VISA APPLICATION GUIDE
Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Effective 27 August 2019
Please be advised of the following information on the visa application.
1. Visa Application and Issuance
① Applicant’s in-person visit to the Embassy for submission & collection (08:30- 15:00)
② Visa Application Review: STRICTLY 5-10 WORKING DAYS. Therefore, applicants must submit their application at least 5 working days before their departure date.
③ Visa Issuance Confirmation
Call to the Embassy
Korea Visa Portal https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10301
④ Single Entry Visa Application Fee
90 Days or Less 91 Days or More
PGK 120.00 PGK 180.00
Short-term Business Visitor or Tourist Long-term Students, etc
※ For those living in Vanuatu or the Solomon Islands, it is possible to submit using DHL (a prepaid return mail envelop enclosed). Please allow ample time for delivery.
※ Solomon Islands passport holders can stay in Korea 30-days visa-free.
※ Vanuatu Diplomatic or Official passport holders can stay in Korea 90-days visa free.
2. Required Documents for Single Entry for 90 Days or Less Common Requirements
① Visa Application Form (one of the following three)
Download of the attached file (clearly written)
Form collection from the Embassy (clearly written)
Korea Visa Portal
https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10204
② Valid Passport: Passports should have at least six months of validity.
③ Flight Itinerary
④ Accommodation Reservation Confirmation
⑤ Visa Fee Payment – Deposit Receipt from BSP
Bank: Bank of South Pacific (BSP)
Account Name: KOREAN EMBASSY
Account No.: 1001 365 049
Amount: K120.00
※ Make Sure to Write Your Name on the Deposit Slip.
Short-term Business Visitor Short-term Tourist
Letter of Employment stating the applicant’s name, nationality, passport No., purpose of visit, period of stay, position, salary (stamped)
Invitation Letter from Korean Inviting Organization stating the applicant’s name, nationality, passport No., purpose of visit, period of stay, and that the Korean organization is responsible for an illegal stay of the applicant (stamped)
Korean Inviting Organization’s Certificate of Business Registration
Program or Schedule
Letter of Employment stating the applicant’s name, nationality, passport No., purpose of visit, period of stay, position, salary (stamped), if employed
Travel Itinerary
Bank Statement for the Past Six Months with Minimum Balance of PGK 7,000 (Bank-stamped)
3. Visa Fee Special Exemptions
Category Note
Diplomatic Passport Diplomatic Note from Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Official Passport Letter of Employment and Diplomatic Note from Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Filipino Passport Tourist / Business Visitor Visa Application for 59 days or
less Invitee from Korean Government or Government- funded Institutes
KOICA scholarship recipient or others
PAID FEES & SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
