Business Travel Requirements for an Korea - South Visa for UK Citizens

1. Mandatory Arrival Card Requirement

   All travellers to The Republic of Korea are required to apply for a mandatory Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. The E-Arrival card can be applied for here free of charge.

   Please note that:

   • The E-Arrival card is valid for 72 hours upon submission
   • The E-Arrival card is not an electronic visa, it is simply an electronic form replacing the paper form that travellers had to fill out before arrival. Both paper and electronic entry declaration will be accepted until December 2025.

   The following categories are not required to submit an Arrival card:

   • Registered residents in Korea (including permanent residents)
   • Foreign national holding a valid K-ETA
   • Airline crew members

2. ETA Eligibility

   Travelers attending unpaid business meetings or business conferences may apply for a Business ETA. Please return to our homepage and select "Business Electronic" from our list of travel purposes.

   Travelers engaged in profit-making activities must apply for a traditional business visa. Please follow the instructions on this page to obtain your business visa

3. Courier Fees

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in the United Kingdom. All applications are processed overseas with our affiliate partners. Overseas courier fees of £75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

4. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

5. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

6. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's UK employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a UK postal address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at http://cibtvisas.co.uk/forms?formname=Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf to complete your letter.

   Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

7. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Stülerstraße 8-10, 10787, Berlin, Germany
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Match the Business Introduction Letter with regards to the requested number of entries and the length of visa required where a Business Introduction Letter is requested
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature of the inviting party

8. Proof of Registration

   This must be provided as a copy of the Business Registration Certificate of the inviting organisation in Korea which must have been issued within the last three months.

9. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   This must be provided as a copy of the paid flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

10. Checklist Form

    One fully completed and signed Checklist Form that can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack.

11. Appendix F Form

    One fully completed and signed Appendix F Consent Form that can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack.

12. Letter of Authorisation

    This must be provided as one fully filled out and wet-signed Letter of Authorisation permitting CIBTvisas to handle the visa application process on your behalf. Blank Letter of Authorisation can be found in CIBTvisas Application Pack.

13. Contract

    Applicants going for business meetings must provide a draft contract.
    
    Applicants who cannot provide a draft contact must provide a detailed meeting plan and a letter explaining why no contract is in place.  

14. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed visa application form. The form must: 

    • Be signed in the original
    • Be completed in block capitals only
    • Have no handwritten corrections/modifications
    • Bear a signature that matches the applicant´s passport
      

15. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

16. Multiple Entry Applicants

    Multiple Entry Applicants must provide a copy of at least one previous South Korea visa