Visa application / entry requirements: South Korea

German (and other) nationals travelling as tourists or for business purposes (for meetings and conferences) are required to obtain an electronical entry permit (called an ETA) before travelling. 

Currently valid: From April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, German citizens and 21 more nationals no longer need a K-ETA to enter South Korea visa-free. Further information can be found on the K-ETA website. (Source: German Federal Foreign Office)

For other travel purposes, a visa must be applied for.

APPLYING FOR THE ETA VIA SERVISUM

We will be happy to assist you in applying for your ETA permit. To do so, we need the following documents from you by e-mail:

• ETA application (download here)
• coloured passport copy (first double page with personal information)
• Passport photo (biometric, coloured)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICIANS & ASSEMBLY WORK
(only single entry possible)

• visa application form
  see on the right, completed in full
  !! Please also check the following notesfileadmin/redakteure/pdf/KOR-Hinweise.pdf !!
  
  
• consent form
  of Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC), download here
  
  
• passport
  original, at least valid for 6 months after journey
  
  
• non-German applicants: 
• current residence registration (Meldebescheinigung) (if EU citizen) or
• valid residence permit for Germany (if not EU citizen)
  
  
• passport picture
  original, biometric, photo requirements
  
  
• NEW: power of attorney
  download here
  
  
• letter of invitation
  from the company in South Korea, with travel period and number of entries (single entry)
  
  
• company letter
  from employer in Germany with detailed description of travel purpose (sample) and number of entries (single entry)
  
  
• business registration cerificate
  from South Korean company, not older than 3 months
  
  
• purchase order
  copy of the contract between the German and South Korean company, if contractual work is involved

Website of the embassy: http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/de