If you need a personal letter of invitation to attend the Conference, please email to ishong@ibs.re.kr and provide the following information:
- Full name and Affiliation
- Complete mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
Visa Information
Please visit the Korea visa portal website for detailed information about VISA requirements for traveling to Korea. You can also use the Visa Navigator in Korea Visa Portal to find a proper visa to enter the Republic of Korea.
Following is your available visa to apply. You can see the availability Visa Waiver Program in Visa Navigator.
Visa | Description | Note |
| B-1 | Visa Exempted (Visa Waiver Program) | For specific nationals based on national agreement |
| B-2-1 | Tourist/Transit (General) (Visa Waiver Program) | For specific nationals based on national agreemen |
| C-3-1 | Short TermShort Term (General) | Need invitation letter (for conference participants without B-1, B-2-1) |
| C-3-9 | Ordinary Tourist | Need financial guarantee (like bank balance) (for accompanying persons without B-1, B-2-1) |
K-ETA (Participants with Visa Waiver Program)
All visa waivers must complete K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) application on the following website at least 24 hours prior to boarding your flight. The K-ETA fee is KRW 10,000 (approx. USD 9-10). For more details, please visit the K-ETA.
