B-1 (Visa Waiver)
Applicants: Nationals of countries that signed visa-waiver agreements with Korea
Stay period: Within 3 months (non-extendable)
B-1 Visa Exemption - Travel/Short-term Work
Quick Overview
- Best for: Nationals of countries that signed visa-waiver agreements with Korea
- Typical stay: Within 3 months (non-extendable)
- What to prepare: Passport, application form, and photo are basic. Check additional documents by visa type.
Detailed Description
Nationals of a country that has a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea who wish to engage in activities under the agreement.
Upper limit of the period of stay that can be granted once: the period of stay under the agreement
Who can apply?
A person who has been granted a re-entry permit or exempted from a re-entry permit and enters the country before the end of the period for which the permit or exemption was granted.
A national of a country that has concluded a visa-free agreement with the Republic of Korea and is exempted under the agreement.
Persons entering the country for the purpose of international friendship, tourism, or the interests of the Republic of Korea and who have been granted an entry permit as prescribed by Presidential Decree.
A person who has been issued a refugee travel certificate and has left the country and enters the country before the end of the validity period.
Required Documents
Application (Form 34), original passport, and fee.
What to watch out for
- Even with the same visa code, outcomes can differ by nationality, education, career, and stay history.
- Please re-check document issue dates, translation, and notarization requirements right before submission.
- Stay period and work scope are finalized by the actual permit details.