Visa Application
Visa is a fundamental
requirement to enter the Republic of Korea,
and in principle, foreigners must have valid
visas when they travel. However, those who
fall under any of the following categories
below are allowed to enter Korea without
visas. (Article 7(2) of the Immigration
Act). (
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Visa Free Entry by Designation
Visa free countries are
designated based on international
conventions, principle of reciprocity and
national interests. (45 countries as of
2022.10.01)
In general, citizens of visa free countries
are allowed to tour or visit Korea without a
visa and to stay in the country for up to 30
days.
In addition, Canada(6months), citizens of
Macau, the US, Australia, Hong Kong,
Slovenia, Taiwan, Argentina and Japan are
allowed to stay for up to 90 days.
For most attendees, it is easier to apply
for a Tourist ("L") visa; an invitation
letter is NOT required for obtaining a
Tourist visa.
* For more information, please contact the local Korea Embassy in your country.
持有中国护照的居民，持直飞往返登机牌，且护照有效期超过6个月，可免签入境济州岛。如果还需前往韩国其他地区，需办理韩国签证。
Invitation Letters
1. The invitation letter
will be issued after the successful
registration.
2. Your name must be listed exactly as it
appears on your passport. Any differences
between the name on your passport and the
name on your invitation letter or other
documentation could lead to a delay and/or
denial of your visa.
3. Please note ICCTSE Conference and the
organizing committees of the conference are
not authorized to assist with the VISA
process beyond providing the Notification of
Invitation Letter issued by icctse
Conferences and conference Committee Board.
Should your application be denied, ICCTSE
Conferences and the organizing committee of
the conference cannot change the decision of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will
ICCTSE Conferences and the organizing
committee of the conference engage in
discussion or correspondence with the MOFA
or the Embassy on b ehalf of the applicant.
The registration fee cannot be refunded when
the VISA application of individual being
denied.
4. It takes around one month for the Embassy
to process the VISA application, please
register as early as you can to make sure
you have enough time.