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A Brief Overview of South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is one of the most attractive tourist destinations for international travelers. South Korea is famous for its beautiful landscapes, modern architectural marvels, and diverse and rich cuisine, attracting millions of visitors every year.
South Korea experiences four distinct seasons due to its temperate climate, making any time of the year ideal for your trip to South Korea.
The country of South Korea
Passport
Passport is an essential document for your international travel, allowing you to enter or exit Vietnam and other countries. To travel abroad, your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months.
If you don't have a passport, you need to apply for one before your trip. The passport application process is quite simple. You need to prepare documents including: 2 recent 4x6 photos (taken within 3 months), household registration book, original ID card or citizen identity card, and passport application form. Bring the prepared documents to the immigration management office of the province or centrally-run city. If necessary, you can submit them to the Immigration Department.
Green passports for international travel in Vietnam
Passport validity is 10 years. If your passport expires, you need to renew it at the immigration office. An important point is that the passport can replace some of your personal documents like ID card for administrative procedures.
South Korea Tourist Visa
When traveling to South Korea, you will be issued a short-term visa with the tourist symbol C-3-9. Typically, your first visa will allow a stay of 15 - 30 days. If you have a good travel history to South Korea and apply for a second visa, the duration of stay will be extended to 90 days. At this time, you can choose single or multiple entries.
Visa for South Korea Travel
When applying for South Korean visa, you need to prepare three basic types of documents:
- Personal documents including 02 4x6 photos with white background, photos not taken more than 3 months ago; copy and original of passport valid for at least 6 months; marital status confirmation; certified copy of household registration book, ID card; curriculum vitae and visa application form provided by the Embassy.
- Occupational documents depending on whether you are employed, a student, or a business owner, bring all relevant documents such as labor contract, salary statement, leave request (for office workers); bring student card, leave of absence letter (for students) and bring business certificate, tax report (if you are a business owner).
- Financial documents include savings book with a minimum value of 100 million VND (deposited for at least 3 months); the latest 3-month salary statement and additional documents such as real estate papers, vehicle ownership papers, other personal assets,... if available.
In addition to the three basic documents, you should also include confirmation documents for traveling to South Korea, including: round-trip air tickets from Vietnam to South Korea, hotel booking confirmation in South Korea. If you prefer independent travel to South Korea, choose a reputable travel agency to book flights and hotels, or if you want to travel to South Korea on a tour, these travel agencies will assist in visa processing for group travelers.
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Some notes on the conditions for traveling to South Korea
- To travel to South Korea, your passport must have at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages. Additionally, the passport must have a red stamp indicating that you have previously departed from Vietnam.
- The maximum duration of stay for tourist travel in South Korea must not exceed 90 days.
- Photos for documentation must not be older than 3 months, taken against a white background, without wearing hats, and without colored glasses. The size must comply with regulations. Scanned photos are not accepted.
- All document procedures requested by the South Korean Embassy are on A4 paper.
- If you do not have sufficient financial capacity, you can prove the financial ability of your parents/spouse and need confirmation of the relationship.
- If you have previously visited South Korea when applying for a second visa, you will not need to submit financial proof documents.
- A little tip: if the visa application is written in English or Korean, your application will be more easily approved.
Jeju Island - the ultimate resort destination in South Korea
Here are some details about travel requirements for South Korea. If you're considering a trip to this country, start planning now so you don't miss out on the most fascinating experiences!
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Author: Thiều Yumi
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