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South Korea — services for living and doing business

The K-ETA electronic authorisation and trips to South Korea

Population:
~51m
Capital:
Seoul
Currency:
Won (KRW)
Time zone:
UTC+9
Entry:
K-ETA or visa, 30–90 days
Languages:
Korean
South Korea on the map

Services in South Korea

1 service from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

1

Immigration in South Korea

Visa applications

from $70

Business in South Korea

Company and sole-trader registration, liquidation, accounting and tax.

Coming soon
2

Finance in South Korea

Crypto exchange · Cards issued abroad

Upon consultation

Legal services in South Korea

Documents and apostilles, licences, trademarks, legal consultations.

Coming soon
6

Life and travel in South Korea

Car rental · SIM cards for travel · Health insurance and 3 more

Upon consultation
1

Healthcare in South Korea

Health insurance

Upon consultation
4

Property in South Korea

Buying · Selling · Long-term rental and 1 more

Upon consultation

Education in South Korea

School and university admission, student visas and diploma recognition.

Coming soon

The expert quotes the exact figure for your case — before you pay.

About the country

South Korea is Asia's technology centre, with strong healthcare. For a tourist trip the electronic K-ETA authorisation is enough: it's issued online, with no consulate visit.

Worth knowing

  • !The K-ETA doesn't cover every purpose
  • !High prices on the ground

Compare with other countries

Thailandscore 6.2/10 · services from $11,100Indonesia (Bali)score 5.9/10Hong Kong (China)score 7.8/10
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South Korea: scores by area

7.2/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)5/10
Cost of living4/10
Safety9/10
Passport strength9/10
Infrastructure9/10
Business prospects7/10
Investment appeal7/10
Healthcare9/10
Environment6/10

Common questions

How can I move to South Korea?
The catalogue covers these routes: visa applications. The reference section describes 12 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
What services can I arrange in South Korea?
1 option across 5 areas: visa applications, crypto exchange, cards issued abroad, car rental, SIM cards for travel, health insurance, short-term stays, flights and 5 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in South Korea be arranged remotely, without flying in?
Yes, all 1 option is available without a visit - documents are filed by power of attorney or online. The format is stated on each service card.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
Can I enter South Korea visa-free with an APEC card?
Yes. APEC card holders get visa-free business entry to South Korea - up to 90 days per visit, plus fast-track border control at airports. The card is arranged separately and also works in 17 other APEC economies.

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