Can I get South Korean visa on my way to the US?

I am Pakistani national and was student in Japan. Now for further studies I am moving to the US. I have US student visa now. I am traveling from Japan and I have layover at Inchen Airport, Seoul for about 18 hours. Can I get the South Korean visa on arrival? It is long time for layover, I can't stay in transit area that long and I will like to go out.

Best Answer

You do not need a visa in order to transit Incheon airport, as long as your connection is less than 24 hours. However as a Pakistan citizen you will NOT be allowed exit the international transit area of the airport.

Your only option if you wish to exit the airport would be to obtain a tourist visa in advance. There are no options for obtaining one one arrival in South Korea.

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How do I get a visa for South Korea from the US?

e-Visa Application via the Visa Portal

Application Process. Select \u201cApplication\u201d >> \u201cE-Visa(Individual)\u201d on the Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr)

Applicant. Application must be submitted by a foreigner or the sponsor on behalf of the foreigner.

Applicable Status of Stay (as of Dec.8.2014) ...

Required Documents. ...

Procedure.

Can you get a visa on arrival in South Korea?

South Korea currently only offers the option of obtaining a visa through a government diplomatic office, either an embassy or a consulate, as a visa on arrival is not available for the country.

How long does it take to get Korean visa in USA?

Normally, it takes 2 weeks to process a visa after the application submission. Via-Mail (The consulate is not responsible for any items delayed or lost in the mail): You may be asked to submit additional documents, please ensure that you apply with plenty of time.

Can Korean come to US without visa?

South Korean citizens can apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa waiver to travel to the United States. The ESTA allows citizens of South Korea to visit the U.S. for tourism, business, transit, medical and short study purposes without a visa for up to 90 days per visit.

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