Business Visa In South Korea
Business visa in South Korea is granted on case to case basis. Applicants must have a legitimate reason for visiting South Korea either for attending an approved meeting, conference or seminar, or pursuing business and investment opportunities. Businessmen and investors who wish to make investments in South Korea must demonstrate the good faith of their intentions to the Immigration Officer at the time of the interview by means of bank guarantees and other relevant documents.
Business visa programs provide an excellent opportunity for businessmen who are developing their business in South Korea to get a residence visa and work permit. Business visas are designed for those people that are going to stay in South Korea for a short-term basis such as attending business launch events, negotiating contracts, making visits to potential partners and other individuals to carry out a short-term business process.
Business Visa In South Korea
A business visa in South Korea is issued to applicants whose main objective of visiting is for business purpose. Those who want to do business with selected companies and organizations are required to hold a business visa. This visa is recommended for those who are planning short-term business trips in South Korea.
Required documents for a business visa to South Korea
- Arrange your documents in the order according to the checklist.
- All documents should be printed or photocopied on A4-sized paper.
- Separate all the application documents for different applicants into individual sets.
- NO staples/pins/paper clips should be used on documents.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- 1 recent passport-size colour photograph on a white background – can be arranged in our office.
- Passport (original and copy) with at least 6 months’ validity beyond the validity of the visa.
- NRIC/EP/Spass/WP/LTVP/DP (original and copy). For work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use “SGWORKPASS” app to obtain your pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)
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- Invitation letter issued by Korean company (fax or scan copy is acceptable). It must include information like date of visit, purpose of visit, duration of visit and reason why the physical presence of the applicant is required despite COVID-19 situation.
- Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명). It must have been issued within recent 3 months. The Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr.
- Health Condition Report Form (to be completed by the applicant).
- Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.