Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the State of Kuwait

Outline

In principle foreign visitors coming to Korea must obtain entry visas in advance. However, nationals of those countries, which have a visa waiver agreement with Korea or which have been specially designated by the Korean Government, can enter Korea without visa, on the condition that they will not be engaged in remunerative activities during their stay in Korea.

Kuwaitis are exempted from the visa if the length of stay does not exceed 90 days.

Required Documents

• Visa applicants are requested to present themselves at the Embassy to submit a valid original passport, an application form and a recent color photo (3.5×4.5㎝) in person.
• Other additional documents could be required depending on the type of visa requested and respective applicant. Please contact the Embassy to check required documents in advance.

Type of Visa

C-3-4 (Business) visa

• For C-3-4 (business) visa, applicants must present an original invitation letter and a copy of company license of the Korean side in addition to an original letter from a Kuwaiti company concerned certifying relevant details of the applicant’s business trip to Korea. If the applicant submits a document attesting that purpose of visit to Korea is directly related to construction contract projects worth more than US$ 100 million, the Embassy may consider issuing a multiple-entry visa.

(C-3-4) BUSINESS VISA Requirements

• Visa Application Form & One Passport Size Photography
• Original & Copy of the Passport & Residency Permit Copy(Passport Valid 6 Months & Residency Valid 1 Month)
• Original Letter from the Company in Kuwait
  • Full Name
  • Nationality
  • Passport no.
  • Salary
  • Purpose of the Visit
  • Departure and Arrival Dates
• Original Invitation Letter from the Company in Korea
  • Full Name
  • Nationality
  • Passport no.
  • Purpose of the Visit
  • Departure and Arrival Dates
• Company License of the Company in Korea(사업자등록증)
• Certificate of Tax Payment of the Company in Korea(납부내역증명)
• Kindly note that requirements from 4 to 6 need to be original and attested from the notary office in Korea.

C-3-1, C-3-9 (Visit) visa

• For C-3-2 (visit) visa, applicants are requested to submit a copy of flight ticket, an original bank statement of the past three months(or an original salary certificate) Also, additional documents such as an original invitation letter or family certificate could be required according to their purpose of visit.

• Basic documents
  • Visa Application Form & One Passport Size Photograph
  • Original & Copy of the Passport & Residency Permit Copy(Passport Valid 6 Months & Residency Valid 1 Month)
  • Salary Certificate (Over 400 KD Monthly Salary)
  • Flight Schedule
  • Hotel Reservation
• Additional documents

  According to the Purpose of the Visit

  • Conference, Meeting & Visiting Relatives :
    • I. The Original Invitation Letter from Korea
      • Full Name
      • Nationality
      • Passport no.
      • Purpose of the visit
      • Departure and Arrival Dates
    • II. Copy of the Inviter’s Passport (Personal)
      • Copy of the Company License (Institute)
  • Visiting Relatives (e.g. International Marriage)
    • Family Certificate

Visa fees

• Single Entry Visa : KD12(no more than 90 days), KD18(more than 90 days)
• Double Entry Visa : KD21(no more than 30 days, valid for 6months)
• Multiple Entry Visa : KD27(no more than 30 days, valid for 1year : except US citizens), KD13.5(US Citizens only)
• As the agreement between countries, only following countries can get multiple entry visa
  • US, Japan, India, Canada, Argentina, Austrailia, Brazil, Russia, Uzbekistan, China, Ukraine, German

Reference

• For more information on the Korea Visa, please contact the Embassy (2537-8621~3, kuwait@mofa.go.kr or visit the website of "e-Government for foreigners" (http:.//www.hikorea.go.kr)

No-Visa Entry Policy for Foreigners in Transit

Purpose

The Government of the Republic of Korea has established a policy of no-visa entry for foreigners in transit in order to promote the transit tourism industry through a vitalization of the Transit Tourism Program.

Policy Summary

The policy allows foreigners satisfying certain requirements who transit through the Incheon International Airport to a third country or through the Incheon International Airport, Gimhae International Airport, Yangyang International Airport, Cheongju International Airport or Muan International Airport to Jeju Island to enter Korea without visa.

Eligibility for No-Visa Entry for Foreigners in Transit

1. No-Visa Entry for Transit Tourists (Existing Policy)

• A. Eligibility
  • i.A national of one of the countries prohibited from no-visa entry into Korea, except for a national of Macedonia, Cuba, Syria, Sudan and Iran; and
    • (1) Who holds an entry visa for, and is bound for one of the following countries via Korea: United States, Japan, Canada, Australia or New Zealand (excluding Japanese group visa); or
    • (2) Who follows under A-i-(1) and is bound for the country of nationality or a third country via Korea, through direct flight from the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia or New Zealand to Korea after staying in these respective countries.
  • ii.A Chinese national
    • (1) Who holds an entry visa for, and is bound for one of the 30 European countries (Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Malta, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary) via Korea; or
    • (2) Who returns to China via Korea departing from the above-mentioned countries.
• B. Criteria for Permission

  The preson must hold an airline ticket for transit within 72 hours.

  The person must stay only in the possible destination for tourists of Seoul (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province)

• C. Status of Stay and Period: Tourism & Transit (B-2) visa, 30 days

2. No-Visa Entry for Transit Tourists Participating in the Transit Tourism Program

• A. Eligibility
  • i. A foreigner who transfers at the Incheon International Airport to the country of nationality or a third country and participates in the Transit Tourism Program, except for a national of one of the 11 countries prohibited from no-visa entry for Jeju Island (Ghana, Nigeria, Macedonia, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Kosovo, Cuba, Palestine); or
  • ii. A foreigner who holds a Japanese group visa and participates in the Transit Tourism Program.
• B. Criteria for Permission
  • i. The person must hold an airline ticket for transit within 72 hours.
  • ii. The person must stay only in the possible destination for tourists of Seoul (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province)
• C. Status of Stay and Period : Tourism & Transit (B-2) visa, Within 72 hours

3. No-Visa Entry for Chinese Group Tourists in Transit to Jeju Island

• A. Eligibility

  A Chinese group tourist arriving at the Incheon International Airport, Gimhae International Airport, Yangyang International Airport, Cheongju International Airport or Muan International Airport, departed from China (including Hong Kong and Macao), who intends to stay, respectively, in the possible destination for tourists of Incheon (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province), in the possible destination for tourists of Gimhae (Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, North Gyeongsang Province, South Gyeongsang Province, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province), in the possible destination for tourists of Yangyang (Gangwon Province, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province), in the possible destination for tourists of Cheongju (Daejeon, North Chungcheong Province, South Chungcheong Province, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province), or in the possible destination for tourists of Muan (Kwangju, North Jeolla Province, South Jeolla Province, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province) within 72 hours under a condition to travel to Jeju Island

• B. Criteria for Permission
  • i. The person must hold a passport issued by the People’s Republic of China
  • ii. The person must join a Chinese group tourist program hosted by Korean or Chinese travel agents recognized by the Korea- China memorandum
  • iii. The person arriving at the Incheon International Airport must depart from Korea through the Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport or Jeju International Airport
  • iv. The person arriving at the Gimhae International Airport must depart from Korea through the Gimhae International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport or Jeju International Airport
  • v. The person arriving at the Yangyang International Airport must depart from Korea through the Yangyang International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport or Jeju International Airport
  • vi. The person arriving at the Cheongju International Airport must depart from Korea through the Cheongju International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport or Jeju International Airport
  • vii. The person arriving at the Muan International Airport must depart from Korea through the Muan International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport or Jeju International Airport
• C. Status of Stay and Period: Tourism & Transit (B-2) visa, 15 days

  Date of Initiation: April 6st, 2014