South Korea Visa Resources

South Korea - UK Foreign travel advice

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to South Korea.

Living in South Korea

Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

South Korea travel advice

Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for South Korea.

Korean Diplomatic Missions

Republic of Korea - Websites of Consulates and Embassies abroad.

South Korea - Country Commercial Guide

Discusses key Korean economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.

South Korea to issue new work visa scheme, K-culture training permit

Republic of Korea will begin issuing the K-culture training visa for foreigners on a trial basis this year and consider introducing a new workation visa.

South Korea Digital Nomad Visa: Everything You Need to Know

The new visa allows foreigners who make at least $64,000 annually to live and work in South Korea for up to 2 years.

South Korea's Digital Nomad Visa Promotes Workation Culture

The visa allows foreign residents to live in South Korea for up to two years while working a job back home making over $65,000 annually.

South Korea workcation visa: All You Need To Know

South Koreas Ministry of Justice has announced that it will initiate a test phase of a visa allowing foreign nationals to travel for work in 2024.

Work visa restrictions to ease to combat labor shortages

The Employment and Labor Ministry announced Wednesday that it will raise the quota for non-professional E-9 visas to 110,000 this year, 41,000 more than in 2022.

Korea revises visa rules to secure more foreign workers for shipbuilders

The government expects the revision will lead to higher job opportunities in the industry for a large number of qualified workers with solid communication skills and the ability to settle in a foreign country.

South Korea to tweak visa policies and welcome more foreigners

South Korea plans to change parts of its visa policy to allow more skilled foreigners into the country, in a bid to tackle its declining population and ageing society. according to the ministry, the government plans to lower qualifications to obtain long-term residency, or a F-2 visa, for talented foreigners

Point system revised for residency visa

The newly revised rules for the points-based residency visa will go into effect Dec. 1, amid an outcry from expats in South Korea who say the sweeping changes will crush their plans and dreams here. 

New Visa to Allow Seasonal Migrant Workers to Stay in South Korea for Five Months

South Korea will extend the maximum period of stay for seasonal migrant workers

South Korea eyes eased up visa rules for Asean states

THE South Korean government is planning to implement a relaxed visa measure for citizens of Asean member-countries, the state-funded Yonhap News Agency said in a report.