Korea Group Tourist Visa Fee Waiver 2026: Which Countries Qualify and Until When

Bottom line: According to an official notice from Korea's Ministry of Justice, the group-tour visa fee waiver ($15, about 22,500 won) for six countries — China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India and Cambodia — has been extended through December 31, 2026. Travelers who join a group tour visa arranged by a travel agency get the waiver automatically, with no separate application needed.

If you didn't know: Per the Ministry's notice, the waiver applies only to group visas arranged through a travel agency — not to individual single- or multiple-entry visas. Apply on your own without knowing this, and you'll still pay the full $15 (about 22,500 won) per person. In other words, booking through an agency's group visa process with family or friends is what unlocks the savings.

The Ministry of Justice said the extension follows up on the 11th Expanded National Tourism Strategy Meeting. It reported that about 790,000 foreign visitors entered Korea on group visas last year, up 39% from the year before, while the overstay rate for this group fell to 0.07% — less than half the previous year's rate. The waiver applies only to group tourism visas handled by travel agencies; it does not cover individual applications or entries for purposes other than tourism.

This article summarizes official information and is not legal, medical or financial advice.

Journey stage: Before you go · Verified Oct. 23, 2026 · Source: Ministry of Justice, Korea Immigration Service