Korean Tourist Visa from Tokyo

October 21, 2019

For those who need tourist visas, note that once you have it, it is valid 3 months from issuance, so ensure that you apply 3 months at most before your flight. Outside of having to personally go to the embassy to pick my passport up, I’d say this is one of the most painless visa applications I’ve ever had to go through.

What you need to prepare

• (per Embassy’s website) Passport that is valid for at least 6 months remaining.
• (per Embassy’s website) Resident’s card valid for at least 3 months remaining.
• (not in website) Application form. It is available at the embassy, or to save time, download and fill it up before coming. Here’s the application form.
• (not in website) Passport photo, attach to the application form. There’s a photo machine in the consular, so you can also do it there.

Getting There
The consular for visa is right next to Olympic Inn Azabu, Namboku Line, exit 2. Visa applications are accepted from 9am to 11am, reservations are only needed for groups bigger than 20pax).

At the Embassy

• Go inside the building, sign in, the security will point you to the right floor (third, I think), and take the elevator (or stairs).
• A guy at the reception will check that you have the requirements, and once they are ready will point you at the machine that where you can get your line number.
• Once your number is called, you go to the counter and submit the requirements above.
• The will give you a claim stub (DO NOT LOSE IT), and so just go back on the assigned date (2pm to 4pm timeslot), and claim your passport (no fees at all!)