Dear Applicant, Thank you for choosing Key Travel to handle your visa application to South Korea Your visa pack contains: Embassy Information Visa requirements for Business visa applications Visa application form Guidance on how to write a Business Letter Visa Fees Key Travel Booking form Once you have gathered all the information required please send to Key Travel s visa department Key Travel Visa Department 1 st Floor 28-32 Britannia Street London WC1X 9JF We recommend you use a secure delivery, such as Royal Mail Special Delivery, DHL or TNT Once our visa department has received your application you will be notified by email on the process of your application in three separate stages Submission at the embassy Collection of the visa Despatching of the visa Our visa department will contact you if further documentation is required. Our visa department is committed to offering you a secure and easy service in the process of your visa. Sincerely, Visa Department Key Travel www.keytravel.co.uk 1
South Korea South Korean Embassy 60 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AJ Tel: 0207 227 5505-5507 Fax: 0207 227 5503 Website: http://gbr.mofa.go.kr/english/eu/gbr/main/index.jsp Opening times: 09:00 12:00 and 14:00 16:00 Important Information UK nationals do not require a visa for Business/Tourist purposes for stays of up to 90 days Only travellers engaged in profit-making activities are required to obtain a business visa. To qualify as visa exempt you must travel with a passport valid at least six months, be in possession of onward or return flights and hold sufficient funds. Whilst Key Travel do everything possible to ensure that the visa is issued correctly we have no control over the embassies decision on the type or length of visa issued. Embassies are within their rights to refer any visa applications to the government authorities of their country. Business Visa Requirements Visa Application Form One fully completed application form Please also include a photocopy of completed form. Passport The applicant s actual passport - This must Must be valid for six months beyond entry Must have at least one blank page. 1
Photographs One passport size photograph Must be on a white background Be taken within the last six months Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth UK Business Letter A letter from the applicant s employer Must be original from the applicants UK employer Be addressed to the embassy Be on company headed paper and include the applicants full name Specify the purpose of journey and include the name of the organisation to be visited Include financial responsibility for applicant Be signed by someone other than the applicant. i.e. HR department or Company director Letter of Invitation - From the company the applicant is visiting Be on company headed paper and include the applicants full name Specify 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 and the signature of the inviting party Proof of Approval This must be provided as a copy of the Business Registration Certificate of the inviting organisation in Korea Proof of travel arrangements Copy of flight itinerary Report Form Click here to download Exceptions for Non UK passport holders If you do not hold a EU passport you need to provide proof of residency in the UK in form of valid UK visa. It can be stamped in your passport or another document. 2
Key Travel Booking Form Please ensure this form is completed. Please include name and email address of the person who wishes to be contacted regarding the application. If applicable for invoices please ensure a purchase order number is provided. Processing Time Standard 6 working days No Express service Fees Visa Type (Validity) Cost Single Entry (under 90 days) 90 Single Entry (over 90 days) 138 Multiple Entry 173 Please note there are Key Travel handling charges in addition to the consular fees above. Please contact your dedicated reservations team for further information All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned. The embassy has the right to ask you to provide additional documentation to support your application The embassy and Key Travel recommends that you do not confirm your flights prior to obtaining a valid visa 3
출입국관리법시행규칙 [ 별지제 17 호서식 ] APPLICATION FOR VISA ( 제 1 쪽 / Page1) < 신청서작성방법 > 신청인은사실에근거하여빠짐없이정확하게신청서를작성하여야합니다. 신청서상의모든질문에대한답변은한글또는영문으로기재하여야합니다. 선택사항은해당칸 [ ] 안에 표시를하시기바랍니다. 기타 를선택한경우, 상세내용을기재하시기바랍니다. <How to fill out this form> You must fill out this form completely and correctly. You must write in block letters either in English or Korean. For multiple-choice questions, you must check [ ] all that apply. If you select Other, please provide us with more information in the given space. 1. 인적사항 / PERSONAL DETAILS PHOTO 여권용사진 (35 mm 45 mm ) - 흰색바탕에모자를쓰지않은정면사진으로촬영일부터 6 개월이경과하지않아야함 A color photo taken within la st 6 months(full face without hat, front view against whit e or off-white background) 1.1 여권에기재된영문성명 /Full name in English (as shown in your passport) 성 Family Name 명 Given Names 1.2 한자성명漢字姓名 1.3 성별 Sex 남성 /Male[ ] 여성 /Female[ ] 1.4 생년월일 Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) 1.5 국적 Nationality 1.6 출생국가 Country of Birth 1.7 국가신분증번호 National Identity No. 1.8 이전에한국에출입국하였을때다른성명을사용했는지여부 Have you ever used any other names to enter or depart Korea? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용기재 If Yes please provide details ( 성 Family Name, 명 Given Name ) 1.9 복수국적여부 Are you a citizen of more than one country? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용기재 If Yes please write the countries ( ) 공용란 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 기본사항 체류자격 체류기간 사증종류 단수ㆍ복수 (2회, 3회이상 ) 접수사항 접수일자 접수번호 처리과 허가사항 허가일자 인정번호 고지사항 결재 담당자 가 [ ] 부 [ ] < 심사의견 > < 수입인지부착란 > 210mm 297mm[ 백상지 80g/ m2 ( 재활용품 )]
( 제2쪽 / Page2) 2. 사증발급인정서발급내용 / DETAILS OF VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION 대한민국출입국관리사무소 출장소에서사증발급인정서를발급받은사람만기재 (Section 2 is only for those who possess confirmation of visa issuance issued by the Immigration Office of the Republic of Korea) 2.1 사증발급인정번호허가번호표시발급일표시 2.2 발급일 Issue Date Confirmation No. 2.3 여권번호 Passport No. 2.4 여권만료일 Passport Expiry Date 사증발급인정서를발급받은사람은 12번 ( 서약 ) 으로이동하여작성한후신청서제출 (3 ~ 11번은기재생략 ) Those who have confirmation of visa issuance must move to section 12 (Declaration) to complete this form (Those with visa issuance confirmation must not fill out section 3~11). 3. 여권정보 / PASSPORT INFORMATION 3.1 여권종류 Passport Type 외교관 Diplomatic [ ] 관용 Official [ ] 일반 Regular[ ] 기타 Other [ ] 기타 상세내용 If Other please provide details ( ) 3.2 여권번호 Passport No. 3.3 발급국가 Country of Passport 3.4 발급지 Place of Issue 3.5 발급일자 Date of Issue 3.6 기간만료일 Date Of Expiry 3.7 다른여권소지여부 Do you have any other valid passport? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용기재 If Yes please provide details a) 여권종류 Passport Type 외교관 Diplomatic [ ] 관용 Official [ ] 일반 Regular[ ] 기타 Other [ ] b) 여권번호 Passport No. c) 발급국가 Country of Passport d) 기간만료일 Date Of Expiry 4. 연락처 / CONTACT INFORMATION 4.1 본국주소 Address in Your Home Country 4.1 현거주지 Current Residential Address * 현거주지가본국주소와다를경우기재 / Write if it is different form the above address 4.3 휴대전화 Cell Phone No. 4.4 일반전화 Telephone No. 4.5 이메일 E-mail 4.6 비상시연락처 Emergency Contact Information a) 성명 Full Name in English b) 거주국가 Country of residence c) 전화번호 Telephone No. d) 관계 Relationship to you 5. 혼인사항 / MARITAL STATUS DETAILS 5.1 현재혼인사항 Current Marital Status 기혼 Married [ ] 이혼 Divorced [ ] 미혼 Never married [ ] 5.2 배우자인적사항 * 기혼으로표기한경우에만기재 If Married please provide details of your spouse a) 성 Family Name (in English) b) 명 Given Names (in English) c) 생년월일 Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) d) 국적 Nationality e) 거주지 Residential Address f) 연락처 Contact No. 210mm 297mm[ 백상지 80g/ m2 ( 재활용품 )]
( 제 3 쪽 / Page3) 6. 학력 / EDUCATION 6.1 최종학력 What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed? 석사 / 박사 Master s/doctoral Degree [ ] 대졸 Bachelor s Degree [ ] 고졸 High School Diploma [ ] 기타 Other [ ] 기타 선택시상세내용기재 If Other please provide details ( ) 6.2 학교명 Name of School 6.3 학교소재지 Location of School(city/province/country) 7. 직업 / EMPLOYMENT 7.1 직업 What are your current personal circumstances? 사업가 Entrepreneur [ ] 자영업자 Self-Employed [ ] 직장인 Employed [ ] 공무원 Civil Servant [ ] 학생 Student [ ] 퇴직자 Retired [ ] 무직 Unemployed [ ] 기타 Other [ ] 기타 선택시상세내용기재 If Other please provide details ( ) 7.2. 직업상세정보 Employment Details a) 회사 / 기관 / 학교명 Name of Company/Institute/School b) 직위 / 과정 Your Position/Course c) 회사 / 기관 / 학교주소 Address of Company/Institute/School d) 전화번호 Telephone No. 8. 초청인정보 / DETAILS OF SPONSOR 8.1 초청인 / 초청회사 Do you have anyone sponsoring you for the visa? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용기재 If Yes please provide details a) 초청인 / 초청회사명 Name of your visa sponsor (Korean, foreign resident in Korea, company, or institute) b) 생년월일 / 사업자등록번호 Date of Birth/Business Registration No. c) 관계 Relationship to you d) 주소 Address e) 전화번호 Phone No. 9. 방문정보 / DETAILS OF VISIT 9.1 입국목적 Purpose of Visit to Korea 관광 / 통과 Tourism/Transit [ ] 행사참석 /Meeting, Conference [ ] 의료관광 Medical Tourism [ ] 단기상용 Business Trip [ ] 유학 / 연수 Study/Training [ ] 취업활동 Work [ ] 무역 / 투자 / 주재 Trade/Investment/Intra- Corporate Transferee [ ] 가족또는친지방문 Visiting Family/ Relatives/Friends [ ] 결혼이민 Marriage Migrant [ ] 외교 / 공무 Diplomatic/Official [ ] 기타 Other [ ] 기타 선택시상세내용 If Other please provide details ( ) 9.2 체류예정기간 Intended Period of Stay 9.3 입국예정일 Intended Date of Entry 210mm 297mm[ 백상지 80g/ m2 ( 재활용품 )]
( 제 4 쪽 / Page4) 9.4 체류예정지 ( 호텔포함 ) Address in Korea(including hotels) 9.5 한국내연락처 Contact No. in Korea 9.6 과거 5 년간한국을방문한경력 Have you travelled to Korea in the last 5 years? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용기재 If Yes please provide details of any trips to Korea ( ) 회 times, 최근방문목적 Purpose of Recent Visit ( ) 9.7 한국이외에과거 5 년간여행한국가 Have you travelled outside your country of residence, excluding to Korea, in the last 5 years? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용기재 If Yes please provide details of these trips 국가명 Name of Country (in English) 방문목적 Purpose of Visit 방문기간 Period of Stay (yyyy/mm/dd)~ (yyyy/mm/dd) 9.8. 동반입국가족유무기재 Are you travelling to Korea with any family member? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용 If Yes please provide details of the family members you are travelling with 성명 Full name in English 생년월일 Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) 국적 Nationality 관계 Relationship to you * 참고 : 가족의범위 배우자, 자녀, 부모, 형제 Note: Definition of a Family Member - your spouse, father, mother, children, brothers and sisters 10. 방문경비 / FUNDING DETAILS 10.1 방문경비 ( 미국달러기준 ) Estimated travel costs(in US dollars) 10.2 경비지불자 Who will pay for your travel-related expenses? (any person including yourself and/or institute) a) 성명 / 회사 ( 단체 ) 명 Name of Person/Company(Institute) b) 관계 Relationship to you c) 지원내용 Type of Support d) 연락처 Contact No. 11. 서류작성시도움여부 / ASSISTANCE WITH THIS FORM 11.1 이신청서를작성하는데다른사람의도움을받았습니까? Did you receive assistance in completing this form? 아니오 No [ ] 예 Yes [ ] 예 선택시상세내용 If Yes please provide details of the person who assisted you 성명 Full Name 생년월일 Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) 연락처 Telephone No. 관계 Relationship to you 210mm 297mm[ 백상지 80g/ m2 ( 재활용품 )]
12. 서약 / DECLARATION * 사증발급인정서소지자도작성 Those who possess confirmation of visa issuance must only complete section 1,2, and 12 of this form ( 제 5 쪽 / Page5) 본인은이신청서에기재된내용이거짓없이정확하게작성되었음을확인합니다. 또한본인은대한민국의출입국관리법규정을준수할것을서약합니다. I declare that the statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I will comply with the Immigration Act of the Republic of Korea. 신청일자 ( 년. 월. 일 ) DATE OF APPLICATION (yyyy/mm/dd) / / / 신청인서명 SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT 17 세미만자의경우부모또는법정후견인의서명 Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian s for a person under 17 years of age 첨부서류 ATTACHMENT 1. 출입국관리법시행규칙 제 76 조제 1 항관련 [ 별표 5] 사증발급신청등첨부서류 유의사항 Notice 1. 위기재사항과관련하여자세한내용은별지로작성하거나관련서류를추가로제출할수있습니다. If extra space is needed to complete any item, record on a separate sheet of paper or submit relevant documents which could support your application. 2. 대한민국사증을승인받은후분실또는훼손등의사유로여권을새로발급받은경우에는, 정확한개인정보를반영할수있도록변경된여권정보를사증처리기관에통보하여야합니다. If you received Korean visa approval, and have new passport issued thereafter in lieu of lost/damaged passport, you must notify the concerned visa office of changes in your passport information. 3. 사증을발급받았더라도대한민국입국시입국거부사유가발견될경우에는대한민국으로의입국이허가되지않을수있습니다. Possession of a visa does not entitle the bearer to enter the Republic of Korea upon arrival at the port of entry if he/she is found inadmissible. 4. 출입국관리법시행규칙 제9조제1항에따라 C 계열사증소지자는입국후에체류자격을변경할수없습니다. Please note that category C visa holders are not able to change their status of stay after their entry into the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 9(1) of the Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Act. 처리절차 신청서작성 Application è 접수 Reception è 심사 Review è 결재 Approval è 사증발급 Issuance 신청인 Applicant 처리기관 ( 재외공관 ) Diplomatic Mission 처리기관 ( 좌동 ) Diplomatic Mission 처리기관 ( 좌동 ) Diplomatic Mission 처리기관 ( 좌동 ) Diplomatic Mission 210mm 297mm[ 백상지 80g/ m2 ( 재활용품 )]
Dear visa applicant As a precaution of Ebola virus, we are requiring all visa applicants to fill in this report form and submit this form with your visa application. Question 1. Are you citizens of the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Liberia, the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Republic of Mali? YES NO Question 2. Have you ever been to the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Liberia, the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Republic of Mali within last 1 month? YES(go to Question 3) NO (Please sign on the form and submit) Question 3. Could you explain about your visit in detail please Date... Name Signature
Example of a Business Letter When applying for a business visa, consulates usually require a letter from the applicant s company. This letter should be as specific as possible, so please include all the details available to you. The main points are listed here and an example of business letter follows. Main Points Must be addressed to the consulate for which the application is being made Must be on company headed paper Be dated, which a date of no older than 1 month from date of submission Name of the employer (as stated on passport) travelling on behalf of the company Length of stay in the country with dates of entry and exit Type of visa and number of entries that are required Specific purpose of travel Name and address of the company or companies to be visited, and contact details of the host Travel arrangements (if known) Statement of financial responsibility for expenses incurred during the trip Please note that Consulates prefer the original Business Letter. For Example: Visa section Kenya Consulate London Date: Dear Visa Officer, Re: Name of traveller Would you kindly grant a (single/double/multiple entry) business visa for our employee MR JOE BLOGGS, who is required by this company to travel to ----------------on the (day/month/year?) The Purpose of his/her journey is to conduct business discussion with MR SMITH in our Nairobi office, the address of which is ----------------------------------------------------------------------- He/she intends to say for approximately (number of days). He will be in receipt of a return ticket and all expenses for his journey will be met by us. Should you wish to discuss this application further please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully A Wright
Visa Booking and Payment Form In order for us to process your application, this completed form must accompany the documents you send to us. We recommend you send all documents by courier or recorded delivery. Please address your documents to: Visa Department, Key Travel, 28-32 Britannia St, London, WC1X 9JF We open all post as soon as it arrives, and will advise that your documents are received as soon as possible. Please note that Royal Mail Special Delivery can arrive any time up to 1pm, and you can use their online tracking service to track your delivery. Key Travel can also provide a bespoke courier collection service please contact us for details and pricing. Contact information please provide your details as the person organising this application. Organisation & department: Contact name: Contact telephone number: Contact email address: Date you require passports back in your possession. Your application will be processed in line with this date: Form of payment please choose either invoice or card payment, and complete the relevant section below. Invoice Payments Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code 4 Code 5 Code 6 Code 7 Code 8 Your organisation s terminology for the code (e.g, budget code, reason for travel, approver name, etc) Code (e.g. BC1255, Meeting, John Smith, etc) Tick here if paying by credit card: Tick here if paying by debit card: Please note a 2% surcharge applies for credit card payments. No fee applies for debit card payments. If paying by invoice, all payment codes relevant for your organisation must be provided at this stage. For example, if your organisation uses 4 payment codes in total, please leave codes 5, 6, 7 and 8 blank. Key Travel cannot be held responsible for delays or costs associated to the provision of incomplete or incorrect payment code details. Invoices will only be generated once the visa has been granted. Key Travel is also pleased to accept payment for your visa application by card payment. Note that payment must be made to the visa team either by calling us on 0207 843 9678 or in person at our London office before documents are returned to you. If you already have a Key travel HD visa ref for this application, provide it here: (if not please leave this section blank) HD
First traveller name: Country to be visited: Express processing: Standard processing: Visa type required (business, multiple entry, etc) Second traveller name: Country to be visited: Same as the first traveller please complete separate booking forms for additional countries Date of departure for travel associated to this visa application: Express processing: Standard processing: Visa type required (business, multiple entry, etc) Third traveller name: Country to be visited: Same as the first traveller please complete separate booking forms for additional countries Date of departure for travel associated to this visa application: Express processing: Standard processing: Visa type required (business, multiple entry, etc) Fourth traveller name: Country to be visited: Same as the first traveller please complete separate booking forms for additional countries Date of departure for travel associated to this visa application: Express processing: Standard processing: Visa type required (business, multiple entry, etc) Date of departure for travel associated to this visa application: For groups of 5 or more, please affix additional sheet(s) containing names, genders and nationalities, or contact us in advance to discuss. If you have a Key Travel flight reference / PNR / Trip ID for any of the above travellers, please list them here, and indicate which it applies to: Key Travel provides a comprehensive review of your application free of charge before lodging with the embassy. Should you wish, we are also able to make amendments on your behalf where necessary to ensure a smooth application process. Your visa consultant will discuss these options with you as and when they are necessary. In order for us to lodge an application the following day, we must receive documents before 4pm. Should you require a fast turnaround, and time is short, if we receive documents before 9.30am, we are still able to lodge the same day under our priority service at an additional cost of 30.00 + VAT. Please tick here if you would like to use our priority service at an additional cost of 30.00 + VAT : In order to meet your deadlines, further embassy express charges or additional courier charges may become applicable, and we will keep you informed of these over the course of the application. Special instructions please indicate below if there are special requirements which you have discussed with us:
Return instructions please tell us to where and to whom you would like the documents returned. For the attention of: Company name: Address & post code: Delivery Option Courier bike delivery to address, or meet and greet at a specified location Royal Mail Special Delivery next working day by 1pm Royal Mail Special Delivery Saturday service by 9am DHL UK Overnight service Information Recommended for very urgent applications, when time is short Passports dispatched via Special Delivery when 3 or more working days are available after visa is granted, and before the date passport must be back in your possession. By 9:00 By 12:00 Tick here By 17:00 DHL Overseas service Delivery time varies depending on location Collect from Key Travel London office Available between 8.45am - 17:30pm Monday - Friday We will always endeavour to process your application within the permitted timescales, however, we are subject to passport office / embassy approval and conditions / requirements can change without any prior warning. We recommend you confirm your flights after obtaining your visa to avoid any cancellation penalties for which Key Travel cannot be held responsible. Cancellation fees may apply if you decide not to progress your application, depending on what stage it is up to with the Embassy. Key Travel shall not be held liable for costs associated with any of the following: o Any loss, damage, retention or delay in returning any documents in the possession of any embassy, consulate or government office. o The refusal of any embassy, consulate or government office to accept documents presented. o The issue of incorrect visas, dates and terms, by any embassy, consulate of government office. o Any loss, damage or delay caused by subcontractors (e.g. DHL, Royal Mail) in delivery of documents. I have read and agreed to the above. I give permission/i have obtained traveller permission to disclose my/their personal data to Key Travel and the relevant third parties in order to obtain the applicable visa(s). Signed: Date: Have you Included the correct number, and correct size of photographs with your application? Signed and dated all application forms? Ensured all supporting documents are correctly addressed to the embassy? Included complete payment instructions?