Korea South

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1 Year

Duration

1 Year
  • Tourism
  • Extendable
  • Work
  • Citizenship
Tourist Visa South Korea

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Tourist Visa South Korea
  • Tourism
  • Dependents
  • Short-Stay
  • Citizenship

Duration

3 months
Details
Business Visa South Korea

Korea South

Business Visa South Korea
  • Short-Stay
  • Dependents
  • Business
  • Citizenship

Duration

3 months
Details
Family Visa (More than 90 Days) South Korea

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Family Visa (More than 90 Days) South Korea
  • Long-Stay
  • Dependents
  • Extendable
  • Citizenship

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  • Work
  • Dependents
  • Business
  • Citizenship

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Working Holiday Visa (H-1) South Korea

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About

A reciprocal agreement between South Korea with 25 countries allows citizens to obtain a Working Holiday Visa (H-1 visa) in South Korea. It lets the holder travel, work and even study for one year. Young individuals aged between 18-30 can apply for this visa. 

How does a Working Holiday Visa work in Korea?

During your 12-month (maximum) stay in Korea, you are free to leave and return as often as you like. However, this visa does not guarantee you will find employment in Korea. It is a one-time visa.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Working Holiday Visa (H-1), you must:

  • be within the age of 18-30.
  • be a national of a country with whom South Korea has an agreement for this visa.
  • hold a valid passport.
  • not be having a South Korean Working Holiday Visa already.
  • have sufficient funds to support your stay.
  • be travelling alone, not with dependents.
  • have a clean criminal record.

Documents

All applicants are requested to submit the following documents.

  • Application Form (filled in personally by the applicant).
  • Passport (valid for at least six months).
  • Latest passport-size coloured photograph.
  • Letter of invitation
  • Copy of company's Report or Registration certificate under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act.
  • Criminal Record Check.
  • Health Insurance remains valid throughout your stay in this country.
  • Bank Statement for the previous six months.
  • A return flight ticket or proof of purchase.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for a visit.
  • Consent to Quarantine.
  • Job Certificate/ Recommendation Letter.
  • Medical certificate.
  • Flight Itinerary.
  • Negative Tuberculosis Test Result (Original).
  • Marriage Certificate (in case of marriage with Korean), family relationship paper etc.

Process

How to Apply
You'll need to apply by filling in the online South Korean Working Holiday Visa form. After that you pay the due fees. Ensure that you've compiled all the required documents and wait for your South Korea Visa Issuance confirmation.

When to Apply
It is recommended to apply well in time to ensure that no important deadlines are missed. You can apply earliest at 90 days before you intend to go.

Visa Processing Time
The visa processing time is seven working days and has no urgent processing available.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The Working Holiday Visa usually allows the individual to stay in South Korea for one year.

Fees
This visa fees are as follows.

  • Single entry (up to 90 days) - Fee: 40 USD
  • Single-entry visa (longer than 90 days) - Fee: 60 USD
  • Double-entry visa - Fee: 70 USD
  • Multiple-entry visa - Fee: 90 USD

Extension

You cannot get an extension for an H-1 visa in South Korea.

Highlights

Study
H-1 holders can take a class at a private school and language course. But they cannot take a regular degree course at University.

Dependents
Dependents cannot accompany you. 

Extension
Extension of this visa is not allowed.

Multi-entry
This visa is available in multiple entries.

Foreigners who will be working in South Korea for more than 90 days are required to apply for the Alien Registration Card (ARC). So, you need to visit the local immigration office in Korea within 90 days of arrival. With the ARC, foreigners may travel overseas during their stay in Korea and return to continue their work assignments.

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