Requirements to obtain VISA to enter Korea

Passport Information

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee’s apply).

US CITIZENS DO NOT NEED A VISA TO ENTER KOREA FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS OR LESS FOR SHORT TERM TOURIST/BUSINESS VISIT

South Korea Tourist Visa

A valid signed passport with at least six months validity remaining and at least one blank visa page.
1 visa application form, completed and signed – Click Here.
1-passport type colored photograph (2×2),front view facing,on a white background, less than 6 months old. No glasses to be worn.
Notarized copy of the green card (front and back – colored copy) or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen
Proof of sufficient funds during the intended stay in Korea
Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary
ETS Order form Click Here

South Korea Business Visa

A valid signed passport with at least six months validity remaining and at least one blank visa page.
1 visa application form, completed and signed – Click Here.
1-passport type colored photograph (2×2),front view facing,on a white background, less than 6 months old. No glasses to be worn.
Notarized copy of the green card (front and back – colored copy) or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen
A letter from the company in the U.S.( on company letterhead) stating the purpose and duration of the trip and guaranteeing all financial expenditure during the intended stay of the applicant in Korea (Original letter is required)
A letter of invitation from the host company in Korea (If the applicant is requesting a multiple entry visa,the letter of invitation must state so-Original letter is required)
Business registration license of the host company in Korea
Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary
ETS Order form Click Here

Other Information

Please call ETS for latest updates and questions.

Please note: The embassy/consulate may request additional paperwork as deemed necessary

Processing Instructions

Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to:

Express Travel Services

5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free : 1-866-376-1125
info@etsonweb.com

Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.

Fees for Express Travel Services

$75.00 – Regular (11-14) Business Days)
$99.00 – Rush (7-10 Business Days)
$150.00 – Expedite (5-6 Business Days)

Consular Fees

For U.S. Citizens

Single/Multiple entry-$45.00

For Non-U.S. Citizens

Single entry – $40.00
Multiple entry- $90.00

Please note – ETS charges a $5.00 fee to make money order for consular charges.
These fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.

Postage

$25.00 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)
$20.00 Courier Service (Standard Overnight)
$45.00 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
$75.00 Courier service (First Overnight)

We use only FedEx services
Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.

For Further Information Contact

Consulate General of Korea
3243 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-385-9300
http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-losangeles-en/index.do