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Jellybean
Joined: 17 Jan 2006
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 Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject: E2 Visa Expiry Date Query |
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Hi
I just received my E-2 Visa in the mail and I'm confused! On the 'Period of Sojourn' line it says 01Y yet my 'Issue Date' is 2006/04/04 and my Expiry Date is 2006/07/04???
I phoned the Consulate where it was issued and after much questioning I still could not understand her explanation. Can anybody fill me in? I have a position for teaching for 1 year and thought my Visa would demonstrate this.
Thanks
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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| When you get to Korea, and recieve your ARC, the visa is extended for the full year. If you don't enter Korea by 2006/07/04, then the visa expires |
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Jellybean
Joined: 17 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for a simple answer!
Do I take my passport in with me when I apply for my ARC and do they extend the visa then?
JB |
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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The visa permits you to enter the country, which you must do before the visa expires 3 months after issue.
The ARC card is like a residence/work permit, separate from your entry visa. |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:59 am Post subject: |
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| Jellybean wrote: |
Thank you for a simple answer!
Do I take my passport in with me when I apply for my ARC and do they extend the visa then?
JB |
Yup, along with some photos. Depending on your nationality, it might be good to apply for a re entry permit too (so you can travel outside Korea on vacation) |
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