Work / Immigration visa · Israel to Korea (Republic of)

Overseas Korean Visa (F-4)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 730 days
• Processing time: 2-4 weeks
• Fee: USD 60 (single entry), USD 90 (multiple entry)
• Validity: 2 years (multiple entry), renewable
• Entry: Multiple entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Foreign nationals of Korean descent who were formerly Korean citizens or are descendants of Korean nationals born abroad

• Purpose of visit

  Long-term stay for overseas Koreans to live and work in Korea with relatively unrestricted employment rights

  Includes

  • Long-term stay for overseas Koreans

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Visa application form; Form url: https://www.visa.go.kr

• Birth certificate

  Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: USD 60 (single entry), USD 90 (multiple entry)

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather proof of Korean heritage, passport, and supporting documents

2. Online application

   Complete visa application form

3. Fee payment

   Pay visa application fee

4. Document submission

   Submit application at Korean embassy or consulate

5. Processing wait

   Wait 2-4 weeks for processing

6. Visa collection

   Collect passport with F-4 visa

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.