I currently have an Australian visa. If I want to visit South Korea during the holidays, where can I apply for a tourist visa? I am in Melbourne, Australia. . Thanks

I will also go to South Korea during the summer vacation (⊙o⊙)! I just finished applying for a passport and I need to bring my household registration book and ID card. . . Applying for a foreign visa, whether it is a Chinese person applying for a foreign visa or a foreigner applying for a visa from other countries, no matter which method is adopted, whether it is an entrusted agent or directly applied for by yourself, generally you need to go through the following procedures:

(l) Submit a valid passport.

(2) Submit various documents related to the application, such as certificates about your birth, marital status, education, work experience, etc.

(3) Fill out and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them need to be filled in in foreign languages ??and a photo of the person must be paid at the same time.

(4) Go to the country’s embassy or consulate to meet with officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigration applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; other countries stipulate that applicants for non-immigrant visas must also be interviewed.

(5) The embassy or consulate will submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent department for review and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report it to the country for filing.

(6) After going to the country’s competent authorities for necessary review, notify the embassy or consulate in that country of the review and approval opinions. If agreed, a visa will be issued. If rejected, the applicant will also be notified.

(7) Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, you have to pay the fee first when submitting your visa application. Some countries only charge fees when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions where visas are free.

Depending on your situation, there are generally three ways for citizens of other countries to apply for foreign visas, but the specific regulations of each country are different, whichever is the case: (1) I directly apply to the foreign embassy in that country or Apply at the consulate; (2) Entrust the visa office of the travel agency in the country to apply (generally only for tourist visas); (3) Have relatives and friends of the applicant country apply directly to the immigration bureau of the applicant country for a visa.

Edit this section visa types

Introduction

According to the entry and exit situation, it can be divided into: exit visa, entry visa, entry and exit visa, entry and exit visa, and then There are six categories including entry visa and transit visa. An exit visa only allows the holder to leave the country. If you need to enter the country, you must apply for an entry visa again. An entry visa only allows the holder to enter the country. If you need to leave the country, you must apply for an exit visa. Holders of entry and exit visas can leave the country and re-enter the country. Holders of multiple entry and exit visas are allowed to enter and leave the country within the validity period of the visa. According to the general purpose of entry and exit, it can be divided into: diplomatic visa, official visa, immigrant visa, non-immigrant visa, courtesy visa, tourist visa, work visa, study abroad visa, business visa and family visa, etc. Every country's situation is different. According to the length of time, it is divided into: long-term visa and short-term visa. The concept of long-term visa is to stay in the country of destination for more than 3 months. Applying for a long-term visa generally requires a longer application time regardless of the purpose of your visit. A visa that allows you to stay in the country of destination for less than 3 months is called a short-term visa, and the time required to apply for a short-term visa is relatively short. According to the number of entries, it can be divided into: single-entry and multiple-entry visas. According to the number of users, it can be divided into: individual visa and group visa. According to the convenience provided to the holder: there are separate visas, visas on arrival, etc. Currently, the visas of most countries in the world are divided into: diplomatic visas, service (official) visas and ordinary visas. The visas of the People's Republic of China mainly include diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas, which are issued to foreigners applying for entry.

Immigration and non-immigrant visas

Based on the applicant’s purpose of entry, visas can be divided into immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. Obtaining an immigrant visa means that the applicant has obtained permanent residence in the country to which he is traveling and can become a legal citizen of that country after living for a certain period of time. Non-immigrant visas can be divided into several categories such as business, labor, study abroad, tourism, and medical.

Counter-visa

It means that the inviting party obtains a visa approval certificate for the visitor from the immigration administration department of the country of destination, and then submits it together with the applicant's passport, application form and other materials. Submit it to the embassy or consulate of the visiting country. The embassy or consulate stationed in the visiting country will issue a visa in the applicant's passport based on the approval materials. There is no need to consult the relevant domestic departments. Generally speaking, getting a counter-visa means that your entry has been approved, and you don’t have to wait too long after your passport is delivered to the embassy of the country you are going to. Currently, most of the countries that implement anti-visa procedures are in Asia, such as Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.

Port visa

Port visa window

refers to applying for a visa (also known as visa on arrival) at the port of entry of the country of destination. Generally speaking, to apply for a port visa, the inviter needs to apply to the immigration administration department in his or her home country in advance. After approval, a copy of the approval certificate will be sent to the visiting person. The latter uses this certificate to leave the country and obtain a visa when arriving at the port of destination. At present, the countries that issue port visas to foreign citizens are mainly countries in West Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Oceania.

Visa on a separate paper

A visa on a separate paper is also a form of visa. Generally, visas are stamped or labeled on the inner pages of the passport, while visas on a separate paper are stamped on the inner page of the passport. The visa is signed separately from the passport on a special piece of paper. It has the same function as the visa signed in the passport, but it must be used at the same time as the passport.

Mutual visa exemption

Visa exemption was developed with the continuous development of international relations and tourism in various countries to facilitate friendly exchanges between citizens of various countries. It is based on the According to the agreement signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two countries, citizens of both countries can freely enter and exit the other country's territory with valid passports without having to apply for a visa. Mutual visa exemption can be divided into full mutual exemption and partial mutual exemption.

Transit visa

When citizens of a country travel internationally, in addition to arriving directly at the destination, they often have to pass through one or two countries before finally entering the destination country. At this time, you not only need to obtain an entry permit for the country you are going to, but you must also obtain a transit permit for the country you are passing through. This is called a transit visa. Regulations regarding transit visas vary from country to country. Many countries stipulate that all foreigners entering a third country via that country need to apply for a visa regardless of the length of stay. According to international practice, if there are no special restrictions, as long as citizens of a country hold a valid passport, an entry visa for the country of destination, or a connecting air ticket, all countries they are passing through should be issued a transit visa.

Maybe we will meet in Korea! Haha