Justice Ministry to Launch Pilot Group Visa Program for Mongolians Starting 30th for Stays Up to 15 Days

The Ministry of Justice announced today (the 28th) that it will launch a one-year pilot program for a group tourist visa (C-3-2) for Mongolian group tourists starting on the 30th.

The eligible applicants are group travelers of five or more people recruited through seven local dedicated travel agencies selected by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Mongolia.

Those who receive the group visa can stay in South Korea for up to 15 days.

During the pilot operation period, the program will focus on corporate incentive and training group tourists, as well as school trip groups.

The Korea Immigration Service decided to pre-screen the list of group tourists to prevent individuals such as entry-regulated persons or those with a history of illegal stay from abusing the system to enter the country, and to take administrative sanctions against dedicated travel agencies if any members abscond.

Acting Minister of Justice Lee Jin-soo said, "We plan to analyze the results of the pilot operation to further review whether to officially introduce the system and expand its targets."

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