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is obtaining a Multi-entry visa easy or difficuclt??

 
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mayorgc



Joined: 19 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:42 am    Post subject: is obtaining a Multi-entry visa easy or difficuclt?? Reply with quote

My visa is an "s" for single entry. If i wanted the Multi-entry visa, I heard that all i have to do is go to the imi office and pay for it. is it really that easy? or are there hoops to jump through? I assume i just need my arc, cash and passport and they'll take care of the rest.
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Trip



Joined: 28 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, it really is that easy.

You can also get a multiple entry stamp at the Incheon Airport before you leave the country.

I recommend getting it at the immigration office before your trip to be safe.
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cruisemonkey



Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Trip wrote:
You can also get a multiple entry stamp at the Incheon Airport before you leave the country.


No you can't! You can only get a single re-entry at an airport (W30,000).

To get a multiple re-entry you can apply online, or go to any Immi office with:
1. the application form;
2. your ARC;
3. your passport;
4. W50,000.
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mayorgc



Joined: 19 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey hey

so how long does the whole process take? and where do i get the application form???

thanks for all your help. i'll try to go tomorrow afternoon
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Kimchi Cha Cha



Joined: 15 May 2003
Location: was Suncheon, now Brisbane

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The form will be at the immigration office. The process should only take five minutes at most once you hand over your passport, ARC, money and form to the Immigration official. The longest part will probably be waiting in line if you're in a bigger city like Seoul or Busan. Down here when I go to Yeosu immigration, I am almost always the only round eye within 5 kilometres of the place so it takes no time at all Laughing
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mayorgc



Joined: 19 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks a bunch

question

is it possible that my school will have a problem that i'm leaving the country?
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losing_touch



Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mayorgc wrote:
thanks a bunch

question

is it possible that my school will have a problem that i'm leaving the country?


There is no reason that you are obligated to tell them. Nonetheless, this is Korea. They may or may not have a problem with it depending on their mindset. My director at my academy doesn't have a problem with it. I went to Thailand last month. I am heading to the states next week. You are not in jail here. You are free to move about as you wish on your time off.
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whatever



Joined: 11 Jun 2006
Location: Korea: More fun than jail.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

...Anybody know if on-the-spot single entries are available at the international ferry port in Busan. This is my last trip out of the country before I get a new visa, headed to Japan for a long weekend, and would rather skip going to my local immi office. Thanks!
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chickenpie



Joined: 24 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're British it's free!! Cool
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Mandinga



Joined: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mine came with ''M''. it was one of the new passports, but I'm assuming that measn i already have a multiple entry visa.
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PeteJB



Joined: 06 Jul 2007

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Us students (from UK at least) have multiple free entries Very Happy
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mayorgc



Joined: 19 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wait, am i supposed to go to the korean immi office or the canadian consulate/embassy? I' was under the assumption that i'm heading to the immi office.

by the way, can anyone tell me the station? i think it's the five line, but i sorta forget
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Line 3 Anguk if you`re on the north side of the river. Mokdong Line 5 for those south of the Han
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michaelambling



Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Paradise

PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excuse my ignorance--what is a multi-entry visa and why would a person need one?
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losing_touch



Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

michaelambling wrote:
Excuse my ignorance--what is a multi-entry visa and why would a person need one?


It would allow for people to leave the country and return. If you do not have a re-entry permit or a multiple entry visa, your visa would be no good after exiting the country.
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