Korea

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Visiting Korea
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Visiting Korea is a crucial part of doing business there. This
chapter provides practical information and tips on travelling
to – and within – Korea. You should also review the Korean
Tourism Organisation (KTO) website, which has extensive
information about travel packages, hotels, shopping,
destinations and food: www.english.visitkorea.or.kr.
6.1 VISAS
Australians visiting Korea for transit, tourism, conference
or business meetings are not required to hold a visa for
stays of up to 90 days, but must have a passport that is
valid for at least six months and an outbound travel ticket.
Australian business people undertaking any activities
relating to remuneration will require a visa for entry into
Korea. There are a variety of visas that exist based on
what industry you’re in and the purpose of your visit. For
further information please contact the Korean Embassy
or nearest Consulate prior to arrival as visa requirements
and fees regularly change.
A single-entry business visa is valid for stays of up to
three months and can be obtained from the Korean
Embassy in Canberra or the Korean consular offices in
Sydney and Melbourne. If you are a frequent business
traveller to Korea, it may be worth considering a multipleentry
business visa, which is valid for one year.
Fees (as of February 2015):
• Single-entry business visa (less than 90 days) – $88
• Single-entry business visa (more than 90 days) – $132
• Double-entry business visa – $143
• Multiple-entry business visa – $165