A-2 (Official Government) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What A-2 Is

A-2 is an official-government status distinct from standard public visa categories. It is reviewed on official assignment eligibility, documentation integrity, and proper channel submission.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Applicant fits current A-2 official-government category scope.
• Official channel submission and assignment records are complete.
• Mission/assignment validity aligns with requested stay period.
• Family linkage evidence is available where dependents are included.
• No unresolved official record inconsistencies affecting verification.

3. Criteria Summary

• A-2 is not a points-based status.
• Review is official-document and channel-compliance driven.
• Procedural handling differs from ordinary public visa categories.
• Always use appropriate official processing channel.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• A-2 does not use ordinary work salary-threshold criteria.
• Official assignment documentation is the central eligibility basis.
• Fee/procedural treatment may differ from public visa types.
• Channel mismatch is a common source of delay.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• A-2 is official-assignment based.
• Assignment changes should be handled through competent official channels.
• General public workplace-change concepts do not directly apply.
• Accurate continuity of official records is important.

6. Required Documents

• Official-channel application documents and required forms.
• Passport/photo and identity records as required.
• Assignment/official status evidence from competent authorities.
• Family relationship records for accompanying dependents.
• Additional official records requested by reviewing authority.

7. Fees and Processing

• A-2 processing follows official channel procedures and timelines.
• Fee handling may include category-based exemptions.
• Incomplete assignment records often delay processing.
• Coordinate through mission/authority channels early.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Eligibility does not satisfy A-2 official-government scope.
• Assignment/official records are incomplete or inconsistent.
• Incorrect channel used for filing.
• Dependent relationship evidence is insufficient where applicable.
• Identity/official record mismatch prevents verification.

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