Tourist / Visitor Visa for Thai nationals travelling to South Korea
Full document pack: employer letter, financials, invitations — translated, notarised, MFA-legalised and apostille-ready. · Hague Apostille route · document prep 5-10 business days
QuotableTourist / Visitor Visa to South Korea for Thai nationals: a complete document set with certified translation plus a Hague Apostille. Document preparation takes 5-10 business days; embassy processing runs about 5-14 business days.
Why South Korea?
D-2 Student, D-10 Job Seeker, E-7 Special Occupation.
Documents to prepare
- Passport (≥6 months validity)
- 2× recent 2-inch photos, white background
- Employment letter / business registration
- Bank statements (3-6 months)
- Confirmed itinerary + flight + hotel
- Travel insurance (Schengen: ≥€30,000)
K-ETA ineligible for Thai passport holders since 2023 — a proper embassy visa is required for every entry.
Translation and legalisation policy
Certified target-language translation + MFA legalisation (or NAATI for Australia).
Frequently asked questions
Is South Korea a Hague Apostille country?
Yes — an Apostille from MFA Thailand is accepted directly.
Is a NAATI translation required?
No — MFA-legalised certified translation is sufficient.
What is the total timeline?
Document preparation 5-10 business days, then embassy processing of roughly 5-14 business days.
Who books the KVAC appointment?
We book it through KVAC and hand over a checked file ready for the appointment date.
Does NYC guarantee approval?
No. The embassy alone decides. We guarantee only that your documents, translations and legalisations are correct and accepted at intake.
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