Tourist / Transit (B-2)

Tourist / Transit (B-2)
ACTIVITIES ALLOWED	Tourism․Transit/Transfer - The range of activities of B-2 status basically conforms to that of a C-3 (Short-term General) visa. However, if the activity range is set differently according to reciprocity, it prevails.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS	You are eligible to apply for a B-2 Tourist/Transit visa if you Article 7 (Entry of Foreigners) of the Immigration Control Act (1) When a foreigner enters the Republic of Korea, he/she shall hold a valid passport and a visa issued by the Minister of Justice. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any of the following foreigners may enter the Republic of Korea without a visa: 1. A person who obtains permission to reenter or who is exempted from permission of reentry, and who enters the Republic of Korea before the period of such permission or exemption expires; 2. A person who is a national of a country which has concluded the Visa Exemption Agreement with the Republic of Korea, and who is subject to exemption under the Convention; 3. A person who enters the Republic of Korea for international friendship, sightseeing or in the interests of the Republic of Korea, etc., and who has separately obtained an entry permit, as prescribed by Presidential Decree; 4. A person who departed from the Republic of Korea with a refuge travel document issued, and enters the Republic of Korea before the term of validity of such certificate expires. Wish to come to the Republic of Korea for tours or to get on a connecting flight without a visa
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	You are allowed to stay for the time specified by the Minister of Justice.
VISAS ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF OF MISSION	Not Applicable
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION	You cannot apply for Confirmation of Visa Issuance for B-1 Visa Exempted and B-2 Tourist/Transit status
REMARKS       󰁾 CONTENTS	The Minister of Justice allows citizens of particular countries to enter the Republic of Korea regardless of having visas, in order to promote korea's national interests, such as deepening friendly relations with specific countries or boosting Korean tourism industry. A person entering the Republic of Korea on the basis of the visa waiver agreement or transit is prohibited from extending his/her period of sojourn or changing his/her status of sojourn. Therefore, if you believe that your stay is going to exceed the period of sojourn that the agreement or the Minister of Justice specifies, you should obtain a visa appropriate to your intent & period of stay before you arrive in the ROK.