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CustomX
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:24 pm Post subject: How long can I stay in Korea while looking for a job? |
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| I put this question on my other thread, but I figured I'd ask again. If coming over on a one-way ticket and no job lined up, how long can I stay in the country before I either have to renew the visa or get an E2? I thought it was only 30 days, but somebody mentioned 90. Anyone know for sure which length of time it is? |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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I'm Canadian, but from what I've seen, is that if you are an American, you can come straight into Korea and get a 30 day tourist visa stamp at airport immigration, upon arrival.
If you go to a Korea embassy/consulate, prior to coming over, you can apply for a 90day tourist visa. |
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CustomX
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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| 90 days should be enough. i guess ill call the consulate tomorrow and ask if i can get a 90 day visa with just a one way ticket. thanks |
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Doesn't a felxible return cost hardly any more than a one way/ |
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CustomX
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Wangja wrote: |
| Doesn't a felxible return cost hardly any more than a one way/ |
No, not that I have found so far at least. I called United Airline today and was quoted ~$1370 for a RT with an open ended return. A one way costs ~$650. A RT where the return flight must be made within 30 days is ~$650 as well. To extend the return flight another 30 days would cost an additional $150. However, I found someone selling a $700 delta voucher for 1/2 off. Therefore a One-way would only cost me $350, a savings of $300. I'm going to call a travel agent tomorrow and see what price they can get for me on an open ended RT ticket |
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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OK, try www.priceline.com
I usually buy "flexible" returns for under 1,000 USD, once as low as 650 USD. |
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thorin
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| About one day. That's how long it usually takes to find a job here. |
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CustomX
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:23 am Post subject: |
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I just got off the phone with United Airline and the Korean Consulate in Seattle. The Consulate said that I can apply for a 90 day tourist Visa. UA said that prior to boarding, I must show proof of an onward ticket, regardless if I plan on staying less than the 90 days. So I either have to purchase a RT ticket, or a One-way ticket with another ticket to another country, or a One-way ticket with the ferry to japan.
The consulate said that each airline is different and that immigration does not make the decision on whether or not you need an onward ticket. So check with the airline before you leave for Korea. |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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| The easiest way around that is to buy a ferry ticket to Fukoka. Run a search on Kangsan travel in Busan. I'm not sure, but I think they run around 90.000W. |
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bosintang
Joined: 01 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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| thorin wrote: |
| About one day. That's how long it usually takes to find a job here. |
When's the last time you have been in the job market? I think this is hardly true now -- if it ever was -- unless you have really low standards. |
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thorin
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| bosintang wrote: |
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| About one day. That's how long it usually takes to find a job here. |
When's the last time you have been in the job market? I think this is hardly true now -- if it ever was -- unless you have really low standards. |
The last time I was in the job market was this summer. I sent out one resume and got the job. Yes, I have really low standards. That's why I don't teach and have time to post on here all day long. |
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bosintang
Joined: 01 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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| thorin wrote: |
| bosintang wrote: |
| thorin wrote: |
| About one day. That's how long it usually takes to find a job here. |
When's the last time you have been in the job market? I think this is hardly true now -- if it ever was -- unless you have really low standards. |
The last time I was in the job market was this summer. I sent out one resume and got the job. Yes, I have really low standards. That's why I don't teach and have time to post on here all day long. |
I think you had some luck on your side. I don't think it's hard to find a job, but I also think it's harder than most posters here let on. I'm as well-suited as anybody for this position, and it took me about three weeks. If I was coming here on a tourist visa looking for work, I would give myself a month to find it. |
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