Do I need a visa to go out of the airport in Seoul for sightseeing? [duplicate]

I'm going to Mongolia and have a 14-hour layover in Seoul with Asiana Airlines from the USA. Do I need a visa to go out of the airport for sightseeing? I'm a Mongolian passport holder.

Best Answer

As stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines:

Visa required, except for nationals of any country with a visa issued by [...] USA [...] if in transit through Korea (Rep.) must: -hold confirmed onward tickets on flights departing within 30 days; when [...] arriving from the country that issued the visa and departing to a third country

So no, you do not need a visa

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Do I need a visa for a layover in South Korea?

Transit. In general, travelers in transit do not require a visa to transit through South Korea for less than 24 hours (for Incheon Airport) or when departing on the same calendar day (for all other airports) as long as they stay within the transit area.

Does South Korea provide visa on arrival?

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 can I stay in Korea without a visa?

A U.S citizen with a valid passport can visit the Republic of Korea without a visa for 90 days for the purpose of tourism or visitation.

How much money do I need in bank for Korean visa?

The Embassy doesn't set any minimum balance requirement for visa applications. But ideally, the current balance in your bank account should be commensurate with the length of your stay in Korea. The estimated daily expense for a trip to Korea is Php 10,000 (which already includes airfare and accommodations).

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