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The gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul and the changing of the guard — visa for South Korea

Visa information

South Korea Visa

A visa is required through the embassy in Baku, by appointment.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
—
Consular fee
40 USD

Visa types for South Korea

Tourist visa

The C-3 category for holidays, cultural trips and family visits in South Korea. It allows a stay of up to 90 days.

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Business visa

For business meetings, negotiations and trade fairs in South Korea. An invitation from the host company is required.

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Student visa

The D-2 and D-4 categories for study and language courses at Korean universities. The offer letter is the key condition.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay visa to join a spouse or parent living in South Korea. Proof of the relationship and of income are required.

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Azerbaijani citizens need a visa to travel to South Korea. The simplified electronic authorisation known as K-ETA does not apply to our passport, so the application is made in the classic way, through the embassy.

The Korean embassy in Baku is in the ISR Plaza building on Nizami Street and accepts documents only by appointment arranged in advance. The appointment must be booked by email at least five working days ahead. This is the key point to allow for when planning.

The short-stay C-3 category covers tourism, family visits and business meetings, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. A decision on short-stay applications takes a few working days; long-stay categories take longer. Viza.az takes care of booking the appointment and preparing the documents to Korean requirements.

Visa to South Korea: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — —
Consular fee — 40 USD
Visa decision 5-10 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to South Korea

  • Ordinary passport Valid for at least six months with a blank page for the visa stamp; submitted with a copy.
  • Completed visa application form The official form of the Republic of Korea, signed.
  • Colour photograph Passport size, white background, taken recently.
  • Appointment confirmation The embassy in Baku accepts documents by appointment only; the slot is booked by email at least five working days ahead.
  • Bank statement A statement for the last three to six months showing a steady balance.
  • Travel itinerary A day-by-day plan together with flight and hotel bookings.
  • Letter from your employer Stating your position, income and the dates of your leave.
  • Letter of invitation For business trips, a formal invitation from the host Korean company is required.
  • Submitting documents in person The application goes straight to the embassy, so there is no extra visa centre fee.

Visa to South Korea: frequently asked questions

No. A visa is required for travel on an ordinary passport. Only holders of diplomatic and service passports can travel visa-free for up to 30 days.

No. K-ETA, Korea’s simplified electronic authorisation, applies only to countries covered by the visa-free arrangement. Our citizens go through the classic visa procedure.

The embassy in Baku accepts documents only by appointment arranged in advance. The appointment must be booked by email at least five working days ahead — this is the condition most often overlooked.

In the short-stay categories a decision takes a few working days; in the long-stay categories it takes longer. The day the application is accepted and non-working days are not counted in this period.

The short-stay C-3 category allows a stay of up to 90 days. It covers tourism, family visits and business meetings.

A passport, an application form, a colour photo, an itinerary, an accommodation booking, financial documents and a letter from your employer are required. Depending on the purpose of the trip the embassy may ask for additional documents.

The embassy is in the ISR Plaza building on Nizami Street. The consular section accepts documents by appointment.

Booking the appointment, drawing up an individual document list and completing the form to Korean requirements are down to us. Our service fee is 95 AZN.