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🇰🇷 Republic of Korea for 🇵🇰 PK citizens
Transit Embassy Visa
Transit embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate for transit authorization.
Processing timeVaries
Government fee40 USD
AppointmentRequired
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Documents
Always required
Copy or notarized copy of passport biographic data page (and signature page where required).
Many consulates require a photocopy or notarized copy of the passport data page, especially for mail-in applications.(mofa.go.kr) Mail-in applications often require notarized passport copies instead of sending the original passport.(mofa.go.kr) Mail-in or pre-clearance applications often require passport copies instead of sending the original.(mofa.go.kr)
One recent color passport-style photo (approx. 3.5×4.5 cm) taken within the last 6 months, to be affixed to the visa application form.
Photo must be in natural color, front-facing, with neutral expression and no head coverings except for religious reasons.
Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended transit and onward journey.
Transit visa applications use the same passport validity standards as other short-term visas in most consulates.(usa-atlanta.mofa.go.kr)
Completed and signed Korean visa application form for transit (C‑3 or specific transit category as instructed).
Same standard visa application form is generally used for transit and short-term visitor visas.(usa-atlanta.mofa.go.kr)
Confirmed onward ticket from Korea to the final destination, showing transit purpose and short stay.
Transit visa applicants must demonstrate confirmed onward travel and that Korea is not the final destination.(mofa.go.kr)
Visa or residence permit for the final destination country, if required for entry there.
Korean transit programs and consulates typically require proof that the traveller is admissible to the onward destination (e.g., valid visa or residence permit).(mofa.go.kr)
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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South Korea has a straightforward VAT tax-refund system: spend at least KRW 15,000 on a single receipt at a store marked for tax refund, ask the cashier for the refund process (have your passport handy), and keep the receipt and unused goods. At departure, use the airport kiosk/counter to validate and receive your refund (some shops also offer instant refunds at checkout).
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Buy a T-money transportation card at a convenience store (or metro station) as soon as you arrive—then you can tap in/out on subways and buses and easily top up at stations or convenience stores. It saves time vs. single tickets and works across most urban transit.
Last verified: 2025-12-01