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What is a good agent for obtaining a tourist visa for South Korea?

Jan 17, 2025
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Mai ********
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I don’t know if this is okay to ask here but what is a good agent to get a tourist visa for South Korea?
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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by Thai nationals when applying for a tourist visa for South Korea. Notably, some users mention that there are strict requirements for Thai applicants, and that many are rejected for the K-ETA, leading them to apply directly through the South Korean Embassy. There seems to be no option for simply paying to obtain a visa through an agent.
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Frank **********
I know for s fact a lot of Thai Nationals get rejected by the K-ETA and are instead told to apply through the South Korean Embassy for a Visa.
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Mai ********
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I’m Dutch
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Elías ********
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you don't need a visa to enter South Korea as a tourist, then.
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Phil ********
Where are you from?

I worked in South Korea last year and I got a visa exempt.
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Mai ********
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@Phil *******
I’m Dutch
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Phil ********
@Mai *******
Im British and didn't need a visa. You are probably the same.
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Mai ********
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@Phil *******
I won’t take the risk an just buy airline tickets
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Phil ********
@Mai *******
You get 90 days on arrival.

I was there last year.
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Phil ********
@Mai *******
Citizens of visa-free countries

Citizens of certain countries, including the EU, Canada, Australia, and the United States, do not need a visa for short-term visits.

Short-term visits for British passport holders

British passport holders do not need a visa for short-term visits of up to 90 days. This includes visits for tourism, visiting relatives or friends, and attending non
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Elías ********
There's no such a thing for Korea, like you can pay and get a visa. The only way is to apply trhu the Embassy, and they're very very strict with Thai nationals, unfortunately 😢
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Mai ********
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@Elías *******
I am not a Thai, nor is my wife
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Elías ********
@Mai *******
then you should state your citizenships. You later mentioned you were Dutch, right? You don't need any visa nor K-ETA if just visiting.
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Paul ***********
@Elías *******
Thai nationals get a visa waiver for 90 days... However get need to get an ETA approved prior to travelling
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Amit ********
@Elías *******
Sorry, going a bit out of the context. Was curious to know Why?
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Elías ********
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Why with Thai people? Because they're one of the biggest illegal worker / overstayers in Korea. Still it's a shame as Koreans can enter visa free here.
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Paul ***********
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Thai nationals can enter Korea visa free, the issue is the ETA approval.. Thsiland will eventually implement their ETA system and Korean citizens will have do an ETA prior to travelling
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Elías ********
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Yes, and the issue is that also with the K-ETA approved, many Thai are rejected entry at the airport in Korea.
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@Elías *******
but the fact remains Thai nationals don't need a visa for 90 days or less an ETA is not a visa..
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Amit ********
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Okay. Never knew Thai people even go to other countries for work. I thought they are quite a contended breed of people. Thanks for the information
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Elías ********
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