Korea (South)
Citizenship: USA
Please note this visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.
US passport must be signed, valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2-3 blank visa pages not amendment pages in passport. If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with obtaining new passport or passport renewal for a valid US passport.
- Passport and ETA is required/ Regular Visa is required for stay over 90 days
- U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP)On November 17, 2008, the Republic of Korea joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As a result, on reciprocity, U.S. citizens can visit the Republic of Korea without a visa for duration of up to 90 days or less if the purpose of the trip is for tourism, business meeting, attendance at a conference or visiting families or relatives. (Extension of stay is not permitted). From September 2021, U.S. Citizen who is qualified for Visa Waiver Program(VMP) must get a Electronic Travel Authorization(ETA) before enter to Republic of Korea.
- Request ETA with JIDS for tourism or business meetings/conferences only
- JIDS Fee is 75.00/Korea ETA is 10.00 SEND PASSPORT BIO PAGE <NEW PHOTO AND JIDS REQUEST FORM to passport@justindocument.com
- If stay if over 90 days contact JIDS we must make an appointment to submit your documents, once submitted processing time is approx. 14 days for issuance of visa. PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Your Checklist– Documents Required for ETA
Approval can take up to 72hrs. Must apply with sufficient time. Nonrefundable fee to JIDS and Korea.
Validity is generally multiple entry over a period of two years and is subject to change
If hotel information changes you must update ETA before travel
ETA is not a VISA and does not guarantee admission into Korea, Korean immigration service makes this final determination at port of entry
Eligibility: For Business or Tourism ETA:
Tourism, business meetings or conferences.
Any paid activities must apply for a actual visa you are not eligible for ETA.
You must still hold printed approval ETA, proof of sufficient funds, onward/return flights, and hotel confirmation at entry into Korea. Passport must always have 6 months of validity from last day of stay in Korea.
Required documents needed to be scanned to JIDS:
1/Color copy of PASSPORT VITALS PAGE-jpeg
2/New Passport Photo –jpeg
3/JIDS REQUEST FORM
4/ASK JIDS TO SEND YOU QUESTIONAIRE
If applying for REGULAR VISA or staying over 90 days:
Valid U.S. Signed Passport
*Korea requires 6 months from last day of stay for a visa to be issued.
Note: In order to obtain visas, passport must have at least two -three blank visa pages side by side. Pages in the passport marked “Amendment” pages are not valid for visas. JIDS recommends your passport is valid for at least six months past the last day of stay from international destination.
JIDS can help you renew it if you need more validity. If you require passport services, please refer to our passport services section.
Actual passport and 1 color photocopy of the vital statistics page. Passport must have at least 6 months of validity from last day of stay.
2 and 3/
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4/Photo Requirement
Applicant must submit (2) color, passport style 2 x 2 photograph.The photos must be recent within 6 months, and generally not the same photo as in the passport.
- See digital image requirements: Passport Photo Requirements.
5/Proof of Travel
Must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online travel site. E-confirmation from an airline or travel company showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure to and from your visa destination. Acceptable with a valid record locator.
6/If Business Cover Letter from the U.S. Company as well as
- Note: For business letter please note the following: Applicant must submit a business letter of support from a U.S. based company.
- This letter must be on your company letterhead.
- This letter must be sign by someone other than the applicant.
- Passport Information
- How your expenses will be paid
Business letter must be an original signed document. Invitation letter can be sent from Korean company and does not need to be original.
See example below:
- Example of Business Letter
- Self-employed must also submit a copy of a recent bank statement. Recent 1 month bank Statement (if your travel expense is not covered your company)
- Recent 1 month bank Statement(if your travel expense is not covered your company)
- US permanent resident card(or valid long-term US visa) & copy(if not US Citizens) and fee is approx. $60(Single entry more than 90 days) for Non-US Citizens
ADDITIONAL COVID FORMS until further notice:
- Health Condition Report Form(fill out yourself)
- All travelers are required to take a PCR test within the first 24 hours of their arrival.
Your Checklist– Documents Required
Valid U.S. Signed Passport
*Korea requires 6 months from last day of stay for a visa to be issued.
Applicant must submit their current signed passport. Applicant must also include a color copy of the information page of the passport.
Note: In order to obtain visas, passport must have at least two -three blank visa pages side by side. Pages in the passport marked “Amendment” pages are not valid for visas. JIDS recommends your passport is valid for at least six months past the last day of stay from international destination.
JIDS can help you renew it if you need more validity. If you require passport services, please refer to our passport services section.
Actual passport and 1 photocopy. Passport must have at least 6 months of validity from last day of stay.
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Give yourself peace of mind!
Simply fill out this form STEP FORM and let JIDS do it for you $20.00.
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency. Read more…
Fee(Cash or Money order ONLY) : $45 for US Citizens
$40(Single entry less than 90days), $60(Single entry more than 90 days) for Non-US Citizens
- Fees vary depending on nationality
- JIDS Service fee for check writing or money orders is $20.00 plus 5.9%
