, you do not need a transit visa. However, if you wish to exit the airport, you may need a B-2 transit visa, depending on your nationality.

2. What is a single-entry visa for South Korea?

Travelers who match the requirements can enter South Korea once for brief visits, business meetings, or tourism with a South Korea Single Entry Evisa.

3.Is it possible for me to stay longer in South Korea?

The Korea Immigration Service may be able to provide extensions in specific circumstances.

4.Can I use this visa to enter South Korea more than once?

No, only one entrance is permitted with the single entry E visa. For a second visit, a new visa is needed.