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markymark
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: seoul
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 Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:45 pm Post subject: Re-Entry VISA no longer needed for E-2 holders |
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I have just been informed that as of Dec. 1st 2010 E-2 VISA holders are no longer required to purchase re-entry permits if they return within their E-2 visa stay duration
just wanted to confirm if anybody else has heard this or spread the news if it's in fact true |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:40 am Post subject: Re: Re-Entry VISA no longer needed for E-2 holders |
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| markymark wrote: |
I have just been informed that as of Dec. 1st 2010 E-2 VISA holders are no longer required to purchase re-entry permits if they return within their E-2 visa stay duration
just wanted to confirm if anybody else has heard this or spread the news if it's in fact true |
It is true but if you are worried about it, pop into the immigration office in the airport (along the back wall behind check-in counter "F" or "H" (it has 2 doors)) and you can confirm to your satisfaction that you do not need one.
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Mosley
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Yeesh! If that's true, then that's the first(and only)good news coming out of ROK immigration in 3 years.  |
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megandadam
Joined: 28 Dec 2008
Location: toronto, canada
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| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:33 am Post subject: |
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it's on the immigration website.
it's true.
as long as you abide by the less than a year out/in rule. |
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depth
Joined: 01 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:07 am Post subject: |
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| does this new rule also apply for F3 spouse visa holders? |
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Kaypea
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:22 am Post subject: |
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| Really, really, really true?!? Yippie! I hate that yucky room in the airport. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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| depth wrote: |
| does this new rule also apply for F3 spouse visa holders? |
Yes.
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chuckycheese
Joined: 12 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:13 am Post subject: |
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Has anyone actually tested this and entered without a multiple entry stamp? How often does the immigration phoneline or webpage say one thing, but the person you have to deal with has a completely different set or rules? For me its been pretty much every time.
It would be nice to know if this rule is truly enacted. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| chuckycheese wrote: |
Has anyone actually tested this and entered without a multiple entry stamp? How often does the immigration phoneline or webpage say one thing, but the person you have to deal with has a completely different set or rules? For me its been pretty much every time.
It would be nice to know if this rule is truly enacted. |
If you are really worried about it, simply pop into the immigration office at the airport (doors are behind check-in counters "F" and "H"). Show your ARC and they will confirm that you do not need a re-entry permit.
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megandadam
Joined: 28 Dec 2008
Location: toronto, canada
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| Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:29 am Post subject: |
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| well, i'll be testing it out tomorrow! |
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markymark
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:17 am Post subject: |
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i can attest this is true. left ICN Dec. 19th and re-entered within 1 week, no re-entry visa required  |
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chipsbebo
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
Location: The Rainy Island
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Marky Mark, you were just out of Korea for a week. Does it matter how long you leave for? I'm going on a 2 week vacation. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Marky Mark, you were just out of Korea for a week. Does it matter how long you leave for? I'm going on a 2 week vacation. |
Everything I've heard has been up to a year, one week isn't going to make a difference. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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| chipsbebo wrote: |
| Marky Mark, you were just out of Korea for a week. Does it matter how long you leave for? I'm going on a 2 week vacation. |
If you hold an F5 then you can be out for up to 2 years.
If you hold any other visa then you must return before your ARC expires.
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probablylauren
Joined: 18 Jul 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Adding to the 'confirmations'
I have phoned immigrations hotline. They told me this. I wasn't happy just having a voice on the phone tell me.
Booked an appointment (so there is a record and I could have a name) and headed in. Was told the same thing. Not needed if you follow '1 year' rule. |
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