Visas & Invitation Letters

Foreign nationals entering the Republic of Korea are generally required to have a valid passport and a Korean visa. However, many are permitted visa-free entry for a limited time under certain conditions following the "Citizens of the Countries under the Visa Exemption Agreement"

View the list of countries under the Visa Exemption Agreement

 

Tourist & Business Visas

Citizens from a country excluded from the Visa Exemption Agreement but granted visa-free entry and intending to stay in the country for 30 days or more must apply for a visa. (Generally, visa-free entry is possible for tourism or visiting purposes for up to 30 days. Canadian citizens can stay up to six months without a visa. Those from Macau, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Slovenia, Japan, Taiwan, and Bahrain can stay up to 90 days.) All visa applicants are required to submit a completed application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized (3.5cm x 4.5cm) color photo taken within six months of the application date, other documents as determined by the status of their country, and a visa processing fee. Applicants may be asked to submit additional documents if required for examination. Furthermore, visas may be extended for up to 90 days. All visas, including long-term visas, are for a single visit (single-entry visa). For business visas, the intention of the visit must be clearly stated on the visa application form.

 

①Application for a Korean visa must be made at a Korean embassy or consulate outside Korea.
②All visa applicants are required to submit a completed application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized (3.5cm x 4.5cm) color photo taken within six months of the application date, other documents as determined by the status of their country, and a visa processing fee. For detailed information, please visit the Hi Korea website: http://www.hikorea.go.kr.
③The visa processing fees are as follows:
a. Single-entry visa (less than 90 days): US$ 30
b. Single-entry visa (more than 90 days): US$ 50
c. Multiple-entry visa: US$ 80
d. Chinese group tourist visa: US$ 10 per person

 

Invitation letters are available upon request for authors of accepted IEEE SENSORS 2015 papers and registered attendees. To request an invitation letter, please email the Conference Manager and include the following information: