Visa Issuance & VAT Refund at Medical Tourism Support Center : VISITKOREA

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Visa Issuance

VAT Refund

Types of Visa

Medical Tourist Visa (C-3-3)

Issued to	Invited foreign patients, by a medical institution or an international patient facilitator, who wish to enter Korea to receive treatment or recuperate at a specific medical institution. Includes family members or guardians who need to accompany the foreign patient(s) for caregiving purposes.
Period of Stay	Short-term visa (90 days or less)
Valid Period	Differs by single, double, or multi-entry visa (three months for single entry; six months for double entry; and five years for multiple entries); requirements are the same

Treatment and Recuperation Visa (G-1-10)

Issued to	Foreign patients who do not have an invitation from a medical institution or a facilitator for international patients but wish to enter Korea for treatment or recuperation at a medical institution in the country. A family member or a caregiver who needs to enter Korea with the foreign patient to take care of the patient, etc.
Period of Stay	Long-term visa (within one year)
Valid Period	Differs by single, double, or multi-entry visa (three months for single entry; six months for double entry; and five years for multiple entries); requirements are the same

Eligibility for an invitation to apply for a medical tourist visa (C-3-3) is granted to registered medical institutions or facilitators for international patients under the Medical Service Act. The inviting party must submit an application for confirmation of visa issuance online (via Visa.go.kr).
If medical treatment or care is needed for a duration of not more than 90 days, a tourist visa or other visitation visa can be issued for the medical treatment or care. However, if the period of stay needs to be extended, a change in residence status is required.

Visa Issuance Methods

Direct Application to the Embassy (Consulate) of the Republic of Korea(by Patients)

Applicant
Submit an application
Consulate
Receive and review
the application
Consulate
Issue the visa
Applicant
Enter the
Republic of Korea

Confirmation of Visa Issuance (by Inviting Party or Visa Agency)

* To obtain a visa, one needs to visit the embassy in person.

Prepare electronic
application
Receive and review
the application
check the result and
download visa
application
Apply for a visa at an
overseas mission and
pay the processing fee
Issue the visa

Application for Electronic Visa (by Patient or Inviting Party)

* No need to visit the embassy

Direct Application

Prepare electronic
application
Electronic
approval
Confirm
invitation
Receive and review
the application
Print and send
electronic
confirmation of visa
issuance

Proxy Application through Invitation

Prepare electronic
application
Electronic approval
Receive and review
the application
Print and send
electronic
confirmation of visa
issuance

Detailed Information for Issuance of Medical Tourist Visa (C-3-3)

Item	Direct Application to the Embassy (Consulate) of the Republic of Korea	Confirmation of Visa Issuance (application by proxy available)	Electronic Visa (application by proxy available)
Issued for	Foreigners entering Korea with an invitation from an international patient facilitator, for medical treatment or recuperation purposes, as well as family members and caregivers who need to accompany foreign patient(s) for caregiving purposes.
Invitation Qualifications	① Registered medical institutions or international patient facilitators under the Medical Service Act ② The inviting party, registered as a medical institution or an international patient facilitator, must submit an application online to confirm visa issuance (via visa.go.kr).
Valid Period	Single entry visa (valid for three months) Double entry visa (valid for six months) *Can stay for up to 90 days in the case of visa issuance	Single entry visa (valid for three months) Double entry visa (valid for six months) *Can stay for up to 90 days in the case of visa issuance	Single entry visa (valid for three months) Double entry visa (valid for six months) Multiple entry visa (valid for one year) *Can stay for up to 90 days in the case of visa issuance.

Detailed Information for Issuance of Treatment and Recuperation Visa (G-1-10)

Item	Direct Application to the Embassy (Consulate) of the Republic of Korea	Confirmation of Visa Issuance (application by proxy available)	Electronic Visa (application by proxy available)
Issued for	① Foreigners entering Korea for medical treatment or recuperation purposes (treatment period is 91 days or longer) ② family members and caregivers who need to accompany the foreign patient(s) for caregiving, etc.
Application Conditions	① Foreign nationals seeking entry for medical treatment (recuperation) purposes without an invitation from a medical institution or facilitator for international patients for a treatment period of 91 days or longer. ② Spouse and accompanying family member(s) for purposes such as caregiving, etc.	① Foreign nationals seeking entry for medical treatment (recuperation) purposes with an invitation from a medical institution or facilitator for international patients for a treatment period of 91 days or longer. ② Spouse and accompanying family member(s) for purposes such as caregiving, etc.	① Foreign nationals invited by an excellent medical institution or facilitator for international patients, which was designated as a proxy e-visa application agency, for a treatment period of 91 days or longer ② Spouse and accompanying family member(s) for purposes such as caregiving, etc.
Valid Period	Single entry visa (valid for three months)	Multiple entry visa (valid for one year)	Multiple entry visa (valid for one year)

Contact the Immigration Contact Center for other inquiries
Tel: 1345 (without area code) / +82-1345 from overseas/ Republic of Korea

Visit the visa application portal site.

About the VAT Refund System

Foreign tourists who receive plastic surgery worth KRW 30,000 or more at a tax refund-affiliated medical institution can get a VAT refund before leaving Korea.

Amount of refund: 10% of medical expenses including VAT after deducting transaction fees

VAT Refund Recipient

Foreign tourists who will stay in Korea for six months or under

Those who leave Korea within three months of receiving plastic surgery

Hospitals and Treatments Subject to VAT Refunds

For cosmetic treatment purposes only

Category	Medical Services
Plastic Surgery	- Double eyelid surgery - Rhinoplasty - Breast augmentation/reduction (excluding breast reconstruction surgery following breast cancer surgery) - Wrinkle removal surgery - Facial contour surgery - Dental cosmetic surgery (including teeth whitening, dental veneers, gum reshaping), etc.
Orthognathic Surgery	- Orthognathic surgery (excluding orthognathic surgery that requires prior orthodontic treatment)
Pigmentation and Skin Treatment	- Pigmented nevus, freckles, lentigo, and melasma treatment - Acne treatment - Hair removal treatment - Hair loss treatment - Hair transplantation - Tattooing and tattoo removal - Piercing
Fat and Body Shaping Treatment	- Liposuction - Fat-dissolving treatment
Skin Whitening and Anti-aging	- Skin rejuvenation treatment - Skin whitening treatment - Anti-aging treatment - Pore tightening treatment

Refund Procedure

Check medical institutions and treatments subject to VAT refunds
Submit passport and flight ticket to the medical institution
Receive medical treatment
A sales certificate of medical service issued after treatment
Submit the certificate to a VAT refund point(airport, port, downtown)
VAT refunded

Where and How to Get a Refund

Refund Point	Get a refund at an airport (Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae, Jeju, etc.)/port (Incheon, Busan, Jeju, etc.) or downtown before leaving Korea
Refund Condition	Payment amount of KRW 30,000 or more
Tax Refund Agency	Can use all tax refund agencies (proxy service available)
Necessary Documents	Passport, documentary evidence (receipt)

Where to Get a Refund at Incheon International Airport

	Terminal 1	Terminal 2
Hours	(VAT Refund Counter) 07:00-22:00 / (Kiosk) Open 24 hours	(VAT Refund Counters) 07:00-21:30 / (Kiosk) Open 24 hours
Location	Near gate 28 at the duty-free zone on the 3rd floor	Across gate 250 and near gate 253 at the duty-free zone on the 3rd floor
※ Location of VAT refund counters and kiosks is subject to change