VISA
VISA
Visa and Entry Guidelines
Foreign nationals entering Korea must possess a valid passport and a Korean visa issued by a Korean Embassy or consular office in their country. However, citizens of many countries may enter Korea visa-free for a limited period under specific conditions. To determine whether you qualify for visa-free entry and to check other entry requirements, please contact the nearest Korean Embassy or consular office in your country or visit the following websites for confirmation.
For attending a conference, travelers typically need a C-3 (Short-Term General Visa), depending on the nature of their visit. The processing time for this Korean visa usually ranges from 5 to 15 business days after all required documents have been submitted. However, processing times may vary depending on your country of residence, the specific requirements of the Korean Embassy or Consulate, and any additional documentation requests. To ensure timely processing, it is strongly recommended to apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before your travel date. For detailed guidance, please contact the Korean Embassy or Consulate in your region.
Visa Support Letter
The letter of invitation will be provided to attendees who have completed their registration and paid the registration fee. It will be automatically issued through the registration system upon successful registration.
Applicants can print the invitation letter directly. If an original copy is required, additional fees will apply for EMS delivery. For further inquiries, please contact the Secretariat at weef2025@gmail.com.
VISA-free Entry Countries and K-ETA Exemption Update
- The countries still eligible for visa-free entry are as follows. (112 Countries)
| Asia | Singapore, Guam, Palau, Malaysia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Israel, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Macao |
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| Oceania | New Caledonia, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Fiji, Tuvalu, Australia, New Zealand, Micronesia, Samoa, Solomon Is., Kiribati, Tonga |
| The Middle East | Saudi Arabia, Kuwait |
| America | United States of America, Venezuela, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Brazil, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda, El Salvador, Uruguay, Jamaica, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, Argentina, Honduras, Paraguay, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Grenada |
| Europe | Spain, Slovakia, Estonia, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden, Albania, Andorra, San Marino, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Monaco, Holy See, Ireland, Malta, Turkey, Russia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia |
| Africa | Republic of South Africa, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Botswana, Seychelles, Eswatini, Tunisia |
Travelers from VISA-free entry countries are required to apply for K-ETA(Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). However, to facilitate convenient travel to Korea, the temporary exemption of K-ETA has been extended for another year until December 31, 2025. The allowed period of stay varies by country, so please check the Official K-ETA website below.
Nonetheless, those who wish to enjoy the benefits of K-ETA approval, such as exemption from submitting an arrival card, are encouraged to apply for K-ETA.
Official K-ETA Website