Korean Visa Documents Checklist — Real Mistakes I’ve Seen & How to Avoid Them

Korean visa documents checklist — this guide shows exactly what to prepare, common mistakes to avoid, and how to stay lawful with JS Network.

Korean visa documents checklist preparation — Preparing documents correctly prevents costly delays.

1) Confirm Your Visa Type

Experience: A Vietnamese engineer assumed an E-7 submission needed only a contract and passport. He missed the employer registration details and degree verification—costing three extra months.

Identify your category (D-2 study, E-7 skilled work, F-6 marriage).
Write down the official list from HiKorea.

Korean visa categories and travel documents — Main visa categories (D-2, E-7, F-6) and their purposes.

2) Core Identity Documents

Passport valid for 6 + months
Passport photos (white background)
Application form with consistent name spelling

Notarized university degree certificate for Korean visa — An Apostille or embassy legalization may be required for degree verification.

3) Academic & Professional Proof

Experience: An Indonesian applicant submitted a degree certificate stamped only by her university; the embassy required an Apostille.

Degree certificates and transcripts (originals + translations)
Professional licenses (notarized copies if required)

Bank statement for Korean visa within required issue date — Ensure your bank statement meets the recency requirement (often within 30 days).

4) Financial Evidence

Experience: A Filipino trainee submitted a bank statement issued 45 days earlier; the officer wanted one within 30 days—two months lost.

Recent bank statements, sponsorship letters, or guarantee forms
Names and dates must match your passport exactly

Translation and proofreading for Korean visa documents — Translated documents must include every page and seal.

5) Translation & Notarization

Translate every non-Korean document; use certified translators.
Bundle originals + translations together.
Check names and dates carefully.

Online consultation for Korean visa document review — Get personal guidance — document review, translation, or visa prep help.

6) Final Review Checklist

Compare spellings, dates, and ID numbers.
Confirm all stamps and signatures.
Scan to PDF/A and back up in cloud storage.

Personal Note: The last 10 minutes of checking usually save 10 weeks of waiting.

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