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stonegate101
Joined: 20 Oct 2008
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 Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:16 am Post subject: E-2 Visa for UK residents |
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First of all, sorry if this is in the wrong part of the forum. Couldn't figure out exactly which section it really should go in.
Two questions really. Firstly, I recently signed a contract for a job in Korea and have sent all of my visa documents to the recruiter who is getting the visa number issued. They have recommended that I check exactly what I need to bring/send to the embassy in London for the final part of the visa process. Can anyone fill me in on this? I've emailed the embassy itself but my experience with these kind of beaurocrats so far has given me the impression that they don't tend to be helpful or informed.
Secondly, there seems to be something on the embassy website about having to obtain a re-entry permit for the country before leaving if I intend to leave at any point. I would quite like to spend some of my time off visiting China or Japan for a bit. What's this thing all about?
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the ireland
Joined: 11 May 2008
Location: korea
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| Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:34 am Post subject: |
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if this is just for the embassey then you will need your degree stamped by the college, and a mamber of the courts, your degree transcripts, a couple of passport photos, your passport, maybe the criminal background check (that wasn't in when i came to korea) there are prob some other things too.
however if it's for the interview thing, you can disregard everything above, cos i haven't a clue cos i didn't have to do an interview when i came over.
as for the re-entry visa, don't worry bout it, you can sort that out when you get to korea, it's just a matter of sending in your passport and alien card and they will change your visa to a multiple entry one, which means you can come and go as you please, this needs to be done everytime you extend your visa so if you only come for a year, you only nee to do it once.
it cost me 50,000 won, which is just oer �20, but if you have a british passport it is free so don't worry bout it till you get here, it takes less than a week to get it sorted out. |
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ED209
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:53 am Post subject: |
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Try looking up the facebook group: "The Korean E2 Visa Application Helpdesk Centre for UK & Irish Applicants"
They'll have a step by step guide for you. The site does advise;
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**UK APPLICANTS**
Once you have received returned documents, you have to visit the Korean Embassy, 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ, Tel. 020-7227-5505, Fax. 020-7227-5504 and present the following documents to obtain the E2 visa.
a) Passport
b) Completed application form with one photograph affixed
(print off from website www.koreanembassy.org.uk)
c) Degree certficate and criminal check (copies are accepted)
d) Consul's checklist for E2 applicant
e) Visa fee, �25 (waived if stay in Korea is less than 6 months)
f) Visa issuance letter
*IF APPLYING FOR THE E2 VISA A SECOND TIME*
You will need your previous E2 visa number (which is in your passport anyway) or your old passport for proof. YOU WILL THEN NOT REQUIRE AN INTERVIEW. Your E2 visa will then be issued. Unlike the Korean Embassy in Dublin, the Korean Embassy in London does not carry out a criminal check in Korea.
*FIRST TIME APPLICANTS*
Once your documents have been handed in, you will be called or emailed to attend an interview. The procedure regarding interviews should be confirmed with the Korean Embassy in London. Your E2 visa will then be issued. It is safe to purchase your flight at this stage.
*POSTAL APPLICATIONS*
Postal applications are also possible. Enclose all necessary documents and a postal order for �25 (cheques not accepted). Include a special delivery S.A.E for passport to be returned. Only passport will be returned so do not include originals of documents.
Postal application is possible for Irish applicants. |
After getting here you should go to your local immigration office to pick up your alien card. As a UK citizen you can pick up the multi-entry visa for free at the same time. |
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stonegate101
Joined: 20 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:23 am Post subject: |
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Thanks ED209!
That's a great resource, wish I'd known about it before I started this whole thing. |
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expat_boy
Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:06 am Post subject: |
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i am in a mad rush... i should receive my visa issuance number on the 25th from my university in Korea. They still have my original degree certificates. I cant see them arrviing here anytime soon. I need to go to London to get my visa asap as i need to fly on the 26 or 27th at latest for the start of term. i have had an E2 in 2005.
Can i get the visa issues on the same day as i physically go to the embassy?
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