Visa Application

Conference participants travelling to the Republic of Korea may need a Korean visa. Participants who are not eligible for visa-free entry should apply for a short-term general (C-3) visa at the Korean embassy or consulate in the country or region in which they live. To avoid uncertainty, participants are advised to apply for a visa as early as possible; it is recommended that the application be submitted at least 1 month in advance.

Jeju Island operates a special visa-free entry programme: foreign visitors who arrive directly at Jeju International Airport (CJU) by an international flight or ship and stay only within Jeju Island may enter without a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. Please note that this programme does not apply to nationals of certain designated countries, and that a valid Korean visa is still required if you travel to or transit through other parts of the Republic of Korea. Participants are strongly advised to confirm the latest requirements (including K-ETA and any transit visa) with the Korean embassy or consulate in their country before booking their travel.

If some participants need a visa that requires an invitation letter, the ICBIP 2027 local arrangement committee will be glad to help. To obtain an invitation letter, please send e-mail to icbip@cbees.net, together with your registration, and in the case of being an author, your accepted paper ID. The Conference Secretary will then send a formal invitation letter with which the participants can apply for a visa.

Necessary Materials to Apply for Korean Visa

»A passport which is valid for at least six months following the date of submission, with an entire blank page available for the visa;

»One Visa Application Form of the Republic of Korea, which is filled clearly with true, authentic and complete information and signed by the applicant;

»One recent passport-size colour photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken within the last 6 months;

»A round-trip flight itinerary and proof of accommodation during the stay;

»An invitation letter and the conference registration confirmation, where applicable;

»Other materials related to the visa application, deemed as necessary by the visa officer.

* For more information, please contact the Korean Embassy or Consulate in your country, or visit the official Korea Visa Portal: https://www.visa.go.kr/.

Alternatively, participants may ask their travel agents to arrange their travel to Jeju Island and obtain a visa irrespective of whether or not they have registered with the Conference Secretary. If participants have any difficulties in obtaining their visa, they should contact the Conference Secretary.

Visa Announcement

Please note ICBIP is not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance Letter and Invitation Letter (after registration) issued by the ICBIP Committee Board. The invitation letter will be issued after the successful registration.

In order to guarantee the successful participation of ICBIP, it is suggested that the visa should be applied as soon as possible.

Should your application be denied, ICBIP cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will ICBIP engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.