B-2 Tourist/Transit

Type B : Persons granted entry into the ROK under VWP, principle of reciprocity, etc.

Persons entering Korea without a visa for the purpose of tourism,

(Tourist·Transit) transit, etc. (Designated by the Minister of Justice)

Tourists in transit to another country via Korea, can visit Korea without a visa for up to 30 days.

This program is ONLY applicable if a foreigner goes from the country of origin to the country of origin or to the country of final destination via the Republic of Korea. - If you visit only Korea from the country of departure and return to the country of departure, you must get a visa.

1) A person who holds a valid visa (including permanent residency) of the United States (including Guam and Saipan), Canada, New Zealand, and Australia 2) A Person who holds a valid visa (including permanent residency) of the 32 European countries* *Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Malta, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland, Estonia, England, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary ※ The visa of the above country is recognized only when it is attached in the form of a sticker on the passport - However, in Australia, if the validity is confirmed in the Australian immigration authority visa information verification system, it is recognized even if it is not a sticker type.

3) A person who holds a flight ticket reserved for departure flights within a 30-day period and has no illegal facts, such as an unlawful stay in the relevant country 4) A person who has never been denied entry to the Republic of Korea within three years of the date of entry 5) A person who has not received a fine of at least KRW 5 million or deportation due to illegal stay, other criminal matters, etc 6) A person who stays in a third transfer country other than the Republic of Korea within three days

The Nationalities of these countries must require a visa before entering Korea even having a U.S. permanent residency or visa. *Syria, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, Kosovo, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Ghana, Yemen, Gambia, Senegal, Bangladesh, Kirzik, Pakistan, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt

This program is for travellers who wish to transit through Korea on the way to travel to a third country Eligible travellers will be able to enter Korea without a visa and stay for up to 30 days

#7 If you visited a third country before entering Korea, the stay in the country must have been shorter than three days

This program is for travellers who wish to transit through Korea on the way to travel to a third country Eligible travellers will be able to enter Korea without a visa and stay for up to 30 days This is not a visa, hence travellers do not have to apply or get it approved prior to their travel The entry will be permitted if they are eligible

The final decision for your entry will be made by the Korea Immigration Officer at the time of your entry If uncertain, it is always recommended to apply for a visa and get it approved for your safe travel to Korea For any further guidance, please refer to Hi Korea or contact directly to the Korea Immigration Service Contact to the Korea Immigration Service Hi Korea: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/Main.pt Korea Visa Portal: https://www.visa.go.kr/main/openMain.do ☎ +82-2-6908-1345

#1 You hold a valid visa - multiple-entry permit - from Australia, USA, Canada, or New Zealand Or hold a valid visa - multiple-entry permit - or PR from one of the following 32 European countries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. #2 Your visa from Australia, USA, Canada, or NZ is recognised as its sticker or label is attached in your valid passport ** Australian visa may not give any stickers to the passport since they are electronic. In that case we strongly recommend to have a recently issued VEVO record in print-out #3 You must hold a confirmed outbount flight ticket, departing Korea within 30 days #4 You must not have had any history of unlawful stay or immigration violation in Korea and the relevant countries #5 You must have never been denied entry to ROK for the past three years #6 You must have never received ■ A fine of KRW 5 million or more ■ Deportation or Removal orders; or ■ Other serious immigration or criminal penalties #7 If you visited a third country before entering Korea, the stay in the country must have been shorter than three days

Nationalities NOT Eligible for This Program Nationals of the following countries are NOT eligible for the B-2 Transit Tourism Program, even if they hold Australian permanent residency or a valid visa for Australia, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, or eligible European countries. Syria, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, Kosovo, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Ghana, Yemen, Gambia, Senegal, Bangladesh, Kirzik, Pakistan, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt