How to get a South Korea visa from Sudan

• The South Korean tourist visa is issued to intending travelers who want to visit the country for sight-seeing and leisure.
• The South Korean tourist visa is referred to as a B-visa.
• Intending travelers must have a valid passport with at least two unused pages for visa stamp appended at the embassy.
• A copy of the applicant's completed visa application form is required. This form is to be downloaded and filled online.
• The passport must have a validity that extends beyond the duration of the visa the applicant is applying for by at least 6 months.
• Two recent color passport-sized photographs should be used for the visa application. Applicants are to ensure that the photographs correspond with all the specifications required for a visa photograph.
• Intending travelers should provide proof of confirmed hotel reservation, flight bookings and travel itinerary for the entire duration of your stay in South Korea.
• A formal statement of your financial situation dating back to 6 months should be issued by a bank in your resident country.
• Applicants are required to provide proof of their financial ability to support themselves during their stay in South Korea and for their return transportation.
• A copy of the applicant's income tax return (ITR) may also be requested at the embassy.
• A copy of your onward or return ticket to your home country or next destination (if any) must be provided.
• Travelers with this visa are expected to leave South Korea at the end of their authorized stay.
• Details on the application form must be complete in all respects as incomplete applications would not be accepted.
• It is important to note that the visa application fee is subject to change at any time.
• An extension for the South Korea tourist visa is possible in special cases and should be applied for at least one day before the day of expiration.
• It is recommended to apply for your South Korea visa within 3 months before your date of arrival into South Korea.

• Persons who intend to take up paid-employment in South Korea require a work visa to do so.
• The work visa needs to be approved before arriving in South Korea and only then can you work in the country legally.
• The applicant's preferred visa type needs to be granted by the Korean embassy in Sudan.
• The employer who sponsors the candidate in South Korea needs to file a work permit application at the Entry Inspection Division of the Immigration Office and the Ministry of Justice before the visa application. The Ministry of Justice then decides on whether the visa should be granted or not.
• After this, a CCVI (Certificate of Confirmation of Visa Issuance) is issued by the Ministry of Justice which has to be submitted in the Korean Consulate or Embassy by the applicant in Sudan.
• The South Korean company needs to present its certificate of payment of tax for previous years.
• A financial bank statement for the employing company is also fully required.
• A detailed resume of the applicant is necessary for the process.
• A valid passport and a copy of the ID page of the applicant should be brought along with other necessary documents.
• There should be 2 passport-sized photos attached to the documents.
• Copies of the applicant's academic qualifications are required.
• A statement reflecting the proposed job description of the applicant and an original contract signed by the company of employment is necessary.
• A certificate of health issued by a credible hospital in Sudan should be submitted as well.

The weather in South Korea is cold 60-70% of a year while Summer in South Korea is also very hot and humid. It is therefore advised to watch out for the weather when you would be traveling and get the right clothing for it.