Korean Job Discussion Forums

some waygug-in · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

My visa expires on the 23rd of this month, my school wants me to work until the 20th. I'm wondering if it is possible to change to a tourist card after the 20th. without having to go to Japan.

Has anyone ever done this? I seem to recall getting a short extension the first year I was in Korea, but the rules have changed so much since then, I'm not sure what to expect.

Thanks in advance.

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

The 20th of the same month or next month?

some waygug-in · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

Same month. This month.

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

In that case, you just want to travel around Korea for a month before leaving? If so, get a month extension. I haven't done this, but I assume immigration will change it over to a tourist visa and give you until March 23rd.

Young FRANKenstein · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject:

I believe you can do it online through the Immigration website. Same website you use to make appointments with Anguk office or apply for a multiple entry visa online.

Someone have the link to that site?

cruisemonkey · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

Here you go -
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/CvlapplInfoPageR_en.pt?locale=en&cvlapplTitleNm=true

You must have an airline ticket out of K-land in order to apply... and don't forget to take a hard copy of the confirmation email to the airport with you as proof you have not overstayed your period of sojourn. Very Happy

some waygug-in · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

OK.

That's Great.

Thank you very mucheee. Laughing

cruisemonkey · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject:

You're welcome-ah. Wink