Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada

If you are not a resident of our jurisdiction (Ottawa and Gatineau), please contact and apply through the consulate present in your jurisdiction.

For visa applicants, please refer to each visa category you’re applying for to verify the required documents for your visa application. Please be advised that for non-canadians to apply for a visa, those of the following nationality should be a resident of Canada for more than TWO YEARS and will be asked to submit government issued documents to prove such as PR CARD or VALID Canadian Visa. 

China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru 

Following nationalities must submit a copy of valid Canadian PR Card (Front and back) or Valid Canadian visa (student/work permit) to show they are residents of Canada. Study or Work permit holders must be present in Canada at least 2 years in order to apply for the visa. 

Those who have a valid (not expired) *multiple visa* issued before April 5, 2020, can enter the Republic of Korea with that visa again from the 1st of June.  If you have any questions regarding this matter or the validity of your previous(existing) visa, please contact the Korean Immigration Service directly. +82-2-1345, +82-2-6908-1345~6. Ourconsulate office DOES NOT verify the validity of your existing visa.

From the date of visa issue, regular visas have a 3 months window for the visa holder to enter Korea. That window will expire after 3 months as indicated on the visa. If that period has passed, your visa is no longer valid, and you will need to re-apply with all relevant required documents. Please do not apply too far in advance. We recommend applying about a month prior to your intended departure date as our regular processing time is approximately 10 business days and to give yourself some extra time in case your visa is delayed due to heavy volume of application or if we require any additional documents or interview from you.

As of July 1, 2020, all Embassies of the Republic of Korea around the world will no longer issue visa labels. Holders of valid visas can print out the “Visa Grant Notice” document at any time through the official website at www.visa.go.kr by entering personal details such as passport number, name, and date of birth. The document is valid printed either in colour or black and white and must be presented with a passport to immigration authorities during immigration clearance. 

You can check your visa processing status online at your convenience. You will not receive any emails or phone calls on the status of your visa process and confirmation of your visa issuance. 

Step 1: Visit →  KOREA VISA PORTAL

Step 2: Click “Check Application Status”

Step 3: Click “Diplomatic Office” as type of application

Step 4: Enter your passport number (i.e. AB000000)

Step 5: Enter name in English last name first followed by first names and middle name as it appears on your passport with no commas or dashes in between. If there is a space or dash in your first and/or last names, please replace them with space(s). 

Step 6: Enter your date of birth

Step 7: Click “Search”

Step 8: Once the status shows a “Visa Grant Notice”, please print it out. The print button only appears on the screen if your visa has been issued. 

Visa Grant Notice is your visa and is required in paper to board the flight and to enter Korea. You must enter Korea within the validity period of your visa. Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. From the date you enter Korea, you can stay for the period of stay granted to you on your visa grant notice. 

Please do not call to ask how to check your status online or to expedite your visa. We are not able to expedite your visa to accommodate your job start date. 

Please visit the Korean Immigration Service Office within 90days of your arrival in Korea to register for it.

If you have F-4 visa, you will receive an Overseas Korean Resident Card (외국국적동포 국내거소증).  If you have a valid Overseas Korean Resident Card, you are eligible to re-enter and exit Korea with your Card without needing to apply for a re-entry permit or applying for the visa every time. 

For all other long term visa types, you will receive an Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증). 

If you have any questions about registration in Korea, please contact the Korean Immigration Service Office and if necessary, please prepare all requirements prior to your departure from Canada.

Korean Immigration Service website: →   Korea Immigration Service (출입국·외국인정책본부)

Immigration Contact Center: 1345, (International Contact Number: +82-1345, +82-2-6908-1345~6)

▪ General Visa Fees

-Single Entry Visa, stay less than 90 days: $52.00 CAD

-Single Entry Visa, stay more than 90 days: $78.00 CAD

-Double Entry Visa: $91.00 CAD

-Multiple Entry Visa: $117.00 CAD

* Exceptions: 

▪ US Citizens

-Regardless of the visa type: $58.50 CAD

▪ Iran

-Single Entry Visa, stay less than 90 days: $65.00 CAD

-Single Entry Visa, stay more than 90 days: $104.00 CAD

-Double Entry Visa: $117.00 CAD

-Multiple Entry Visa: $156.00 CAD

▪ Philippines

-Visa Fee is exempted for stay of no more than 59 days (temporary commercial or tourism purposes)

※ Certain Visa fess are waived for people from countries under fee-exemption agreements. Therefore, for more information please see more details Ministry of Foreign Affairs website → "Click". 

o Please note that the Consular Office receives an extreme number of inquiries by phone and e-mail.

※ Please read the visa guidelines carefully on the Consulate website and if you have any additional questions, please visit our visa-specific website at www.visa.go.kr

※  Our embassy is implementing a telephone reservation system to reduce the waiting time for civil petitioners and provide smooth consular service. Those who plan to visit the Embassy Consular Section, please make a reservation in advance by phone at 613-244-5010 or 613-244-5030. Please note that access may be restricted if you visit without a reservation.

If you find it difficult to reach us by phone, please contact us at canada@mofa.go.kr  and we will get back to you as soon as possible.