How long does it take to apply for a Korean visa?

Legal analysis: Generally speaking, the normal processing time for tourist visas and business visas in Korea is 8- 10 working days, and the application for expedited visas is generally 4-5 working days.

Legal basis: Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

Article 18 When applying for a visa, foreigners shall submit their passports or other international travel documents, as well as relevant materials on the reasons for applying, and go through relevant formalities and be interviewed according to the requirements of foreign visa authorities.

Article 19 If a foreigner needs to provide an invitation letter issued by a domestic unit or individual when applying for a visa, the applicant shall provide it according to the requirements of the overseas visa authorities. The unit or individual that issued the invitation letter shall be responsible for the authenticity of the contents of the invitation letter.

Article 20 Foreigners who need urgent entry for humanitarian reasons, urgent business, engineering repair or other urgent entry requirements may apply for a port visa at a port approved by the State Council to the port visa authority entrusted by the Ministry of Public Security (hereinafter referred to as the port visa authority).