Enter Korea without a visa if your country has a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with South Korea.
Vérifié par rapport à
James Chae, 행정사 (Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney). Licence n° 220-06-06463 · 대한행정사회 (Association coréenne des agents administratifs). Verifie selon le manuel HiKorea 사증·체류업무 자격별 안내 매뉴얼 et recoupe avec les publications du Ministere de la Justice.
Dernière vérification
4 septembre 2026
Références des sources
Prudence pour le dépôt
Les exigences peuvent varier selon la nationalite, le bureau d'immigration competent et le canal de depot. Avant de deposer, confirmez les exigences exactes avec HiKorea, le consulat coreen competent ou un specialiste de l'immigration habilite.
Durée de séjour
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
Traitement
No application required — entry is granted at the port of entry for eligible nationals
Frais de visa
None
Frais et délais sourcés de HiKorea & Ministère de la Justice. Les chiffres sont mis à jour périodiquement mais peuvent changer — vérifiez avant de soumettre.
Bilan de préparation
Utilisez cette vérification rapide avant de remplir des formulaires ou de réserver une consultation pour Visa Exemption.
Prochaine priorité
Adéquation aux critères d'éligibilité
Je remplis les conditions essentielles du visa B-1 et je comprends les exigences applicables en matière de parrainage, de diplôme, de revenu, de situation familiale ou d'expérience.
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.
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.
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
Risques de retard et de refus
Business-investor cases are document-heavy because immigration reviews both the legal investment route and the real business activity.
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.
Base du manuel : The D-8 manual references investment funds, remittance/payment evidence, foreign-investment registration, and related supporting documents.
Company registration alone is not enough. Thin operating records, no real business activity, or weak continuity evidence can invite additional review.
Base du manuel : The stay manual includes D-8 extension and business-continuity review points for investor status management.
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.
Base du manuel : The D-8 sections refer to restricted industries and cases where the applicant is not considered essential management or production-technology personnel.
If relying on a technology startup pathway, OASIS, IP, corporate setup, and founder activity evidence must support the specific route claimed.
Base du manuel : The manual separates investor and technology-startup founder pathways and lists different documentary expectations.
Note sur la source
Il s'agit de facteurs de risque pratiques pour le Visa Exemption, et non d'une liste exhaustive des motifs légaux de refus. L'examen final peut varier selon la nationalité, le canal de dépôt, le consulat, le bureau de l'immigration et les circonstances propres à chaque dossier.
Valid passport
Return or onward flight confirmation
Proof of accommodation
Proof of financial means (bank statement or credit card)
K-ETA approval (if your nationality is subject to K-ETA requirement)
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.
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.
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.
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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Procédure de visa
Carte d'enregistrement des étrangers (ARC)
La carte d'enregistrement des étrangers (ARC) est la pièce d'identité officielle délivrée aux ressortissants étrangers séjournant en Corée du Sud pendant 91 jours ou plus. Elle est indispensable pour ouvrir un compte bancaire, souscrire un forfait téléphonique et accéder à la plupart des services publics.
Procédure de visa
HiKorea
Guide HiKorea (www.hikorea.go.kr) — Comment demander en ligne prolongations de visa, changements de statut et renouvellement d'ARC. Délai de traitement : 3-10 jours ouvrés.
Procédure de visa
Prolongation de visa (체류기간 연장)
Une prolongation de visa — officiellement appelée « prolongation de la période de séjour » (체류기간 연장) dans le droit coréen de l'immigration — permet à un étranger de rester légalement en Corée au-delà de la date d'expiration de son visa ou de son ARC, sans quitter le pays.
Procédure de visa
Changement de statut de séjour (체류자격 변경)
Un changement de statut de séjour permet à un étranger déjà présent en Corée du Sud de passer d'une catégorie de visa à une autre sans quitter le pays — par exemple, d'un visa étudiant D-2 à un visa de travailleur qualifié E-7 après l'obtention du diplôme et l'embauche.
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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