A business visa is required for travelers mot eligible for visa-free entry(K-ETA) engaging in official business activities in Korea, such as meetings, exhibitions, or negotiations. 

As KGSF is a commercial-purpose event, you should apply for a C-3-4 (Short-Term Business) visa. It must be obtained from the Korean embassy or consulate prior to travel. 

1. Purpose & Eligibility

• Required for travelers not eligible for visa-free entry(K-ETA).

• Covers official business activities such as meetings, trade fairs, and contract negotiations.

2. Application / Entry Process

• Apply through the Korean embassy/consulate in your country.

• Requirements, processing times, and fees vary, and even within the same country, the required may differ depending on the embassy/consulate jurisdiction. Please make sure to check the notice of the embassy/consulate that has jurisdiction over your place of residence before applying. 

3. Validity & Stay Conditions

• Depend on visa type and issuance by the embassy/consulate.

4. Additional Notes

• Invitation documents, including the Invitation Letter, Guarantee Letter, and other required materials, will be provided by KITA only to buyers whose participation has been officially confirmed. 

•  All visa-related costs are the responsibility of the applicant; no reimbursement will be provided.

The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is required for nationals from visa-waiver or visa-free countries visiting Korea for short-term stays, including business and tourism. It must be obtained online prior to travel.

Certain nationalities are temporarily exempt from K-ETA until Dec 31, 2025 to promote tourism and business exchange.

1. Purpose & Eligibility

• K-ETA: Applies to nationals from visa-waiver/visa-free countries for short-term visits (up to 90 days) for business meetings, trade fairs, tourism, or visiting acquaintances.

2.  Country Eligibility Check

• You can check whether your country is eligible for K-ETA application through the official K-ETA website. 

*Link : Countries for Application

• You can check whether your country is eligible for K-ETA Temporary Exemption through the official K-ETA website. 

Those who are subject to the exemption will get a pop-up message when they scan a photo of their passport information page during the application

*Link : Apply for K-ETA

3. Application / Entry Process 

• Apply online via www.k-eta.go.kr at least 72 hours before departure. 

4. Validity & Stay Conditions

• K-ETA: Valid for 2 years (or until passport expiry) and allows multiple entries. Each stay may not exceed 90 days.

• Temporary exemption: Valid only within the announced period; maximum stay duration is the same as visa-free entry rules.