South Korea Visa For Pakistan

Are you a citizen of Pakistan and looking to study or work in South Korea? The South Korean Embassy is the only place where an applicant can apply for a visa.

Your visa application constitutes a very important part of your travel plans, and getting it right is even more crucial. As such, you cannot afford to neglect any step in the process – something which can all too easily happen if that application process seems a little daunting and complex. That’s why today I will be discussing how to secure a South Korea visa and going over everything you need to know about doing so.

I am wrting to you on the behalf of Korean Embassy in Islamabad to inform you that the Government of the Republic of Korea has introduced a new program called “The Smart-Senior-Global-Fellow” Fellowship Program for Pakistani nationals. This program is expected to bring all citizens of Pakistan to Korea. Under this program, Pakistani nationals can utilize your chance to work and learn at a higher level while being engaged in various areas such as engineering technology, medical science, culture, commercial industries and research from 2018~2020 period.

South Korea Visa For Pakistan

Starting the visa process to visit South Korea can be a very insightful and enlightening step for anyone interested in learning about the customs and culture of South Korea. From here on out, we will bring you through the entire visa process from start to finish.

I. Working Hours:

• Acceptance of Application: Monday to Friday 9:00~11:00 (Hours can be changeable)
• Return of Passports: Monday to Friday 9:30~11:30
• Processing Time: Minimum 3 weeks after receiving the application

THE EMBASSY DOES NOT HAVE ANY OBLIGATION TO EXPLAIN THE REASON OF DENIAL.

II. Visa Information for Pakistani Nationals:

• Pakistani nationals who have an ordinary passport have to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Korea.
• Diplomatic and official passport holders are exempted from Visa for staying less than 90 days in Korea.

Required Documents

• All applicants are requested to submit the following documents
  • Passport (valid for at least six months
  • 01 Application Form (filled in personally by the applicant)
  • 01 latest passport-size colored photograph
  • Documents according to the category of the status (see below).Authority Letter (If applicant is visiting Korea second time, physical appearance is not required)
  • (More than 91 Days) Medical Certificate and TB Test Report (Check for official medical centers on website – Visa Announcement) 
  • Consent to Quarantine

III. Short-Term visit Visa (Business; C-3-4)(For less than 90 days)

i. Documents to be prepared by Korean Inviter

• Letter of Invitation from Korean company[Original & Notarized]
• Guarantee Letter from Korean company[Original & Notarized]
• (Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )
• A Copy of Registration Certificate of the Korean Company

ii. Documents to be prepared by Pakistani Invitee

• Company & Personal National Tax number Certificate (Original & Copy)
• Company & Personal Tax payment Receipt (Original & Copy)
• Company Registration Certificate (Original & Copy)
• Company & Personal Bank Statement for previous six months
• Business Relationship supporting Documents e.g. L/C, B/L, Sales Contract.

Remark : Multiple Entry Visa

• The person who has visited Korea more than 4 times within recent 2 years without any violations of Korean immigration regulations and other laws are eligible to apply for multiple entry visa.
• Documents are the same as the above.

Remark : Multiple Entry Visa(Visa Fee Free)

• Those who have made visits to Korea more than 4 times within the recent 2 years at time of application or,
• Those who have visited Korea more than 10 times in total.(At least one of the visits must be within the recent 2 years)
• Visa issuance details: Short term general(C-3-1), Valid for 5 years with the maximum length of stay of 30 days.(Purpose of business include)

IV. Short-Term Visit Visa (family visit, conference ;C-3-1) (For less than 90 days)

i. Documents to be prepared by Korean Inviter

• Letter of Invitation from Korea[Original & Notarized]
• Guarantee Letter from Korea[Original & Notarized]
• ( Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )
• Copies of Alien Registration Certificate or Visa (in case the inviter is a Pakistani National)
• Others documents explaining purpose of entry

ii. Documents to be prepared by Pakistani Invitee

• Job Certificate/ Recommendation Letter
• Bank Statement for previous six months
• Others e.g. Marriage Certificate ( in case of marriage with Korean), family relationship paper etc.

V. Student Visa (D-2)

i. Documents to be prepared from Korea

• Letter of Admission from the President of College/University (original)
• Certificate of Scholarship from Educational Institute
• Business Registration Certificate of the School in Korea.

ii. Documents to be prepared in Pakistan

• Original Educational Certificates/Degrees (Attested by HEC or Related Educational Board).
• English Language Certificate (IELTS preferred)
• Original and copies of Educational Certificates/Degrees
• Those who get scholarship in Korea should provide Scholarship Letter/Financial support Letter from University.
• Bank Statement of financial guarantee (self)
• Bank Statement of financial guarantee, Financial Affidavit (parents)

* The Last 6 Months Bank Statements having enough money which can cover the whole cost of your stay in Korea on the certificate of admission. The money must have been held in Account for 1 Month at least. We cannot accept bank statements issued more than 2 weeks before the date of your application. If the Applicant is not able to support him/ herself financially, he/she can submit either Doc 1) or Doc 2) along with the applicant’s own bank statements

1) Parents’ Financial Affidavit: photocopy of the parents’ passport, Agreement Letter with signature which explains the parents will fully support the applicant financially, 6 months bank statement of parents bank account with the balance which can cover the certain amount of money mentioned above for last 1 month and birth or family relationship certificate to confirm the relationship between applicant and supporter.

2) If you get scholarship, you need to submit certificate of the scholarship. On the certificate, the sponsor should clearly mention about the scholarship detail, such as receiver’s name and total amount of money etc.

VI. Spouse of Korean (Marriage visa)(F-6-1)

 Eligibility: Spouse of Korean Nationals

i. Documents to be prepared by Inviter (Korea)

• Official Marriage Certificate(Specific)
• Basic Certificate(Specific)
• Family Certificate(Specific)
• Copy of Korean Identification Card
• Certificate of Resident Registration(Original)
• Copy of Passport
• Certificate of Real Estate Register/Rental Agreement
• Letter of Invitation[Original & Notarized]
• Guarantee Letter from Korean spouse[Original & Notarized]
• (Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )
• Personal Details Form for Marriage Migrant Visa
• Documents proving inviter has enough assets or job certificate
• Financial Support documents such as Bank Statement, Home lease Agreement or any property owned by Inviter.
• Credit History Certificate from National Bank Association Korea.
• Medical Certificate
• Inviter should visit the web page for complete documents: http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/pk-ko/brd/m_3351/list.do

ii. Documents to be prepared by Invitee( in Pakistan)

• Marriage certificate(issued by NADRA in Pakistan / in English) attested by Notary Public of Pakistan
• Police Character Certificate
• Medical Certificate and TB Test Report

VII. Dependent Family Visa (F-3): Joining Family

Eligible Family Members: Spouse & Minor family of Pakistani Nationals Holding D-1, D-2, D-4 , D-7, D-8, D-9 & E-7 Visas.

i. Documents to be prepared by Family in Korea

• Copy of Alien Registration card
• Letter of Invitation[Original & Notarized]
• Guarantee Letter from Korea or Inviter[Original & Notarized]
• Financial Support Documents; Inviter’s Job Certificate, Tax Paper, Bank Statements, etc.
• House Rental Statement
• ( Official Guarantee form can be downloaded from the Korean Immigration Official web-site; http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do )

ii. Documents to be prepared by family in Pakistan

• Certificate of marriage/birth/ family, etc.(in English, issued by NADRA)

IX. Non- Refundable Visa Fee

• Single Entry Visa $40 – Less than 90 Days
• Single Entry Visa $60 – More than 91 Days
• Multiple Entry Visa $90
  • Except Frequent Visitor(Gratis)
  • More than 4 times visit within the recent 2 years at the time of application or
  • More than 10 times visit in total(at least one of visit must be within the the recent 2 years)