What is an F1 visa to Korea in 2021

In fact, getting an F-4 visa is very easy! You need to have at least one grandfather or grandmother of Korean nationality (born before 1945), no matter on your mother's or father's side.

Last summer , I called the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Irkutsk and found out a list of all the necessary documents. Conditions are constantly changing, so you better download the list from the official website of the embassy .

A problematic condition for obtaining a visa turned out to be that it was necessary to undergo examination in one of five hospitals (there are two hospitals in Irkutsk, in Novosibirsk, in Ulan-Ude or in Yakutsk) to obtain a “Certificate of the absence of tuberculosis.” In terms of distance, Novosibirsk is closer, but an air ticket from Irkutsk is almost half the price (about 11 thousand rubles)

. Therefore, I bought a train ticket and went to Irkutsk.

This was my first trip by train, over such a long distance. It took 1.5 days to travel

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Overall, it was very comfortable. You could buy food, drinks and some other related goods from the conductor
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There were working sockets in the corridor, so all I did all the way was sleep, eat and watch movies. A day later, a neighbor moved in with me and he drank all night
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The conductors wanted to drop him off at a remote station, but I didn’t allow it on my own - well, where would he go at night, drunk, God forbid, something would happen to him
. As a result, he didn’t let me sleep all night, and in the morning he jumped out into another compartment... I felt ashamed! =)))

Early in the morning, around 8 am, I arrived at the Irkutsk Railway Station! Ah... this is just an indescribable feeling of delight! How clean the air is! The atmosphere, as expected, of a tourist city... as soon as I got out of the carriage, I saw foreigners from various countries... French, Swedes, Germans... at the exit from the station, private taxi drivers crowded, who “charged” prices at 3-5, or even 10-20 times more expensive. At first I ordered a taxi "Maxim", but it seems they have an unspoken agreement with private owners, so I did not wait for the car. I approached the private owner, he saw that I was “ours,” and quoted a very reasonable price.

Here's a small digression... when I had already checked into the hostel, we were returning from a walk with my new friend from South Korea and saw a Swiss arguing with a taxi driver (such a healthy man with a stern appearance, he looked like a bandit from the 90s). He did not want to give up his luggage until the Swiss paid 3,000 rubles. - this is for a 5-minute trip - I told the taxi driver that even if he kills him, the Swiss will not pay him a penny from above, since they instill faith in justice from the cradle

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And so it happened, the taxi driver got tired of it, and he let the Swiss go
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But before that, there was a case when a tourist from South Korea paid 5,000 rubles
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for the same 5 minutes of travel, and without any regret - they say, “Well, since it’s customary, then you need to give...” Then the Swiss said that this was not the first time that they were trying to rob him, and the Dutch woman who joined the conversation told her similar cases . And it turned out that both took pictures of the license plates and then sent a complaint to the relevant authorities
. This is how Europeans have such a strong belief in justice! I had a lot of respect for the Swiss and the Dutch woman.

I stayed in a hostel (because it was cheap) and did not regret it! Moreover, for me it was simply an invaluable experience! The hostel is called “Hostel 3952” - I chose it because it had the highest rating in Irkutsk. I was met by a young, pleasant girl Anastasia... showed me my bed

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I unpacked my things, took a shower, rested a little and went to the hospitals to collect all the certificates
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I did everything in a few hours!
I did a fluorography in the morning, received the results at one o'clock in the afternoon, went to the tuberculosis dispensary, received a certificate there and went to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea . Unfortunately it was closed, so we had to wait until Monday.

One of the deciding factors when choosing this hostel was this table! And he is the same as he was in the picture - gorgeous!

In the refrigerator I saw some products labeled “Free”, that is, you can take it and eat it, someone shared it. I also cut up the sausage and put it in the refrigerator labeled “Free” - this is a very good sausage, I didn’t eat it on the train because I was on a diet.

On Monday, early in the morning, I went to apply for documents at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea - I highly recommend staying at the Hostel 3952, the embassy is just around the corner! All attractions are nearby! This is the best location! I recommend!!!

So, I went to submit documents, but since the embassy (consulate general) opened at two o'clock, I decided to have a picnic by the Angara River... I bought pies with apple jam and meat pies, everything was very tasty!

This is what my picnic looked like... the atmosphere by the Angara River is simply fabulous... clean, fresh, soft air... birds are singing, fishermen are catching small fish along the shore... ships are sailing by... Irkutsk is just a magical city! I fell in love with this city at first sight!

After I submitted the documents, I decided to take a walk... while I was sitting in one of the shopping and entertainment centers, one of my old online acquaintances saw my publications and offered to become a guide. A wonderful person and a wonderful guide! In the photo below, the hostel where I stayed...

The Consulate General gave me a certificate with which I had to come on Friday of that week - that is, on the fifth day of that week. The exciting anticipation began

. They will give you a visa or they will refuse.

All week I walked around the city with a backpack, took a lot of photographs and shot videos. I visited cafes, shopping and entertainment centers, talked with hostel guests and hostel owners Anastasia and Ivan - these two people are simply the most wonderful! Anastasia, beautiful, young, smart and very ambitious - she inspired me! Ivan, an athlete, a cheerful, smart young man! I just fell in love with this couple - by the way, they are husband and wife

. At the hostel I met a variety of interesting people. It was a very very wonderful time!

On the day I received my visa, I thought that I had brought the wrong certificate from the hospital. I needed to get a certificate, and I took a certificate. I went to the Consulate General thinking that they would 100% not issue me a visa.

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And then I thought: “Yes, they won’t give me a visa, but since I’m already here, I can legally go to Korea for 60 days, so be it, then I’ll return to Irkutsk and resubmit the documents.” I entered the consulate, walked up to the window, and the girl was sorting through documents for some time... for me this moment seemed like an “eternity.” She hands me my passport with an open page where I can see the word “VISA”!
My happiness knew no bounds! At that moment, I felt like the sun was shining outside the window and the birds were singing, I’m sure they were singing and the sun was shining before that moment, but it was at that moment that I noticed it . I signed the document and received the long-awaited visa!

Before leaving, I visited Baikal, where I met a charming Chinese woman. She took me to a Vietnamese cafe, we walked and had fun talking

. Once again I met with my Irkutsk guide (a charming young Buryat woman), we ate, walked and said goodbye.

On the plane I met two nice Buryat women. And we had a nice chat along the way

. They went there as tourists for a week.

When the plane landed, I saw beautiful small islands - there were a huge number of them, and all neat with their infrastructure. We landed and went through check-in - it’s fair to say that check-in is quick and, in some ways, solemn, as the flow of the line is helped by beautiful girls in hanboks (national Korean clothing).

That's it... finally, a few tips.

• come to Irkutsk (Novosibirsk, Yakutsk or Vladivostok) early on Monday morning to have time to complete all the information before two o’clock, submit the documents and receive your visa in your hands on Friday;
• upon arrival at the station, move about 50-100 meters from the station and then call a taxi to that address - it will be much cheaper.

A visa is required for most people who want to enter Korea for one purpose or another, as required by current regulations.

At the same time, a relaxed visa regime was relatively recently introduced for Russian citizens, which significantly simplified the procedure for entering the territory of this state, but did not eliminate the need to obtain appropriate permission for certain categories of persons.

In particular, people are still wondering how Russians can get an F4 visa to South Korea and why they need this permit.

Sample international passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation

Why is it needed at all?

Many people know that, in accordance with established immigration rules, any person who just wants to see some sights or go to Korea for a period of less than two months can, in principle, not worry about the need to obtain a visa permit, since Russian citizens was given the opportunity for visa-free entry.

If a person intends to stay in the territory of this state for more than three months, he will be required to obtain a visa of the appropriate type.

The F-4 visa is granted to those individuals who have completed a course of study at one of the universities in the territory of this state, after which they have worked for more than six months at one of the enterprises of this country. In addition, this category of visa is provided to ethnic Koreans who wish to enter the territory of their native state.

South Korea visa application form

What is its meaning

The H visa is a work visa. Today, South Korea is a fairly developed state, characterized by a strong economy, many progressive innovations, and the presence of a wide variety of areas involved in the promotion of scientific progress.

In this regard, obtaining a work visa to this country in the vast majority of cases is available only to those professional specialists who are highly qualified, have long-term practical experience, as well as a wealth of knowledge that is in demand in the state.

In addition, employment in South Korea is often provided to competent managers of certain narrow areas of activity.

Do not forget that vacant positions in this country are in the majority of cases occupied by their own candidates, but if an employer from Korea shows a desire to hire a foreign citizen, he will be given such an opportunity.

It is worth noting that a work visa is issued not only on the basis of an official invitation issued by an employer in the territory of this state, but also simply by submitting an application to a diplomatic mission. Of course, this option is somewhat more complicated, but if desired, it can still be implemented.

In addition, H visas are available to students who wish to study in South Korea. On the official website of the diplomatic mission you will find a complete list of universities that are granted the right to admit students from other countries to various courses.

Special attention should be paid to the fact that Russians planning to visit South Korea as tourists or as a private visit may not apply for a visa if their stay on the territory of this state is short.

Thus, South Korea has introduced a visa-free regime for Russian citizens, when, in the process of crossing the border, a person’s foreign identity card is simply inserted with the corresponding passport. If a person plans to stay in the country for a long time, he will need to obtain a visa in Russia in advance by contacting the diplomatic mission of that country.

Do not forget that North and South Korea are two different states that are currently in a state of military conflict, and visa legislation in these countries is significantly different from each other.

It is quite difficult to get into North Korea, and if it is possible, then quite strict restrictions will be imposed on the movement of a foreigner. In the DPRK you also need to apply for a visa, and getting one is much more difficult.

An example of filling out a visa application form for South Korea

Standard Requirements

The list of requirements that must be met when applying for a visa is quite strict and must be followed, since otherwise the person will simply be denied this permission, and it is quite difficult to obtain it again.

Who is eligible for this type

The F-4 visa was introduced to simplify the procedure for visiting this state for ethnic Koreans who do not have an official invitation.

This document is also provided to citizens who have received a full education in this state, after which they have worked for at least six months. It is important to take into account the fact that a person must work in his specialty.

In addition, this category of visa can be provided to citizens who are distinguished by a high degree of professionalism in a certain field, and therefore may be extremely in demand in any Korean companies, if they have not previously violated the visa regime.

There are no quotas for obtaining this visa, and there are also no age restrictions.

General entry rules

At border control, a citizen will be required to provide the following list of documents:

• a foreign identity card valid for at least six months at the time of entry;
• migration card filled with all necessary information;
• customs declaration, which must be filled out;
• round-trip tickets and reserved hotel room;
• printout of confirmation that the citizen is solvent (the document is drawn up in English);
• student card, if at the time of the trip the person is studying at a university.

In the vast majority of cases, border guards work with Russian citizens as correctly and quickly as possible, without conducting any thorough searches or carrying out detailed checks of documentation, and therefore the border crossing often takes no more than ten minutes.

All adults at airports or seaports must undergo facial photography and fingerprinting using specialized equipment.

In accordance with the established rules, if you do not have biometrics, you will not be able to visit the territory of South Korea.

The migration card must be filled out while still on board the transport on which the citizen is traveling.

In this case, information from the first page of the foreign ID card, the address of residence in Korea, the duration of the planned trip, and the presence or absence of children are indicated.

The customs declaration form is provided to citizens in English.

The citizen is asked whether he plans to take with him:

• goods for sale;
• plants or animals;
• weapon;
• cash over $10,000;
• other items prohibited for transportation.

The declaration is submitted one for a specific person or for the whole family.

An example of filling out a visa application form for South Korea

Documentation information

The general package of documents that is typically required to obtain an F-2 visa is as follows:

• a visa application form filled with all the necessary information in English or Korean;
• a photograph taken in accordance with applicable regulations;
• a receipt confirming payment of the consular fee;
• a certificate confirming the absence of tuberculosis;
• copy of internal ID.

Download the South Korea visa application form

In addition, a person must provide documents confirming his membership in the generation:

• birth certificate (if the person belongs to the first generation);
• birth certificate, as well as the birth certificate of any parent (for the second generation);
• birth certificates of your own, parent and grandparent (for the third generation).

If you have previously changed your surname, you must provide a certificate confirming the state registration of the marriage relationship.

If it is not possible to provide a birth certificate of a grandmother or grandfather for one reason or another, then in this case it will be possible to provide a death certificate.

South Korea visa photo requirements

Issuance of F4 visa with proof of relationship

When entering Korea on an F4 visa with proof of relationship, you are provided with:

• first generation applicants - birth certificate and its copy translated into Korean;
• second generation applicants - their own birth certificate and birth documents of one of the parents with whom the relationship is confirmed;
• third generation candidates - birth certificates of a parent, grandfather, grandmother (in the event of their death, a death certificate, military ID and any other document containing the date of birth are provided);
• those who changed their first or last name - relevant certificates of marriage or name change.

Main features of the F4 visa to South Korea for Russians

The F4 visa allows its holder to fully reside in South Korea and engage in work activities in any region of this country. The document is in no way limited in validity, but the visa will need to be extended after its five-year period has expired.

In the vast majority of cases, this procedure does not cause any difficulties, since this is a multiple permit, which is not limited by either the duration of stay in the country or the number of entries.

Russians receiving such a visa can work in the following fields of activity:

• industry;
• fish farming and agriculture;
• livestock farming;
• other areas characterized by a shortage of local personnel for highly qualified specialists.

In practice, managers of various companies in Korea itself are much more willing to hire employees for various positions who apply for an F4 visa instead of an H2, since in this case a slightly smaller amount is paid to the state.

Another important advantage of this permit is that the document holder can apply for an additional visa permit for his family, that is, for all minor children and a spouse.

Such a visa will be provided for three months, but a person who legalizes his position on an issued F4 visa has the opportunity to extend it.

Sample of completed pages of a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation:

Other formalities

In addition to the already mentioned features of obtaining and using an F4 visa, it is worth taking into account several other points that may be useful when obtaining such permission.

Other details of the procedure

Any Russian citizen can obtain a visa to South Korea without any difficulties. First of all, for this, the receiving party from Korea, acting as a guarantor for the duration of their stay in the territory of this state, will need to submit a petition to the territorial division of the immigration service.

The guarantor, in accordance with the established rules, can be a legal or natural person, that is, an employer, friend or relative who is a citizen of this state and is a permanent resident. At the same time, if a person is going to receive an F-4 visa, then in this case he can omit this requirement.

In addition to the already mentioned categories of persons, such visas are also granted to highly qualified specialists who have been in South Korea for a certain period of time without having recorded violations of the current legislation of this country.

To obtain a visa, you will need to contact the diplomatic mission of that country along with a complete list of documents, including a completed application.

Sample birth certificate

Features for foreigners

The main condition for obtaining F4 for foreigners is Korean roots. By receiving such a certificate, a person can work for a long period of time, get an education, or simply relax in South Korea.

. It is worth noting the fact that this type of visa is universal, and if desired, with this document it will be possible to obtain citizenship.

In the vast majority of cases, a visa is granted to citizens for a period of three months to two years, and in accordance with established rules, the holder of the permit must cross the border every two years to renew it. You can extend your visa without any difficulties by contacting the diplomatic mission of South Korea.

In order to apply for official citizenship of this state, you will need to stay on a visa in the territory of this state for at least five years.

Terms of consideration and issuance

In accordance with the established rules, the maximum period for obtaining a visa permit is 30 days.

Many Russian citizens believe that they can receive a ready-made permit in no more than one week, but in practice, in such a short period of time, visas are provided only to those people who apply for a short-term permit.

What you should pay attention to

To ensure that the visa application procedure does not cause any difficulties and goes as quickly as possible, it is worth understanding the main features that you will encounter during the process.

Contacting embassies

In order to obtain a visa permit, you will first need to prepare a certain list of documents provided for by current legislation. It is worth noting that in order to obtain a visa to this state, you do not need to provide confirmation that the citizen has booked a hotel room or any other accommodation before the trip.

Similarly, there is no need to demonstrate proof of a positive financial condition, as well as certificates from a bank account or place of work.

When the list of documents has been prepared, you will need to hand them over to authorized employees of the South Korean diplomatic mission yourself or send them from any region using the help of the Pony Express organization. After all the necessary papers have been submitted, the applicant will only have to wait for the consulate’s decision.

Embassies today are located in the following cities:

• Saint Petersburg;
• Irkutsk;
• Vladivostok;
• Moscow.

Sample certificate of no criminal record

List of papers

In order to obtain an H2 visa, you do not need to collect a large list of documents, and it will be enough to provide the following package of papers:

• an application filled out with the necessary information about the applicant;
• a photograph taken in standard passport format against a light background;
• documents confirming payment of the established visa fee;
• birth certificate confirming the applicant's citizenship;
• foreign identity card.

After that, depending on which applicant has a residence status in Russia, an additional list of documents may also be required. First of all, in some cases they require a certificate of absence of tuberculosis, but, in addition to it, they may also require a certificate of good conduct, which can be requested from the prosecutor's office or on the State Services portal.

The following documents may also be required:

• An extract made from documentary records of family relationships or a notarized copy of the registration book of deceased persons or those who have lost Korean citizenship. This document is required for those persons whose birth was recorded in the register of family relations, the register of the dead or the list of persons who have lost citizenship.
• Documents that confirm the citizenship of the applicant's direct relative. If the applicant's ancestors had South Korean citizenship, he must provide a document confirming this fact
  . A similar rule applies to those whose brothers and sisters are also Korean citizens.
• A certificate confirming the status of a fighter for the independence of Korea or a hero of this country. Family members can provide a document confirming their relationship with this person.
• Documents confirming the presence of orders or medals, as well as certificates awarded to a Korean citizen or a relative of the applicant.
• A document confirming participation in a lottery that allows you to win an H2 visa to South Korea, if the citizen does not have his own resident in this state.

A person's belonging to a certain generation can be confirmed by the birth certificate of the applicant or one of his relatives, depending on which generation the person is Korean. In particular, the birth certificate of the applicant's parents and grandparents may be required.

Comparison with other types

H2 is a multiple-entry visitor visa that allows a citizen to work in South Korea for no more than three years. This permit does not allow working in offices or conducting business activities, and is issued to those individuals who are at least a quarter Korean and over the age of 25.

Starting from May 20, 2013, this visa cannot be issued to persons who do not have any citizenship at the time of submitting documents to the diplomatic mission.

Citizens of other countries can apply for an H2 visa if they have a residence permit in Uzbekistan or registration valid for more than one year.

Design features

In order to obtain a long-term visa permit, the applicant will need to provide confirmation that he has a guarantor in South Korea.

As such, in accordance with established rules, a certain employing company can act as such if a person is applying for a work visa, or a private individual if he wants to visit a close relative. In this case, the guarantor must be a resident or full citizen of South Korea.

The guarantor will need to contact the territorial division of the immigration service with the appropriate petition, after which the applicant himself will be able to contact the diplomatic mission located in Moscow or one of the other large cities.

Cost and terms

Any visa to South Korea is distinguished by its validity period, after which a person is given the opportunity to renew the existing document or leave the territory of this state. Depending on the purpose for which a person intends to travel to this country, the validity period of the permit issued to him can range from three months to two years.

It will be possible to renew the document without leaving the territory of South Korea, since it is enough to simply contact the nearest immigration office.

The cost of registration will also depend on what kind of visa a person wants to receive. If he requires a single-entry long-term visa of the H2 category, he will need to pay $90 for it, while for a multiple long-term permit the cost will already be $120.

FAQ

Some Russian citizens who are direct descendants of immigrants from Asian countries seek to return to their historical roots; one way to do this is to use the F4 visa to South Korea for ethnic Koreans. Let's try to figure out how to get it and what rights it gives, why it is considered perhaps the most comfortable way to get a job in this Asian country.

Who is eligible for an F4 visa?

The F4 visa was introduced to simplify the procedure for ethnic Koreans coming to South Korea without an invitation. It is also intended for citizens who were educated in South Korea and who have worked for at least six months in their specialty.

Sample visa to South Korea

This type of visa can be obtained by professional workers who are in high demand at Korean enterprises and who have not previously violated the visa regime.

The right to obtain an F4 visa is given to citizens of the Russian Federation up to three generations, which also includes those who were born and lived in the Union before August 15, 1945.

Therefore, visa applications can be submitted by citizens who were born before 08/15/1945, their children, this is considered the second generation, and their grandchildren, the third generation. There is no quota for obtaining a visa. There are no age restrictions for registration of documents.

In 2021, citizens who have received this type of visa can find employment in such industries as:

1. Industry;
2. Livestock farming;
3. Fishing and processing;
4. Agricultural activities.

Who is eligible to receive F4?

First of all, the visa is intended for the return of ethnic Koreans to their homeland, that is, those who previously left their homeland for some reason but can prove their origin. In the 20th century, large numbers of Koreans left their homeland and there are currently more than 5 million potential birthright visa applicants scattered around the world

. On this basis, a visa can be obtained by:

1. descendants of Koreans in no more than three generations;
2. ethnic Koreans who have reached the age of 60.

It’s worth saying right away that this document gives foreigners the right to work in the country, provided:

• received education in higher and secondary educational institutions of this state and worked in their specialty for at least six months;
• living and working on an H-2 visa after the expiration of the two-year period. This rule also applies only to ethnic migrants.

Only law-abiding citizens who have complied with the visa regime and have proven themselves well in their work activities will be able to obtain such a permit.

Obtaining a visa has become somewhat easier in recent years, however, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of South Korea has issued a new decree, according to which all persons holding a document of this type must additionally appear at the migration service office to submit biometric data: photographing and fingerprinting.

The procedure takes place from 01.10. 2021 to 30.09.2021. The website https://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_kr.pt shows the dates for visiting the migration service depending on the age of the migrant

. All information is provided in Korean, but knowledge of it is one of the conditions for safe living and working in the country.

Attention! Persons who received an F4 visa by replacing it with an H2 visa do not have to undergo the procedure for submitting biometric data.

What does a visa provide?

It is worth saying right away that this document gives the right to fully live and work throughout the country. It is not limited in duration, but it must be renewed after a five-year period

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Usually this procedure is not difficult. This is a type of multiple permit; it is not only unlimited in terms of length of stay, but also in terms of the number of entries into the country
. For Russians, it means the right to work in:

1. industry;
2. agriculture and fish farming;
3. livestock farming;
4. other areas with a shortage of local personnel for highly qualified specialists.

Employers are much more willing to hire employees with an F4 visa rather than an H2 visa, because they will have to pay a slightly smaller amount to the state.

Another advantage of this permit: the right to obtain an F19 visa for a spouse and minor children. By itself, it is issued for 3 months, but Russians who have legalized their position under F4 will be able to extend it.

Where and how to get it?

You can obtain such a visa at the South Korean diplomatic mission in:

• Moscow;
• St. Petersburg;
• Irkutsk;
• Vladivostok.

Additionally, it works at the Asian Visa Application Center, but when applying to it you will have to pay a service fee. It is fashionable to formalize it directly in the state itself. To do this you will need to provide a package of documents

. For Russians it will be the same as for people from other countries:

1. F4 visa application form for ethnic Koreans. To be filled out in English or Korean. Let’s say right away that it is advisable to know the language; getting a prestigious job without knowing it is practically impossible.
2. It is not difficult to fill it out, since next to the hieroglyphs there is an English translation. Errors and blots are unacceptable.
3. one color photo of the Schengen standard;
4. a foreign passport valid for another six months from the date of expiration of the proposed visa;
5. internal passport of the Russian Federation;
6. document confirming the change of surname, if any;
7. medical certificate confirming the absence of socially dangerous diseases, including tuberculosis;
8. a copy of an education document with a status of at least bachelor's degree;
9. a copy of the work book;
10. certificate for places of work in the Russian Federation;
11. a document confirming completion of a linguistic course of at least level 3;
12. document confirming Korean origin. You will have to provide copies of documents on the extension of all ancestors up to the Korean ancestor.

Attention! Documents can be provided in person or using the Pony Express courier service; sending by Russian Post does not make sense.

Procedure for registration of category F4

The F4 visa is issued according to the standard scenario, as for other types of visas:

1. Collecting documents, filling out a form;
2. Sign up for submission of documents. You can make an appointment by phone, all of them are presented on the Embassy website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ru-ru/index.do;
3. Sending a package of papers by courier service or personal submission at the Korean representative office;
4. Receiving a passport with a ready visa.

Documents for visa

An applicant for an F4 visa needs to prepare:

• A foreign passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of planned entry into Korea. The original must be provided with copies of the page with personal data and closed visas to the Schengen countries, Canada, Australia, USA (if available);
• Application form completed in English and signed personally by the applicant;
• Civil passport, supplemented by copies of pages with stamps;
• A certificate from a medical institution confirming that the applicant does not have tuberculosis;
• Photos according to ICAO standard, two pieces. Requirements: light background, color image, size 35x45 mm, the applicant’s face occupies 70-80% of the frame. The distance from the chin to the hairline is 32-34 mm;
• Contract with the employer, confirmation of qualifications or narrow specialization (for those going to work);
• Confirmation of ethnicity to the Republic (for native Koreans).

Documents confirming the historical roots of a Korean include:

• First generation: birth certificate;
• Second generation: birth document + paper on the birth/death of parents (native Koreans);
• Third generation: documents on the birth and death of grandparents + birth certificate of a parent whose father and mother were Koreans + own birth certificate.

If someone in the chain of relatives has changed their last name (parents, grandparents, the applicant himself), you must attach a document confirming this. The proof can be a certificate from the registry office or a certificate of marriage.

Filling out the form

You can download the visa application form

Here

. When submitting an application, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. You can fill out the form electronically in Word format, then print and sign;
2. Handwriting in block letters and legible handwriting is acceptable;
3. Before sending a package of documents, you need to paste one of the photographs on the application form in the window provided for this. The consulate does not accept applications without a photo or with a black and white image;
4. As contact information, you need to indicate the telephone number of the foreigner himself, as well as the contacts of a citizen in his home country, who can be contacted in force majeure circumstances. These could be parents, sister/brother, adult children;
5. A separate form is filled out for each child. In the child’s application, in the “detailed information about the inviting person” column, you must indicate the details of the parent who is traveling with the child.

An example of filling out a visa application form for South Korea

Important! If the application form is not completed in full or contains contradictory information, the Consulate representative has the right to refuse to issue a visa.

Biometrics

From January 2021, everyone entering South Korea must undergo a fingerprinting procedure. It does not happen when applying for a visa, as in other countries, but when crossing the border.

The applicant's index fingers are taken and a digital photograph is taken. If a person refuses to undergo this procedure, he will be denied entry into the territory of the Republic.

The following are exempt from taking biometrics:

• Persons under 17 years of age;
• Foreigners who are physically unable to provide their prints due to illness or injury;
• Officials belonging to the authorities of any state;
• Delegates of official international organizations.

Important! Also, persons who receive an F4 visa as a replacement for an H2 visa may not undergo the procedure.

F19 visa – documents

Of considerable importance is the opportunity to invite or even transport relatives from Russia. This opportunity is available to legalized F4 visa holders. To do this, you will need to provide the following documents:

• application form for an F19 visa for direct relatives of Koreans. It must be filled out in duplicate and, just like the F4 application form, it must be filled out in Russian or English
  . Requirements for design standards are normal, without errors or typos.
• the applicant’s internal Russian passport and a copy of the migrant’s passport with an F4 visa;
• a copy of an education document with a status of at least bachelor's degree for a migrant with an F4 visa, the diploma itself and an insert with academic grades;
• two color photographs of the Schengen standard;
• a foreign passport valid for another six months from the date of expiration of the proposed visa;
• document confirming the change of surname if there was one;
• apostille and copy of the migrant's visa with an F4 visa;
• $100 consular fee.
• document confirming birth from or marriage to an ethnic Korean with an F4 visa: marriage or birth certificate.

F4 visa for relatives

A citizen who has an open F4 visa can make an invitation to open an F19 visa for a spouse and for children under 18 years of age. The visa is issued for a period of 90 days . It can be extended only if the F4 visa holder has legalized his stay in the country.

To apply for an F19 visa, the following documents are required:

1. Application form in 2 copies.
2. Passport with exit visa OVIR.
3. Birth certificate, in case of issuing a document for a minor child.
4. Two photographs measuring 3.5 by 4.5.
5. If your passport does not contain Korean visas, you will need an extract to replace your passport.
6. A photocopy of the passport with the visa stamped on the person inviting you to the country. If the document is issued for a child, then a photocopy of the second parent’s passport and a marriage certificate will also be required.
7. A document confirming completion of studies at a higher educational institution for the citizen sending the invitation.
8. Diploma and insert with grades from the citizen who sends the invitation.

   

   Sample of a diploma obtained in South Korea

9. Apostille and insert of the F4 visa holder sending the invitation. This is done by the company that issues the visa.
10. Invitation and written guarantee. The guarantee must be written in the required format.
11. $100 fee.

A visa for the spouse of an F4 holder is issued regardless of her nationality.

Difference from H2 visa

H2 is a fairly common type of visa to Korea, also intended for ethnic Koreans, although as already mentioned, prestigious work in South Korea on an F4 visa is more likely. Firstly, H2 does not give the right to engage in business or work in offices, unlike F4, according to which you cannot work in jobs with purely physical labor

. Secondly, F4 can be obtained by ethnic Koreans no more than in the third generation, while heirs who have at least a quarter of Korean blood and are over 25 years old can apply for H2.

It remains to add that obtaining a visa of this type is not very easy and registration can take up to a month, and consular departments reserve the right to request clarifying documents, and you need to be extremely careful to get permission the first time.

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If you suddenly want to travel and South Korea is chosen as your host country, all that remains is to figure out how to get a visa to this beautiful country.

H-2 Visa Types

N-21 is a visa that is issued on the basis of family ties, with the opportunity to get a job.

N-22 is a study visa that also gives the right to work.

N-23 – basis for issuance – voluntary departure from the country, possible employment.

N-24 – visa for internship and subsequent employment.

N-25 - obtained on the basis of a quota for entry into South Korea, which allocates places for this yearly.

N-26 – issuance on the basis of a change in status, there is the possibility of employment.

N-27 – issuance due to expiration of the deadline for departure, employment.

N-299 – any other reason

Types of visas to South Korea

Depending on the purpose of the visit, there are several types of visas in South Korea. This is determined by the purpose of the trip and its duration.

There is one peculiarity for long-term visas. It is necessary to prove that close people remain in Russia, and the traveler plans to return to his home country.

For travelers and tourists

Since 2014, Russia and South Korea have agreed on visa-free visits for up to 60 days inclusive. In order to visit the country there is no longer any need to contact the South Korean consulate.

The following documents are required for entry and must be presented at the passport control counter:

• International passport. It must be valid at the planned time of departure from the country for at least six months.
• It is necessary to show tickets to enter and exit the country.
• Proof of solvency is required. This should be taken care of in advance
  . For example, order a statement from your bank card or from a credit card from a bank that is listed in South Korea. Or present a sufficient amount of cash.
• Confirmation of place of residence in the country, this could be a hotel reservation or some other accommodation.
• Migration card. This document can be seen on the plane or before passport control.

For students and students

If the purpose of your visit to South Korea is to improve your education, then regardless of the length of stay, even if it is less than 60 days, you must obtain a special visa for students by contacting the consulate.

Depending on the specifics of your studies, the South Korean Embassy issues different types of visas.

• For students planning to study at institutes and universities to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree.
• These visas are issued to foreign students who come to the country to study at language schools.

Higher or secondary education received in South Korea is valued in any country in the world, and it is also quite affordable. Obtaining a visa is not difficult; to do this, you need to add to the standard list of documents a document confirming enrollment in a university, as well as a certificate of past education, for example, a school leaving certificate.

Work and Research Visas

If the purpose of the trip is to get a job, then to obtain it you also need to contact the South Korean Embassy. The country has a developed economy and developed industry, so the need for professional specialists from all over the world in the country is high.

In order to obtain a visa allowing you to work in the country, it is not necessary to provide the consulate with an official invitation from the employer company. Of course, without such a document it is more difficult to obtain a visa, but it is possible.

For researchers planning to conduct various studies, obtaining permission to enter South Korea is also quite simple. You can even get it online. It is necessary to explain the purpose of your visit and justify it.

How to obtain a visa to Korea for Russians?

Russians often make tourist trips to Asian countries. South Korea is often preferred. This state has provided for a certain migration procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to first study how a visa to South Korea is issued for Russians and other tourists in 2021. It is recommended to clarify this point in advance of the trip. Subsequently, the correct approach to the process will eliminate a number of difficulties, since a visa to Korea and its application have some features.

The current legislation of the country determines that a permit is not required for short-term travel.

Where can I get permission to enter Korea?

Short-term and long-term one-time (one-time) cards are issued at the representative office of the Korean Republic. The embassy issues long-term E forms, but they are valid for one year for a one-time trip.

The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contains contacts for these Korean missions.

In addition to the consulate, permission can be obtained at the visa center.

A residence permit in the Republic of Korea or the issuance of a long-term permit occurs at the Immigration Service in the Kyrgyz Republic.

received from the age of 25.

Visa for foreign compatriots

This is a special type of visa and not everyone can get it. The main condition for obtaining it is Korean roots.

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Having received this type of visa, you can stay in South Korea for a long time, work, study, or relax
. This type of visa is universal. And if you really want, you can get citizenship with an F-4 visa.

Eligibility for an F4 visa

This visa to Korea is issued to those Koreans who currently live permanently in other countries and who plan to return to live in their homeland. Or those foreigners who have or had native Koreans in their family. There are now about 5 million ethnic Koreans worldwide living in other countries around the world.

It can be:

• Elderly Koreans over 60 years of age;
• Descendants up to the third generation of native ethnic Koreans.

Thus, the following have the potential to obtain a visa:

• Emigrants from Korea who were born before the year the Korean Peninsula was divided into two parts - 1945.
• Their children. They belong to the second generation.
• Their grandchildren. This is considered the third generation.

Non-Korean foreigners also have a chance to obtain this coveted visa. They must satisfy one of the following conditions:

• Have higher or secondary education in one of the South Korean educational institutions. And after graduation, they worked in their specialty for at least six months.
• A person applying for an F4 visa must have officially worked in the country for at least two years.
• Of course, those who want this visa must be law-abiding people and have excellent recommendations from their place of work, and, of course, have never violated the visa regime.

Benefits of the F4 visa

Obtaining such a visa is very profitable. Its presence allows you to lead a full life in the country. Usually a visa is issued for a period of 91 days to 2 years

. According to the rules, a person who has this visa must cross the border of South Korea once every two years to renew it.

Russians who have received this visa can work in any field:

• High tech industry
• Agricultural and livestock industries
• In the field of fish production and processing.

This visa is also easy to extend. You only need to contact the consulate on time, without leaving South Korea.

Also, after five years, you can apply for citizenship for permanent residence in South Korea.

Procedure for obtaining an F4 visa

To become a holder of this type of visa, you need to contact the nearest South Korean embassy. We have several representative offices in our country. You need to submit the following list of documents:

1. A valid passport with a validity period of more than six months;
2. Russian passport, as a document confirming Russian citizenship;
3. The application form is issued at the embassy. This document must be completed in English or Korean.
4. A photograph measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm. The photo must be taken on a gray background.
5. A medical certificate stating that the applicant does not have a disease such as tuberculosis.
6. Consular fee of $120.
7. Documents confirming ethnicity to the Korean nation. For the first generation, a birth certificate indicating the place of birth—Korea—is sufficient.
8. For the second generation, you need to collect all documents confirming the relationship. birth and death certificate of a parent who is of Korean nationality.
9. Your birth certificate confirming that you are the son or daughter of a Korean.

• Your birth certificate.

If you, your parents or your grandparents changed the surname given to them at birth, then in addition to the above documents, you also need papers confirming a legal marriage, where the changed surname is indicated.

Please note that when filling out the form, you must indicate your planned place of residence in South Korea. This can be a confirmed hotel reservation, where the period of stay is specified at least three days from the date of expected arrival in Korea.

All these documents must be presented to the consulate in person or delivered by courier. When delivering by courier, the mandatory consular fee must also be paid. A package of documents received by mail is not accepted at the embassy.

There are several representative offices of South Korea in Russia, they are located in the following cities:

• Moscow;
• Saint Petersburg;
• Irkutsk;
• Vladivostok.

The duration of document review is usually no more than 4 weeks. If an additional interview is required, the consulate staff will inform you about this in a timely manner, setting a specific date and time for the meeting.

Visa for relatives F19

If you are a lucky holder of an F4 visa, then you have the opportunity to issue an invitation for your relatives. Unfortunately, this visa will be issued for a period of no more than 90 days. To complete it you need:

1. Contact the South Korean consulate in Russia;
2. Fill out the form in two copies;
3. Present your international passport, which has not expired;
4. Submit photographs in duplicate;
5. Provide a copy of the passport with an F4 visa of the person inviting you to South Korea;
6. Documents about the education of the inviting relative in South Korean educational institutions, if any;
7. The invitation itself and a written guarantee, issued in accordance with the requirements of the embassy.

The consular fee for an F19 visa is slightly cheaper than for an F4 visa and is $100

When applying for a visa for your wife, there is no need to indicate her nationality. She will be given a visa in any case

. If documents are drawn up for your children, then you must present, in addition to the standard document, a marriage certificate and their birth certificates.

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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A WORK VISA

IMPORTANT: Work visas are issued only to the following categories of applicants:

1. Ethnic Koreans (F-4). 2. Highly qualified specialists. 3. Short-term work visas C-4 (artists, musicians, models).

• Completed questionnaire or Questionnaire;
• Foreign passport (Original) – valid for at least 6 months. at the time of submitting documents to the Consulate, at least two blank pages;
• A copy of a foreign passport (page with photo + previously issued visas to the PRC);
• Photo (1 pc.) – color on a light background, 3.5*4.5 cm, without corners and ovals;
• Copy of Russian passport (1 page + registration).

Mandatory documents from an employer in South Korea:

Certification number - upon request of the employer at the Migration Office of the Republic of Korea (if the decision is positive, a certification number is issued for obtaining a visa).

Citizens of the Russian Federation

short-term work visas C-4 (artists, musicians, models)

1. Invitation from a Korean company (original) 2. Letter of guarantee 3. Work permit (from a Korean organization) 4. Copy of the contract 5. Copy of the registration certificate of the inviting company 6. Certificate of employment

RATES

HOW TO READ KOREA VISA:

ATTENTION: Visas will not be issued at all Embassies of the Republic of Korea around the world from July 1, 2021.

After confirming the issuance of a visa, the Embassies inform applicants about the issued visas by issuing a visa grant notice. The visa holder can print the visa confirmation at any time by entering personal details (including passport number and date of birth) on the official website www.visa.go.kr.

​ Visa Proof of Issue is used to confirm visa status, including whether a person is a valid Korean visa holder. The document is valid in printed form in both color and black and white and must be presented along with the passport to the migration service officer when passing through migration control.

How to check and print your “visa confirmation”:

1. Go to the website www.visa.go.kr, select Application Status/Issue, click Check Application Status & Print 2. Enter your passport number, last name, first name and date of birth and click the Search button 3. If a visa has been issued, then the information about it will appear at the bottom of the page. 4. Click the Visa Grant Notice button and print the document.

IMPORTANT:

1. The South Korean Consulate in Moscow reserves the right to request additional documents at any time during the consideration of a visa application, as well as to change the requirements for documents without prior warning. The Consulate reserves the right to call the applicant for an interview at the Consular Section of the South Korean Embassy in Moscow.

WE RECOMMEND: before submitting documents, consult with our specialists.

ON A NOTE:

A work visa is required for all foreign citizens traveling to South Korea to work.

To obtain a visa, you must receive the originals of the Invitation and Work Permit from your potential employer in South Korea in advance. Original documents must be presented along with the main set of documents.

1. A work visa is issued with an entry period of 3 months from the date of visa approval.
2. A visa is always issued single or multiple, depending on the invitation.

Enter your passport number, last name, first name and date of birth and click the Search 3 button.

Does a Russian citizen need a visa?

Obtaining an H2 visa is much easier compared to an F-4, and this concerns both the list of required documents and the time required to carry out all activities.

Cost of visa in 2021

This year, the cost of obtaining a visa has not changed; tariffs apply for each type separately. Payments are made in cash in USD in the following categories:

• tourist type C – $50, this includes tourists, guests of visiting relatives, patients of Korean medical centers; workers of creative professions, media for short-term projects;
• working – from $80-120 (depending on the period for which the employee is invited); specialists of various levels with a term of employment from 1 to 5 years with the obligatory signing of a bilateral contract in English and Korean;
• student - $80, for students in language schools, higher institutions, colleges;
• for people from this ethnic group – $120, paid by Koreans with Russian residency up to the third generation; for employment; for wives, husbands, minors on a multiple-entry guest visa.

Russians can extend the period of a stamp or visa seal without leaving the Korean Peninsula.

Entry conditions

A visa to Korea is not required if the purpose of the trip is:

• tourism;
• visiting relatives or friends, business meeting, etc.;
• transit.

Is it possible to work and study? Such a trip does not give the right to study and employment. If a violation is detected, the person faces deportation followed by a ban on entry into the state for up to five, or even more, years.

if available, letters and contacts of the party that receives the guest; private person, organization;.

Visa cost

Tourist visa Standard

Delivery of passport with visa

For foreign compatriots.

Visa to Korea for a child

Children can also enter South Korea with their parents under a visa-free regime, adhering to its rules and regulations.

To do this, parents need to take the child's birth certificate. Notification is not always requested, but it is still better to have it.

If a young traveler goes to Korea without his parents, they will need an official power of attorney to authorize the trip. If you need to get a long-term visa, it is issued in the same way as for an adult.

It is important to know.