Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Provides protection to individuals fleeing persecution and seeking asylum or refugee status in South Korea, in accordance with international and domestic refugee law. Grants temporary stay and legal protections to those found eligible.
Eligibility: Individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, or those requiring humanitarian protection.
Processing Time: ~730 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/
Summary: Allows individuals fleeing persecution to seek asylum or humanitarian protection in South Korea. Key eligibility requires demonstrating a well-founded fear of persecution, offering temporary stay and potential path to residency.