Visa requirements

United States of America to Korea (Republic of)

Choose the type of visa you need to travel from United States of America to Korea (Republic of).

Visa types

• Tourist visas

  Short stays for tourism, visiting family or friends.

  • Jeju Island Visa-Free Entry (B-2)
  • Visa-Free Entry (90 days)

• Student visas

  Studying, training or academic exchange.

  • Student Visa (D-2)

• Work / Immigration visas

  Working, settling or long-term immigration.

  • Foreign Language Instructor Visa (E-2)
  • Working Holiday Visa (H-1)
  • Marriage Immigrant Visa (F-6)
  • Professor Visa (E-1)
  • Skilled Worker Visa (E-7)
  • Residence Visa (F-2)
  • Family Visitor Visa (F-1)
  • Overseas Korean Visa (F-4)
  • Researcher Visa (E-3)
  • Permanent Residence Visa (F-5)

• Transit visas

  Passing through on the way to another country.

  • Transit Without Visa (TWOV)
  • Transit Tourism (B-2 Transit)

• Medical visas

  Medical treatment and health-related stays.

  • Medical Tourism Visa (C-3-3)

• Diplomatic visas

  Official, diplomatic and government travel.

  • Official Visa (A-2)
  • Diplomatic Visa (A-1)

• Journalist visas

  Reporting, media and press assignments.

  • Journalism Visa (D-5)

Check a different route