Category: Transit Visa
Overview: Allows eligible travelers to transit through South Korea to a third country, often without a separate visa. This includes various visa-free transit programs and, for some, obtaining a short-term C-3 visa if not eligible for visa-free entry.
Eligibility: Primarily for those with confirmed onward tickets to a third country within 24-72 hours. Many nationalities qualify for visa-free transit, often if holding valid visas for US/Canada/Europe/Australia/NZ.
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: No
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/InfoDetailR_en.pt?catSeq=10036&category=1&checkParam=3
Summary: South Korea offers facilitated transit to a third country, often visa-free, for many nationalities. Key eligibility involves an onward ticket and sometimes a valid visa for specific major countries. Benefit: seamless travel.