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Visa Application Information

Visa Application Process


1. Fill out a visa application form
- General visa applications must fill out visa application form 1-> 5 pages
- Visa Issuance confirmation number holders must fill out visa application form 2-> 2 pages
※ Please download the form and complete it in English before applying visa
2. Prepare all the required documents and the visa fee
3. Press queue number 1 and wait for your queue (1 application per 1 queue number)
​4. Pay the fee and receive the visa pick-up form

Business Hours for visa application and Pick-up time


Visa application submission at 8.30 – 11.00 a.m. / Passport and visa pick-up at 13.30-15.00 p.m.
(Except weekend and National holidays)
※ The applicant must visit the Embassy to pick up their passport by themself.
※ Processing time: Minimum 14 days (Not include the submission day)
※ Applicants have to check your visa status via Korea Visa Protal before visiting the embassy to
receive their passports.

Visa fee and application form


Please see the attached file above

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea


Address: 23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Ratchadapisek, Huay-Kwang, Bangkok, 10310
E-mail: [email protected]

For further enquiries, please contact to our e-mail [email protected] only.

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Notice

1. Please make sure that all the required documents are still valid until the submission day (The validity is 3
months of its issuance).

2. Passport must be valid at least 6 months to apply for a visa.

3. All the visa requirements need to be in English or Korean only.


*In case of the translated document, it needs to be notarized from Thai Consular Affairs.
** In case of the official document, it needs to be notarized from Thai Consular Affairs though it was issued in English.
*** In case of the document issued from other countries, it needs to be translated into English and notarized by the embassy of the issued country.

4. All documents and paid visa fee will NOT BE RETURNED

5. In case the applicant has a representative to submit a visa application on his/her behalf, the power of attorney
(the embassy's form) must be provided with the representative's copy of passport or ID card.
* In case of using a visa agency, the visa agency's business registration must be provided.

6. In case the applicant received any assistance in completing the form or the required documents preparation
process, the assistant's personal details in the application form article 11 must be provided.

7. Duplicate visa applications are not allowed. The applicant must choose only one type of visas to apply.

8. The consul may require additional documents during the visa consideration process. In this case, the
processing time might be longer.

9. The embassy will not inform the visa result/status via phone. Please visit the Visa Portal website
(www.visa.go.kr) to check the visa result/status by yourself.

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Additional Conditions for Visa Application

1. List of countries required to have a long-term non-immigrant visa (NOT tourist visa) and at least a 2-year-proof
of Thai visa or the certificate of permanent residence in Thailand in order to apply for a Korean visa at the Korean
Embassy in Thailand.

Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar,
Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippine, Sri-Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Macedonia,
Kosovo, Cuba, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Somalia, Gambia, Senegal

1.1 The applicants from the 34 nationalities above will be able to apply for a visa in Thailand if they are related to
the conditions below (The Thai long-term visa is still needed).
1.1.1 Those who possess a dependent family visa in Thailand (Thai parents, Thai children, or Thai spouses).
1.1.2 Those who possess a diplomatic visa in Thailand (The person who works for an international organization or
for those who are appointed to have a mission in Thailand that needs to be in charge of Korean connection and
communication).

2. List of countries required to submit a medical report on tuberculosis to apply for a Korean Long-term (over 90
days) visa at the Korean Embassy in Thailand.

Nepal, Timor-leste, Russia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, India,
Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippine, Laos

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Contents

Page
Common Required Documents 5
Diplomatic Visa (A-1) 5
Official Visa (A-2) 5
Agreement (A-3) 6
Temporary News Coverage (C-1) 6
Short-term Visa (C-3)
Short-term visiting visa (C-3-1) 7
Voluntary Departure from Korea Applicant Visa (C-3-1) 8
Short-term Business Visa (C-3-4) 8
Group Tourist Visa (C-3-2) 9
Tourist Visa (C-3-9) 10
Seaman Visa (C-3-11) 11
Temporary Employment Visa (C-4) 12 - 13
Student Visa (D-2/4)
Bachelor's degree (D-2-2) 14
Master's degree (D-2-3) 14
Doctor's degree (D-2-4) 14
Exchange Student (D-2-6) 14
Research Study (D-2-5) 15
Language Course (D-4) 16
Foreign Language Director Visa (E-2 (EPIK)) 17
Visiting & Joining Family (F-1-5) 17
Dependent Family Visa (F-3) 18
Visa Issuance Confirmation Number Holder 19
Suggestion for Entering Korea 20

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Common Required Documents (to be completed by the applicant)

1. Visa application form with 1.5 inch photo


Common
(taken within last 6 months, front view against white background, must be attached on the form)
Required
2. ​Valid passport and a copy of passport
Documents
3. Visa fee (Thai Baht and Cash only)
*The forms can be downloaded in the attached file.

Additional required documents depending on the visa types

1. Diplomatic Visa (A-1)


This page is meant for applicants(including family) who are holding diplomatic passports and wish to travel to
carry out diplomatic missions.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular
A-1
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Diplomatic
2. Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to
Visa
certify his/her status

2. Official Visa (A-2)


This page is meant for applicants(including family) who are holding official passports and wish to travel to perform
missions related to government.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
A-2 Official
2. Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to
Visa
certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in
the letter)

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3. Agreement (A-3)
This page is meants for applicants(including family) who are certified to be able to waive foreign registration in
accordance with the treaty with the Korean government such as SOFA, Fulbright and their families.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
A-3
2. Temporary duty order, statement of employment or official letter from the Foreign Minister to
Agreement
certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in
the letter)
* Note: In the case of the spouse of an A-3 visa holder, additional documents may be requested during the visa process.

4. Temporary News Coverage (C-1)


This page is for 1. Those who have been assigned from foreign newspaper offices broadcasting bureaus, journals, and other
media to report the news.
2. Those who work in news reporting under contracts with foreign media.
3. Those who will be staying for a short period to set up a branch within Korea.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
C-1 Temporary 3. Journalist ID Card (if any)
News Coverage 4. Assignment letter from Thai company for journalist duty in Korea
5. Invitation letter from a Korea company or organization
6. Conference registration document (if any)
7. Hotel Reservation
Additional 1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
documents for
foreigners 2. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)

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5. Short-term Visa (C-3)
This page is meant for applicants who wish to visit their family members who are residing in Korea, who intend to visit to Korea for
conference, training, participate in a competition without receiving remuneration...etc.

5.1 Short-term Visiting Visa (C-3-1)

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
3. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
4. Certificate of student and transcript in English (In case the applicants are a student.)
5. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from present. The
C-3-1Short- company's bank account is not acceptable)
term Visiting 6. Invitation Letter and a copy of inviter's passport(or ID card)
Visa 7. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
8. Relationship Certificate Documents between applicants and inviters such as marriage certificate, birth
certificate, family certificate, etc. which are notarized by Thai Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case
the documents issued by the Korean government, the notarized can be exempted.)
9. Hotel Reservation
* In the case of residing at a family member's place, the hotel reservation can be exempted. However, it is necessary to
provide accommodation details in the invitation letter.
1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
2. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
3. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 4. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 5. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
6. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
7. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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5.2 Voluntary Departure from Korea Applicant Visa (C-3-1)
This page is meant for Thai citizens who reported voluntary departure during the period specified by the Korean government.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs)
C-3-1 Voluntary 2. 자진출국 확인서/Confirmation of Voluntary Departure
Departure 3. Criminal record from Royal Thai Police in English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs)

4. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and designated
hospitals on website)

5.3 Short-term Business Visa (C-3-4)


This page is for applicants who wish to travel for business travel purposes such as market research, business meetings, consulting, sign

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
3. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
C-3-4 Short- Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
term Business 4. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from present. The
company's bank account is not acceptable)
5. Invitation letter and a copy of certificate of business registration from Korean company
6. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
7. Hotel Reservation
1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
2. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
3. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 4. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 5. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
6. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
7. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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5.4 Group Tourist Visa (C-3-2)
This page is meant for applicants who wish to travel as a group through a travel agency.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
** In case of using parent's financial document, please submit the following document;
- Relationship Certificate (such as the applicant's birth certificate, applicant and parents' House Registration in
English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs)​
- A copy of parent’s passport or ID Card
​- Employment Certificate of parent in English (indicate position and salary)
- Business Registration Certificate of parent’s company with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs (In case that
parents are the owner of the business)
Applicants
- Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from present. The
company's bank account is not acceptable)
3. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai
C-3-2 Group
Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the
Tourist Visa
business)
4. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)
5. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from
present. The company's bank account is not acceptable)
6. Hotel Reservation
7. Daily travel schedule or daily travel plans (English)
8. Tour client confirmation letter in English
9. Copy of Business Registration of Thai tour agency in English and with notarization from Thai
Tour Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10. Copy of Business Registration of Korean tour agency
Agency
11. Tour schedule in English
12. Guarantee certificate from Thai tour agency (In case any unforeseen circumstance such as
overstay, misbehavior, etc.) occur, the company will be responsible for all financial matters.
1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
2. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
3. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 4. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 5. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
6. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
7. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)
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5.5 Tourist Visa (C-3-9)
This page is meant for applicants who wish to travel for tourism or leisure.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
C-3-9 Tourist
** In case of using parent's financial document, please submit the following document;
Visa
- Relationship Certificate (such as the applicant's birth certificate, applicant and parents' House Registration in English with
* For those whose
notarization from Thai Consular Affairs)​
nationality are
- A copy of parent’s passport or ID Card
allowed to apply
​- Employment Certificate of parent in English (indicate position and salary)
for a K-ETA,
please apply for a - Business Registration Certificate of parent’s company with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs (In case that parents are the
K-ETA. We will owner of the business)
accept the visa - Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from present. The company's bank
application for the account is not acceptable)
3. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular
applicants who
were rejected by
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
K-ETA only.
4. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)
** Visa re-
5. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from present. The
application will be
company's bank account is not acceptable)
allowed after 2
6. Invitation Letter and a copy of inviter's passport(or ID card)
months of its
7. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
rejection date.
8. Hotel Reservation
9. Daily travel schedule or daily travel plans (English)
10. Evidence of a K-ETA rejection
1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
2. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
3. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 4. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 5. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
6. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)
7. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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5.6 Seaman Visa (C-3-11)
This page is meant for a seaman who wish to join large ships.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs)
2. Seaman certificate
3. Employment Certificate in English which indicates salary and position
C-3-11 Seaman
4. Employment contract in English
Visa
5. Invitation letter and a copy of certificate of business registration from Korean company
6. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
7. Certificate of vessel's nationality
8. Departure and arrival confirmation certificate
1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
2. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
3. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional
Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for
4. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners
5. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
6. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In case the applicant is holding the owner of the business)

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6. Temporary Employment Visa (C-4)
This page is meant for applicants who wish to travel for short-term employment purposes such as short-term performances,
advertising and entertainment, teaching and lectures, research, technology consulting, etc.

Employment Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
3. Resume in English
4. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from
General Temporary present. The company's bank account is not acceptable)
5. A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean company
Employment
6. Invitation letter from Korea company
7. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
8. Employment Contract indicates period, wage, and scope of work
9. In case the business is related to machine maintenance, machine service, or machine import-
export, applicants have to submit machine import-export evidence.
10. Hotel Reservation
1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
3. Cooking Test certified by Ministry in Thailand in English with notarization from Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4. A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean company
Chef 5. Invitation letter from Korea company and a copy of inviter's passport (or ID card)
6. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
7. Employment Contract
8. All foreign employees list
9. All Korean employees list
10. Tax return certificate of Korean company
11. Building (restaurant) rental contract
1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Invitation letter from Korea company
Football Player 3. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
4. A guarantee letter from sponsor who responsible for expenses in English
5. A copy of certificate of business registration of sponsor
6. The certificate letter from the Football Association of Korea
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Employment Type Required documents
1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
3. Invitation letter from Korea company
4. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
Model/Actor/Actress
5. Employment Certificate from Korea company in English/Korean
6. A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean company
7. Employment Contract
8. Document from Ministry of Culture of Korea
9. Portfolio
1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Invitation letter from Korea company
3. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
Boxer
4. The certificate letter from the Boxing Association of Thailand
5. A copy of certificate of business registration of Boxing Association of Thailand
6. Blood certificate from designated hospital
7. The certificate letter from the Boxing Association of Korea
1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Invitation letter from Korea company
Weightlifter 3. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
4. The certificate letter from the Weightlifter Association of Thailand
5. A copy of certificate of business registration of Weightlifter Association of Thailand
6. The certificate letter from the Weightlifter Association of Korea
1. Thailand re-entry Permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a long-term visa in Thailand)
2. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
3. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional
Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for
4. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners
5. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
6. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
7. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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7. Student Visa (D-2/4)

7.1 Degree Student Visa (D-2)


This page is meant for applicants who wish to enroll in the courses in the university.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement (e.g. Graduation Certificate, Student Certificate) in
English and School Transcript (original) in English
3. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from
present. The company's bank account is not acceptable)
D-2-2 ** In case of using parent's financial document, please submit the following document;
Bachelor's degree - Relationship Certificate (such as the applicant's birth certificate, applicant and parents' House
D-2-3 Registration in English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs)​
Master's degree - A copy of parent’s passport or ID Card
Doctor's degree ​- Employment Certificate of parent in English (indicate position and salary)
D-2-6 - Business Registration Certificate of parent’s company with notarization from Thai Consular
Exchange Student Affairs (In case that parents are the owner of the business)
4. Certificate of Admission from Korean University​
* Do not submit the original. Scan document is acceptable
5. A copy of certificate of business registration of Korean University
* Do not submit the original, the scan version is acceptable
6. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and
designated hospitals on website)
1. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
2. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 3. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 4. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
5. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
6. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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7.2 Research Study Visa (D-2-5)
This page is for applicants who pursuing a master's degree equivalent or higher and wish to participate in research study.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement (e.g. Graduation Certificate, Student Certificate) in
English and School Transcript (original) in English
3. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from
present. The company's bank account is not acceptable)
** In case of using parent's financial document, please submit the following document;
- Relationship Certificate (such as the applicant's birth certificate, applicant and parents' House
Registration in English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs)​
D-2-5 - A copy of parent’s passport or ID Card
Research Study ​- Employment Certificate of parent in English (indicate position and salary)
- Business Registration Certificate of parent’s company with notarization from Thai Consular
Affairs (In case that parents are the owner of the business)
4. Research student confirmation form with sign from the University President or Chancellor
* Plese send an e-mail to request the form
5. A copy of certificate of business registration of Korean University
* Do not submit the original, the scan version is acceptable
6. Invitation Letter and a copy of inviter's passport(or ID card)
7. Letter of Guarantee and a copy of guarantor's passport(or ID card)
8. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and
designated hospitals on website)
1. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
2. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 3. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 4. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
5. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
6. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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7.3 Korean Language Training Visa( D-4)
This page is for applicants who are with a minimum qualification at the high school level or equivalent and wish to study Korean
at the Language Institute.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement (e.g. Graduation Certificate, Student Certificate) in
English and School Transcript (original) in English
3. Bank statement of applicant’s bank account (The statement should be at least for 6 months from
present. The company's bank account is not acceptable)
** In case of using parent's financial document, please submit the following document;
- Relationship Certificate (such as the applicant's birth certificate, applicant and parents' House
D-4-1 Registration in English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs)​
Korean Language Training - A copy of parent’s passport or ID Card
Visa ​- Employment Certificate of parent in English (indicate position and salary)
- Business Registration Certificate of parent’s company with notarization from Thai Consular
Affairs (In case that parents are the owner of the business)
4. Certificate of Admission from Korean University​
* Do not submit the original. Scan document is acceptable
5. A copy of certificate of business registration of Korean University
* Do not submit the original, the scan version is acceptable
6. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and
designated hospitals on website)
1. Residence certificate in English which notarized by Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
2. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for 3. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners 4. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)
5. A Business Registration Certification of applicant's company in English and notarized by Thai Consular Affairs
6. Certificate of student and transcript in English(In case the applicants are a student.)

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8. Foreign Language Director Visa (E-2 (EPIK))
This page is for applicants who receive the certificate from EPIK.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
E-2(EPIK)
2. Notice of Appointment from Korea
Foreign Language Director Visa
3. A copy of employment contract (with documents received from Korea if you are in TaLK or EPIK
Program)
1. In case the applicants holds Thia marriage visa, submit the marriage certificate in English and notarized by
Additional
Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if any)
documents for
2. Work permit and a copy (In case the applicant is holding a working visa in Thailand)
foreigners
3. Employment Certificate from Thai company in English (indicates position and salary)

9. Visiting & Joining Family (F-1-5)


This page is for parents of marriage visa (F-6) or permanent residence visa (F-5-2) holders for the purpose of raising children.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Applicants 2. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and
designated hospitals on website)
3. Letter of Pledge on Umemployment (비취업 서약서) (The form can be downloaded on website)
4. Inviter's copy of passport(or ID card)
5. Invitation Letter for F-1-5 visa applicants
* The form can be downloaded on the embassy's website
F-1-5 6. Letter of Guarantee (Must indicate the guarantee period 3 years of the applicant's arrival date)
7. 불법체류・취업 방지 서약서 (Written in English or Korean. The form can be downloaded on
Visiting & Embassy website.)
Joining Family 8. Residence Certificate in Korea , for example, 부동산 등기사항전부증명서, 임대차계약서 etc.
Invitor 9. F-6 visa or F-5-2 visa holder's copy of passport and Alien Registration Card
10. Relationship certificate between the applicant and F-6 visa or F-5-2 visa's holder in English with
notarization from Thai Consular Affairs (e.g. Birth Certificate)
11. The inviter's document: 기본증명서, 가족관계증명서, 혼인관계증명서, 주민등록표 (등본)
12. Family certificate of the invitor's children (자녀명의 가족관계증명서) (In case of pregnancy,
submit a pregnancy confirmation document from the hospital or maternity notes.)
※ If you have more than one child, a family registration certificate (가족관계증명서) is required of
each child.

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10. Dependent Family Visa (F-3)
This page is for applicants who are spouse or unmarriaged minor of holders of Korean Arts and Culture (D-1) visa - Foreign
National of Special Ability (E-7) * Except Industrial Trainee (D-3) visa holders.
* In the case of accompanying marriage visa holders (F-6) cannot apply for this type of visa.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Thai marriage certificate in English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
F-3 Dependent Family 3. A copy of spouse's passport
(Spouse) 4. Spouse's employment certificate in English (indicate position and salary)
5. A copy of spouse alien card
6. Tax return certificate in Korea of spouse
7. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and
designated hospitals on website)
1. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. Thai birth certificate in English with notarization from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
F-3 Dependent Family 3. A copy of parent passport
(Children) 4. Parent's employment certificate in English (indicate position and salary)
5. A copy of parent alien card
6. Tax return certificate in Korea of parent
7. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and
designated hospitals on website)

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10. Visa Issuance Confirmation Number
This page is for applicants who have received Visa Issuance Confirmation Number from Korea.

Visa Type Required documents


1. Visa Issuance Confirmation Number Certificate
Visa Issuance 2. Record of passport (Only Thai nationality. The document can be issued from Thai Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Confirmation Foreign Affairs)
Number 3. Tuberculosis Test Certificate in English (Please find the attached file of the list of countries and designated
hospitals on website)
*Note: For those who have already received a visa number, it is necessary to fill out a visa application form for Visa Issuance
Confirmation Number (2 pages).

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Suggestion for Entering Korea

1. For those who are under visa waiver agreement, we recommend showing the following documents (translated
into English) to the Immigration at Korean airport;

1.1 Rounded-trip air ticket


1.2 Accommodation reservation
1.3 Travel plan/ Schedule
1.4 Invitation Letter from Korean inviter (if any)
1.5 Student/ Work certificate in Thailand
1.6 Financial document (Bank statement)
1.7 Name or surname changing certificate (if any)

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