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Korea-Visum B-1 VisumVisa Exemption

Enter Korea without a visa if your country has a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with South Korea.

Überprüft September 2026 — Bezogen von offiziellen koreanischen Regierungsportalen Wie wir die Genauigkeit prüfen

Prüf- und Quellenbasis

Geprüft anhand von

James Chae, 행정사 (Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney). Lizenznr. 220-06-06463 · 대한행정사회 (Korean Administrative Agents Association). Geprueft anhand des HiKorea 사증·체류업무 자격별 안내 매뉴얼 und mit Veroeffentlichungen des Justizministeriums abgeglichen.

Zuletzt geprüft

4. September 2026

Hinweis zur Antragstellung

Anforderungen koennen je nach Staatsangehoerigkeit, zustaendiger Einwanderungsbehoerde und Einreichungsweg variieren. Bestaetigen Sie die genauen Anforderungen vor der Antragstellung bei HiKorea, dem zustaendigen koreanischen Konsulat oder einem lizenzierten Einwanderungsspezialisten.

Aufenthaltsdauer

As specified in the bilateral visa-waiver agreement — typically 90 days (e.g. Japan and most OECD countries), shorter for some nationalities, or up to 6 months (e.g. Canada); stamped at entry

Bearbeitung

No application required — entry is granted at the port of entry for eligible nationals

Visumgebühr

None

Gebühren und Bearbeitungszeiten bezogen von HiKorea & Justizministerium. Zahlen werden regelmäßig aktualisiert, können sich aber ändern — vor der Einreichung überprüfen.

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Anspruchsvoraussetzungen

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Übersicht

B-1 (사증면제 — visa exemption) is not a visa you apply for — it is an entry status granted automatically to nationals of countries that have a bilateral visa-exemption treaty with South Korea. B-1 holders enter Korea without a visa stamp and may engage in the same activities as C-3 (short-term visit) holders: tourism, family visits, short business meetings, cultural activities, and short-term non-degree study. The maximum stay depends on each country's specific treaty (typically 30–90 days). B-1 does not permit paid employment or activities beyond the treaty scope.

Für wen ist das B-1-Visum?

Nationals of countries that have a valid visa-exemption agreement with South Korea. Over 110 countries qualify. Check the current list on the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or the /visa-exempt page on this site.

Berechtigungsanforderungen

  • Nationality of a country with an active bilateral visa-exemption treaty with South Korea

  • Valid passport (typically 6 months validity beyond intended stay)

  • Purpose of visit within the treaty's permitted activities (tourism, business meetings, family visits, etc.)

  • No intent to work for pay

  • Sufficient funds and return/onward ticket

  • No prior immigration violations in Korea

  • K-ETA may be required in addition to visa exemption for nationalities subject to the K-ETA scheme — check before travel

Risiken für Verzögerung und Ablehnung

Was kann bei B-1 schiefgehen?

Business-investor cases are document-heavy because immigration reviews both the legal investment route and the real business activity.

Mein Risiko prüfen

Investment source or remittance trail is unclear

D-8 review can stall when the investment amount, sender, receiving company, bank trail, foreign-exchange documents, or investor identity do not line up cleanly.

Grundlage im Handbuch: The D-8 manual references investment funds, remittance/payment evidence, foreign-investment registration, and related supporting documents.

The business appears inactive or only nominal

Company registration alone is not enough. Thin operating records, no real business activity, or weak continuity evidence can invite additional review.

Grundlage im Handbuch: The stay manual includes D-8 extension and business-continuity review points for investor status management.

The business category is restricted or mismatched

Some industries or business structures are restricted or do not fit the claimed D-8 route. A filing built around the wrong route can be refused or redirected.

Grundlage im Handbuch: The D-8 sections refer to restricted industries and cases where the applicant is not considered essential management or production-technology personnel.

Startup evidence does not match the founder route

If relying on a technology startup pathway, OASIS, IP, corporate setup, and founder activity evidence must support the specific route claimed.

Grundlage im Handbuch: The manual separates investor and technology-startup founder pathways and lists different documentary expectations.

Quellenhinweis

Dies sind praktische Risikofaktoren für Visa Exemption, keine vollständige Liste rechtlicher Ablehnungsgründe. Die endgültige Prüfung kann je nach Staatsangehörigkeit, Einreichungsweg, Konsulat, Einwanderungsbehörde und den Umständen des Einzelfalls variieren.

Erforderliche Dokumente

  • 1.

    Valid passport

  • 2.

    Return or onward flight confirmation

  • 3.

    Proof of accommodation

  • 4.

    Proof of financial means (bank statement or credit card)

  • 5.

    K-ETA approval (if your nationality is subject to K-ETA requirement)

Wie man einen Antrag stellt — Schritt für Schritt

  1. 1

    Check your eligibility

    Verify that your nationality is on the current visa-exemption list. Korea periodically suspends or modifies agreements. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list or the /visa-exempt page on this site.

  2. 2

    Check K-ETA requirement

    Even if your country is visa-exempt, you may still need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) before boarding. K-ETA is an electronic pre-travel authorisation — apply online before departure if required.

  3. 3

    Arrive at the port of entry

    Present your passport at Korean immigration. The officer will grant you B-1 entry status and stamp your passport with the permitted stay period.

  4. 4

    Observe stay limits

    Do not exceed the stamped stay period. Overstaying can result in fines, deportation, and entry bans. B-1 cannot be extended inside Korea except in rare emergencies.

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B-1-Visum — häufig gestellte Fragen

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an online pre-approval system for nationals of visa-exempt countries. Even if your country has a visa-exemption treaty, you may need to apply for K-ETA before departure. It is different from a visa and is typically approved within minutes to 72 hours. Check the Korean immigration authorities' website for the current list of nationalities required to obtain K-ETA.

Generally no. B-1 entry stays cannot be extended at an immigration office. If you need to stay longer, you must leave Korea and re-enter (subject to your treaty terms) or apply for the appropriate long-term visa before travelling.

No. Visa exemption (B-1) permits only activities within the treaty's scope, which mirrors C-3 short-term visit activities. Paid employment of any kind is not permitted under B-1.

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