8–11 Apr 2025
Science Culture Center
Asia/Seoul timezone

Visa Information

Invitation letter

If you need a personal invitation letter of invitation to attend the TTC meeting, please email to myjeong@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.

VisaDescriptionNote
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 agreement
C-3-1Short TermShort Term (General)

Need invitation letter 

(for conference participants without B-1, B-2-1)

C-3-9Ordinary 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 7-8). For more details, please visit the K-ETA.