AsiaVisa-FreeUpdated 2026-10-22

South Korea Visa

Single Entry Tourist Visa (C-3-9)

up to 30 days visa-free

Key Facts

Fee

from ¥680

Processing

5–8 working days

Validity

3 months

Stay

up to 30 days

Entries

Single entry

South Korea Visa Documents · At a GlanceChecklist

Bottom line: for a South Korea visa the core is passport + photo + application form + financial proof + employment/identity proof — the rest is situational.

① PassportValid 6+ months, ≥2 blank pages

② Passport photo ×2Taken within 6 months, 35×45mm

③ Application formComplete online, print & sign

④ ID / household registerBoth sides + full copy

⑤ Financial proof6-month bank statements, ≥RMB 30–50k balance

⑥ Employment/identity proofEmployment certificate + business licence

By your status

Employed: + business licence, 6-month salary statements

Freelancer: + asset proof, income source statement

Student: + enrolment certificate, birth certificate (minors)

Retired: + pension certificate, pension statements

Itinerary & insurance (most countries)

Round-trip flight reservation (refundable), hotel booking covering the whole trip, detailed itinerary, and travel insurance (mandatory in some countries, ≥€30,000 cover).

South Korea specific notes

✅ Visa-free: no prior visa needed for ordinary passport (subject to border control).
Jeju Island visa-free 30 days (direct flights only); other types via designated agencies.

The above is a general framework (updated 2026-10-22). Requirements change yearly — for exact balance amounts, which documents need translation/notarisation, and current policy, ask an advisor for the exact list

Key Documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Round-trip flight ticket
Hotel booking
Sufficient funds

Important Notes

Visa-free for Chinese citizens — no advance application needed.
Final approval rests with the destination country's consulate.

Final visa approval is decided by South Korea's consulate. Information is for reference and should be confirmed against the current official requirements before applying.