South Korea Visa
South Korea is a country in Eastern Asia
occupying the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It
borders the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea, and North Korea. It is
equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and
centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical
islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.
How to Apply South Korea Visa from UAE
You can apply visa
to South Korea for Tourism, Business and Medical treatment from the
United Arab Emirates. If you are residing in Abu Dhabi or Alain and your visa
is from Abu Dhabi or Alain you must apply from South Korea embassy at Abu
Dhabi. All other Dubai and northern emirates resident visa hold must apply from
South Korea Dubai consulate.
Applying for
South Korea visa is very simple, but if the visa got rejected once you can
apply next after 06 month time only. So we recommend you to make sure the visa
documents and application are 100% perfect, else you better contact a
professional visa consultant to complete the same.
How to apply South Korea Tourist or Business
Visa from Dubai & Abu Dhabi
If you are planning
to visit South Korea as tourist, please note UAE residence visa holders with
below 6 months remaining on their visa validity cannot apply through the Dubai
Consulate & Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Please apply from your home country. So
make sure the residence visa must have minimum 06 month validity.
Processing Time and Application Submission
Visa issuance
generally takes about 4 - 7 working days from the day of submission. However,
for such cases in which required documents are omitted, submission of
additional documents is requested, or an investigation is required, evaluation
might take longer than usual.
Visa Application Time: 09:00-12:30, Sunday - Thursday (Applicant must be present before 12:00 noon to submit an application)
Required Documents
Documents Required for South Korea Visa to
Apply from UAE
Please find the list
of documents required for South Korea Tourist visa application from United Arab
Emirates (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
• Your passport valid for at least 6
months beyond return date are required. Your passport must have at least two
blank pages
• A photograph, which must have been taken
within the past 6 months
•
UAE residence visa should be valid
06 months from the date of travel (You must stay in the UAE for more than two
years and hold a UAE residence visa issued by the UAE government)
•
Original letter from the company
in UAE which mention the purpose of travel, designation and salary (If the
applicant has another UAE visa sponsor aside from the company he/she works for,
then you also needs to submit NOC from that sponsor as well along with
sponsor’s ID or passport copies)
• Original bank statement of recent 3 months with the stamp on each page. (Online bank statement are not acceptable) If applicant as a financial sponsor, then you have to get the bank statement from the sponsor with a letter from the sponsor along with sponsor’s ID or passport copy
Supporting Documents
For Tourism
• Hotel reservation or proof of other
accommodation
• Proof of flight ticket booking or flight
reservation including return
• Proof of valid travel or international
health insurance
• Employment Labor Contract / agreement
For Business
• Previous UAE visa – You must stay in the
UAE for more than two years and hold a UAE residence visa issued by the UAE
government
• Original and Notarized Invitation Letter
– Must be notarized or attested by a notary or a lawyer within the republic
Korea
• Original and Notarized Guarantee Letter
- Must be notarized or attested by a notary or a lawyer within the republic
Korea
• Certificate of Business Registration –
issuance date should be within 3 months from the application date
Deira Travel's Assistance
•
Detailed guidance
with documentation that will reduce the chances of rejection
•
Filing of Visa
Application Form
•
Make an
appointment to submit your documents at the appropriate visa application
center.
•
Making
arrangements for flight and hotel booking (Only for visa purpose)
•
One-to-one
attention from a dedicated staff member who will guide you through the entire
application procedure
General Conditions
• Submission of additional documents may
be requested, after the application is completed
• The visa issuance may be denied after
the screening of the application. Having all of the required documents does not
guarantee a visa
• Visa Fee : 160 AED(Single-entry),
280AED(Double-entry), 360AED(Multiple-entry)
• Visa fees may change according to the
nationality of the applicant
• Visa fee is not refundable even if visa
is denied
• Application should be submitted in
person
