South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced the extension of a pilot e-group visa program for residents of the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam for an additional two years. The program, which goals to draw tourists from the three countries, is effective from June 2023. The e-group visa is obtainable for groups of three or more people, including incentive travel for firms, educational tours and regular tours.
Tourists eligible for this visa must enter and exit South Korea using the identical technique of transportation. Government-accredited travel agencies will apply for the group visa online through the Korea Visa Portal.
The program has helped to double the variety of group visits from the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam to South Korea from 23,781 firstly of 2023 to 47,397 by the top of the 12 months, reaching 56,427 in the primary five months of 2024. The South Korean tourism industry is anticipated to set a brand new record, bringing in $69.3 billion, a rise of 13.6 percent.
The Ministry of Finance also announced the introduction of a K-culture visa for young foreigners and expanded visas for digital nomads, which can allow these people to work for as much as two years and convey their families.
