VISA is a kind of endorsement or acknowledgment, whose specific meaning differs from country to country. Generally speaking, however, it is used to mean one of the following two things; One being the 'permission to enter' a given country, and the other being the 'consul's recommendation for a foreigner's entry request.’

In the case of Republic of Korea, the latter definition is used. Therefore, even if one were to have a Korean visa, one can still be denied entry to Korean soil should an immigration officer find some requirements unsatisfactory after inspection.

Sample of Republic of Korea VISA

• ① No. of Visa : Serial No. of Visa Issuance
• ② Status : Type of social activities or status of Foreigners while their stay in Korea
• ③ Period of Sojourn : The permitted term of stay starting from the date of entry into Korea
• ④ Entries : Visa Types, single-entry visa/multiple-entry visa
• ⑤ Issue Date : Visa Issuance date
• ⑥ Expiration Date : The Valid Term of Visa/ After this date, the visa is automatically rendered void.
• ⑦ Issued at : Where the visa was issued.

Eligibility

For individuals who seek to give lectures or conduct a special study at a college or university for more than 90 days. New international faculty members are required to obtain an E-1 Professor visa (hereinafter, E-1 visa) in order to enter Korea and perform work at Yonsei University. If they are expected to work less than 90 days, other working visas like C-4 are applicable.

Yonsei OIA grants E-1 visas to tenure-track professors employed by the Office of Academic Affairs only. Other professors seeking working visa must consult with the office of their designated department/research institute.

How to Apply

• Option 1: E- Visa Application
  • In lieu of submitting documents to the OIA, professors may individually apply for E-1 visas through www.visa.go.kr.
  • E-visa policy is a policy which issues an electronic visa to those who do not need to visit a Korean embassy/consulate for a consul interview to obtain a visa, such as professors and researchers.
• Option 2: Submitting documents through the OIA
  • Refer to the following list of required documents and submit them to ifaculty@yonsei.ac.kr.
  • It usually takes about 2~3 weeks from the date of application to receive your visa issuance approval number.
  • Once Immigration Office notifies the OIA of your visa issuance approval number, details will be sent to you via e-mail.
  • Please provide the visa issuance approval number to your nearest Republic of Korea Embassy or Consulate to receive your E-1 visa.

Required Documents

• Application for Confirmation of Visa Issuance
• 1 photocopy of passport
• 1 photocopy of Ph.D. degree certificate
• Curriculum vitae / An employment contract, or confirmation of prospective employment
• 1 color photo(3.5cm X 4.5cm)

Refer to GETTING STARTED > New Scholars > Scholar Visa Process for more information.

Eligibility

For individuals seeking to engage in research activities in a research institute or respective college department.

Application - Regular Applicants

1. Applications must be made by the inviting party(research institute or respective college department)
2. Where to apply: Local immigration office in Korea
3. Required Documents
   • 1) Application for Confirmation of Visa Issuance
   • 2) Passport
   • 3) 1 color photo(3.5cm X 4.5cm)
   • 4) 1 copy of Business Registration Certificate of Yonsei University
   • 5) Degree Certificate of Masters or above
   • 6) Document proving professional experiences (CV)
   • 7) Employment contract
   • 8) If applied by a 3rd party: a power of attorney, a proof of employment and representative IDs of staff member who is applying as a representative of the inviting party

Refer to GETTING STARTED > New Scholars > Scholar Visa Process for more information.