Immigration services in South Korea
The K-ETA electronic visa for South Korea
The K-ETA electronic travel authorisation for South Korea. We arrange it online from your details, and the visa fee is included.
from ≈ $70
3–7 days
Remote and in person
Immigration routes: South Korea
11 routes to move to South Korea: grounds, requirements, documents and timelines. Each route carries a link to the official source and the date we checked it. The terms change several times a year, so we check the requirements for your case on a free consultation.
Workcation Visa
Remote income.
E-7 Visa
Shortage occupations.
D-8 Visa (Corporate Investment)
Investors/founders.
F-2-R (Regional Specialized Residency)
Residence in the provinces.
F-5 Visa (permanent residence)
Long-term residence.
Study visa (Study / Language Training, D-2)
The period of stay granted at one time is not stated on the available pages — check on hikorea.go.kr or with the 1345 contact centre.
Job-seeking and business startup visa (Professional, D-10)
On 27.10.2025 the Ministry of Justice announced an increase to 1 year at a time and 3 years in total — check the date it takes effect on hikorea.go.kr or with the 1345 contact centre.
International trade and business management visa (International Trade, D-9)
The capital and turnover requirements are not disclosed on any available official page — check on hikorea.go.kr or with the 1345 contact centre.
Visa for ethnic Koreans (Overseas Korean, F-4)
Former Korean citizenship, or Korean citizenship held by at least one parent, grandfather or grandmother. The 3-year period is stated in the Ministry of Justice's Visa Navigator reference guide.
Visa for spouses of Korean nationals (Marriage Migrant, F-6)
Marriage to a Korean national, or raising a child from such a marriage. The exact income thresholds and the Korean language level are set out in the file of Ministry of Justice notice No. 2021-522 — check with the 1345 contact centre.
Status of Refugee (G-1 / F-2)limited
Persecution (social group). A low approval rate.
Moving to South Korea: which option fits you?
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