Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of South Korea

Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for South Korean Citizens

1. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in South Korea

 

Chinese Embassy in Seoul

 

  • Address: 27, Sejong-daero 34-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Contact: +82-2-738-1038 (General) | +82-2-738-1031 (Visa)
  • Website: http://kr.china-embassy.gov.cn
  • Hours: Visa: Mon-Fri 09:00-11:30 (Submission); 14:00-16:00 (Collection)

 

Consulates-General:

 

  • Busan: +82-51-743-7990 | Jeju: +82-64-722-8800

2. South Korean Diplomatic Missions in China

 

Embassy in Beijing

 

  • Address: 19, Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • Contact: +86-10-8531-0700 (Visa)
  • Website: http://chn.mofa.go.kr

3. Visa Types

 

Type Purpose Duration Documents
L (Tourist) Tourism/Visits Up to 180 days Passport, photo, invitation (if needed)
M (Business) Trade Up to 1 year (multiple) Business invitation, company license
Z (Work) Employment Single-entry (residence permit required) Work permit, health certificate

4. Application Steps

 

  1. Online Appointment: Use http://cova.mfa.gov.cn.
  2. Documents: Passport (6+ months), photo, supporting papers.
  3. Submit: In person or via visa agency (e.g., China Visa Service Center).
  4. Fees: KRW 60,000 (single); express fees extra.
  5. Processing: 4–5 days (standard); 1–3 days (express).

5. Key Policies

 

  • Visa Waiver: 30 days for Jeju Island; transit exemptions (24/72/144 hours).
  • COVID-19: Check embassy for health protocols.

6. Contacts

 

  • Chinese Embassy (Seoul): visa_kr@mfa.gov.cn
  • Emergency (China): +86-10-12308