KOREAN VISA
- Compliance
- We assist clients in obtaining visas, tracking their sponsored workers and ensuring that there is compliance with sponsorship obligations.
Korean visa
We aid with Korean visa application to streamline the application process, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve the chances of applicants getting approval. We provide the services for the following subjects;
Subjects
- Business Traveler
- Globally assigned non-Korean employees to the entity in Korea
- Locally hired non-Korean employees by local entity in Korea
- Interns/Trainees assigned to the entity in Korea or hired by local entity in Korea
- Supervisors or Managers seconded by contract base to Korea
- Family dependents of the above
- Spouse of Korean national
- Household worker
- Student
- Job-Seeker
- Digital nomad
- Individual Investor
- Korean heritage employees or individuals
- Non-Korean employees or Korean heritage individuals preparing a pre/residential permit
The process typically begins with the applicant or sponsor identifying a need for the visa, for example, an employee relocation or international hire. After confirming the candidate meets visa requirements (if requires, assessment service needs to be accompanied), we can:
Our services
- Offer guidance on legal matters and the best types of visas
- Assist in gathering all the supporting documents
- Complete and submit paperwork
- Schedule appointments such as interviews
- Provide accompanying assistance for the interviews
- Monitor application progress
- Give updates in real-time
- Help the applicant respond to requests for additional information
- Share general updates during the sojourn period
- Track the visa expiry date
- Support visa renewals and appeals for unsuccessful applications
Visa Application Way
There are three types of Korean visa applications. In general, short-term visas (up to 90 days) should be applied through VI (Visa Issuance), and long-term visas (over 90 days) are applied through VICN (Visa Issuance Confirmation Number) or conversion process. However, depending on the visa type, including employment/assignment visa type or individual/company circumstances, there may either be several or limited ways to apply. Please kindly inquire if you have any questions.
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VI (Visa Issuance)
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VICN (Visa Issuance Confirmation Number)
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Conversion
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Renewal (Extension)
01. VI (Visa Issuance)
: Obtaining a visa issuance before entry to Korea upon direct approval.
Pre-entry
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Application submission at
Korean consulate / embassy / visa center in residential country
Post-entry
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Application submission at local immigration authority
in Korea for alien registration process (for only when required)
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Confirming target visa (assessment may be required) |
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| Immigration Briefing Call | |
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Share the list of requirement and general instruction |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Review the requirements | |
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| Draft the paper works | |
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| Request signature and stamps | |
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| Send completion | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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Share the package with interview guideline |
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| Submit the application | |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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Send the visa approval and share the entry instruction |
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VI-Step 2 (For only when required)
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Schedule the alien registration process |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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Provide the accompanying assistance for application submission |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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Send/confirm the alien registration card approval and share the general notice |
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02. VICN (Visa Issuance Confirmation Number)
Obtaining a visa issuance before entry to Korea with pre-approval from local immigration authority in Korea.
Pre-entry
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Application submission at local immigration
authority in Korea as pre-approval - -Step 2-
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Application submission at Korean consulate / embassy / visa
center in residential country with confirmed pre-approval (VICN)
Post-entry
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Application submission at local immigration
authority in Korea for alien registration process
VICN-Step 1
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Confirming target visa (assessment may be required by cases) |
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| Immigration Briefing Call | |
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Share the list of requirement and general instruction |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Review the requirements | |
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| Draft the paper works | |
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| Request signature and stamps | |
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| Send completion | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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Submit the application at local immigration authority |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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| Send the VICN approval | |
VICN-Step 2
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Share the list of requirement and general instruction |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Review the requirements | |
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| Draft the paper works | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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| Share the package with interview guideline | |
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| Submit the application | |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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Send the visa approval and share the entry instruction |
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VICN-Step 3
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Schedule the alien registration process |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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Provide the accompanying assistance for application submission |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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Send/confirm the alien registration card approval and share the general notice |
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03. Conversion
Obtaining a visa issuance after entry to Korea at local immigration authority. This can be proceeded only when the applicant has a proper permit to enter Korea and convert the target visa type.
Pre-entry
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Post-entry
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Application submission at local immigration authority in
Korea for visa approval and alien registration process at once.
Conversion-Step 1
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Confirming target visa (assessment may be required by cases) |
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| Immigration Briefing Call | |
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Share the list of requirement and general instruction |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Review the requirements | |
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| Draft the paper works | |
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| Request signature and stamps | |
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| Send completion | |||
| Finalize the package | |
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Schedule the visa application/ alien registration process |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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Provide the accompanying assistance for application submission |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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Send/confirm the alien registration card approval and share the general notice |
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04. Renewal (Extension)
Obtaining a visa extension at local immigration. This can be proceeded only when applicant presence in Korea.
Pre-entry
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Post-entry
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Application submission at local immigration authority in
Korea for visa approval and alien registration process at once.
Renewal-Step 1
| Pre-entry | Incorp Advisory Partners | Applicant | Client |
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Confirming target visa (assessment may be required by cases) |
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Immigration Briefing Call (if required) |
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Share the list of requirement and general instruction |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Review the requirements | |
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| Draft the paper works | |
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| Request signature and stamps | |
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| Send completion | |||
| Finalize the package | |
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| Schedule the interview | |
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| Send requirements | |
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| Finalize the package | |
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Submit renewal application on behalf of assignee |
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| Monitor the progress | |
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| Share the update in real time | |
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Send/confirm the alien registration card approval and share the general notice |
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