After more than 2 years of suspension, from June 1, the South Korean Government will re-issue C-3 short-term tourist visas for foreign tourists to the country. In addition, the multiple-entry visa is in effect again.
According to information from the Representative Office of the Korea National Administration of Tourism in Vietnam (KTO Vietnam), the C-3 short-term tourist visa is issued to those who come to Korea for the purpose of researching the market, consulting for commercial activities, tourism, medical treatment, visiting relatives, participating in meetings, etc.
Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, from March 14, 2020 until now, this type of visa is only granted to those who come to this country for special purposes, including diplomacy, official service, agreements, residence, investment and commercial.
With the new decision, the C-3 short-term tourist visa will be granted depending on the urgency of the epidemic prevention work in each country.
Accordingly, visitors from level 1 countries, i.e. a group of normal countries, will be granted a C-3 visa, and visitors from level 2 countries, which need attention, will have to continue to receive a visa. Visa registration procedures in a special form.
Along with the above change, the multiple-entry visa will also be effective again from June 1. Those who already have multiple travel visas issued before April 5, 2020 with the validity period will continue to use them to enter Korea.
Since the beginning of April this year, Vietnamese people who have had enough doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are also not required to undergo medical isolation when coming to this country.
According to KTO Vietnam, with tourist visas for international visitors, including Vietnamese tourists being re-issued, the agency will launch the “Travel to Korea Begins again” campaign to attract Vietnamese tourists back to Korea.
This campaign will include marketing activities to re-introduce the image of Korean tourism, as well as incentives for Vietnamese tourists and special support for Vietnamese travel companies making tours to Korea.
Currently, many travel companies also sell tours to this country. The tour price increased by about 20% compared to the time before the Covid-19 epidemic due to the increase in the cost of air tickets and some ground services.
Korea is one of the destinations that attract many Vietnamese tourists. In 2019, the country welcomed more than 553,000 Vietnamese tourists.
@ Saigon Times
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Source: Vietnam Insider