Transit Tourism (B-2) Visa-Free Entry — Eligibility, Period of Stay, Extension and Change Guide
Berdasarkan manual Kementerian Kehakiman (2026-09-18) · Diterjemahkan dari naskah asli bahasa Korea.
This is a status of stay for foreigners seeking to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for tourism or transit. The permitted activities are tourism and transit, and the period of stay follows the period separately determined by the Minister of Justice (법무부장관).
Sekilas pandang

Siapa yang berhak
- A person seeking to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for tourism
- A person seeking to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for transit
- A person eligible to enter without a visa under a visa exemption agreement
- A national of a country whose citizens are separately permitted to enter without a visa for international goodwill, tourism, or the interests of the Republic of Korea
Kegiatan yang boleh
- You may engage in tourism and transit activities.
- The scope of activities is generally based on the activities permitted under C-3 (Short-Term Visit).
- If the scope of activities is separately determined on the basis of reciprocity, that scope applies.
- The excerpt does not separately specify whether employment is permitted under status B-2.
Lama tinggal
The maximum period of stay that may be granted on a single entry is the period separately determined by the Minister of Justice. The table of visa-free periods of stay by country is provided as of September 22, 2022.
Prosedur & dokumen
Visa-free entry
- Valid passport
B-2 is for people seeking to enter without a visa. Whether entry is permitted and the period of stay are subject to the applicable exemption agreement or separately established criteria.
Application to extend the period of stay
- Application Form No. 34 (34호 서식)
- Original passport
- Documents demonstrating the need to extend the period of stay
The review fee for an extension of the period of stay is KRW 60,000. In principle, B-2 entrants are not granted permission to extend their period of stay.
Application to change status of stay
In principle, B-2 entrants are not granted permission to change their status of stay. The excerpt does not provide information about the documents required for a change application.
Enter after obtaining a visa for the required period of stay
If the intended period of stay exceeds the period under the agreement or the period separately determined by the Minister of Justice, you must obtain a visa before entering. The excerpt does not provide information about the documents required for a visa application.
Pertanyaan umum
Q. What is Transit Tourism (B-2)?
It is a status for people seeking to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for tourism or transit. The permitted activities are tourism and transit.
Q. Can anyone enter without a visa under B-2?
No. You must qualify under a visa exemption agreement or separately established criteria permitting visa-free entry. The table of periods of stay by country included in the excerpt is current as of September 22, 2022.
Q. How long can I stay under B-2?
The maximum period of stay for a single entry is the period separately determined by the Minister of Justice. The period may differ by country, so you should check the applicable criteria.
Q. Can I extend my period of stay under B-2?
In principle, people who entered under a visa exemption agreement or for tourism or transit are not granted permission to extend their period of stay. The documents listed for an extension application are an application form, the original passport, and documents demonstrating the need for the extension.
Q. Can I change from B-2 to another status of stay?
In principle, you cannot be granted permission to change your status of stay. The excerpt does not provide information about any exceptions.
Q. What should I do if I want to stay longer than the period allowed?
If your intended period of stay exceeds the period under the agreement or the period separately determined by the Minister of Justice, you must obtain a visa before entering. Do not assume that you will be able to extend your stay or change your status after entering.
Q. Can I work under B-2?
The excerpt provided does not separately state whether employment is permitted under status B-2. The permitted activities listed are tourism and transit, generally based on the activities permitted under C-3, but they may vary on the basis of reciprocity.
Perhatikan
- In principle, B-2 entrants are not granted permission to extend their period of stay or change their status of stay.
- To stay beyond the permitted period, you must obtain a visa before entering.
- The table of periods of stay by country is current as of September 22, 2022. Do not assume that the periods listed in the table apply uniformly under current criteria.
- Even if documents for an extension application are listed, note that permission to extend is generally restricted.
Sumber
Disusun AI dari "Manual Penerbitan Visa" dan "Manual Izin Tinggal" Kementerian Kehakiman (pengumuman HiKorea, bahasa Korea). hikorea.go.kr
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