IMPORTANT NOTICE 
 

KVAC PARIS - ADRESS CHANGE 

KVAC Paris office 9 Boulevard de Denain is permanently closed and inaccessible.

Please find the new adress of the center until further notice : 11 Rue Montalivet 75008 Paris. 
Passport collection can be done at the new address above and visa applications must mandatorily be sent through postal service to 11 Rue Montalivet 75008 Paris. 
Visa applications are processed normally for the moment. The situation is subject to many changes so you must ensure that you read carefully all notifications from KVAC Paris. Any changes or new procedures will be communicated to you by email. 

Unauthorized entries or intrusions that interfere with the information provided to you will be subject to restrictions on the issuance of your visas in accordance with the South Korean Ministry of Justice's “Guidelines for Sanctions Against Persons Interfering with Visa Applications”.

 

 

KVAC London : Royal Mail Issue

In recent weeks, we have identified issues with Royal Mail deliveries. Despite requesting next-day delivery service, delivery times have been inconsistent, and some requests have been lost. 
 
Please note that KVAC is not responsible for the postal service, and any passport loss resulting from delivery issues rests solely with the applicant or Royal Mail. Therefore, we highly recommend that you pick up your passport and visa directly at the KVAC office.

If you have any problems with your postal service, please contact Royal Mail directly. Once again, KVAC is not responsible for postal delivery.

 

REGARDING APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL: Visa denial + Restriction on visa issuance in cases of interference with KVAC operations

Recently, there has been an increase in applicants who, without considering the general visa processing time, request withdrawal of their applications citing reasons such as passport retrieval. This has disrupted the normal procedure of the visa application process, causing inconvenience to other applicants. 
Therefore, effective March 25, 2024, applicants who submit visa applications without considering the general processing time and subsequently request withdrawal due to reasons such as simple passport retrieval (excluding humanitarian cases) may result in visa denial. 

Furthermore, unannounced visits, unauthorized entry or intrusions, repetitive and indiscriminate communication (via email, phone), verbal abuse (shouting), insults, or threats that disrupt business operations may result in restrictions on visa issuance in accordance with the Ministry of Justice's ‘Guidelines for Sanctions against Individual Disrupting Visa Operations’ with a minimum duration of one year.

 

 

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR C3 MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA

Effective March 1, 2024, C-3 type applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have a documented stay of more than 2 years in countries where KVAC is located.
Please note that fees for multiple visa applications with ineligible cases are non-refundable, regardless of the visa outcome.

 

 

NEW VISA FEE 

From January 1, 2025 to June 28, 2025, the new visa fee applies. 
Visa fees vary according to nationality, visa type, and the number of entries, please check HERE for information on your visa fees.

 

 

KVAC PARIS - French nationals : Age Limit Change for H-1 Visa Applications in 2025

Please be informed that the extension of the age limit to 32 years for French H-1 visa applications has not been renewed by the Ministry of Justice in South Korea for the year 2025. Starting the year 2025, all H-1 visa applicants must be between the age of 18 and 30 years old inclusive, at the time of their visa application. Applicatns aged 31 or older are no longer eligible for the H-1 visa. 

 

 

VISA DECISIONS AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES - VISA REJECTION 

Upon receipt of your visa decision from the Consul, it is important to understand that the decision is final and cannot be reversed under any circumstances. In the event that your visa application is rejected, and you are dissatisfied with the outcome, we kindly emphasize the necessity of maintaining respectful and appropriate conduct. The use of abusive language, verbal harassment, or continuous and repetitive contact with the embassy or visa application center can result in repercussions under the 'Standards for Disciplinary Action for Visa Interference' as outlined by the Ministry of Justice. Please be aware that such actions may lead to visa issuance restrictions, which could extend for a period of up to 3 years.

 

 

KVAC VISA APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME

The general visa processing time is not guaranteed if you have any missing required documents. The visa application processing time is only calculated once the Embassy starts to review your application. You will be informed by the KVAC team if your application is complete and ready to be submitted to the Korean Embassy in Berlin.

Once the Embassy starts to review your application, it may take up to 3 weeks to receive your visa result.

During peak seasons, which vary depending on the country and the specific KVAC office, processing times may be longer. Generally, peak seasons occur during:

Summer (June to August)
Winter (December to February)
During peak seasons, processing times may extend to 3–8 weeks.

To ensure timely visa processing, we strongly recommend planning ahead and submitting your application well in advance(max.3 months) of your intended departure date. Please note that your flight schedule cannot be used to expedite visa processing.

 

 

KVAC BERLIN OFFICE RELOCATED

We would like to inform you that the KVAC Berlin office has moved from Taubenstrasse 20 to Charlottenstrasse 68, effective from 2 February 2023. We kindly request you to take note of this information before submitting your passport and visa application documents.

For all applicants visiting our office, you can enter after registering at the reception located on the 1st floor. Our call center number and email address will remain the same for any inquiries or further assistance.

Please find our contact details as follows:

Phone: +49-302902245550
Email: kvacdeinfo@iom.int

 

 

INTERNATIONAL POST IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

As part of the visa application process, it is required for the applicant to be physically present in the country where they are applying. Therefore, the Visa Application Centre (KVAC) only accepts applications that are submitted in person within the country's borders. Please note that KVAC does not accept visa applications that are mailed or submitted from outside of the country.

 

 

PHISHING SITE WARNING

  • We would like to bring to your attention the presence of fraudulent visa agency websites that claim to be official sites for entering Korea. These fraudulent sites impersonate the government of the Republic of Korea and demand large sums of money, often resulting in financial loss and other forms of fraud.
  • We have recently identified a fraudulent website, koreaonlinevisa.com, k-eta.co, evisa-go-kr.online, checkvisa.vn which are impersonating the K-ETA portal and Korea Visa Portal. Please note that the official websites for visa applications are the Korea Visa Portal [ www.visa.go.kr], KVAC Europe Website [www.visaforkorea.eu], and K-ETA Portal [www.k-eta.go.kr].