If you return from Japan and need to transit in South Korea, applying for a South Korean transit visa usually requires the following steps:

  1. Determine visa type: First, you need to confirm which transit visa type you qualify for, such as single transit visa, multiple transit visa, etc.

  2. Preparation Materials:

    • Passport: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has enough blank visa pages.
    • Photo: Provide a recent passport photo that meets the Korean visa photo requirements.
    • Proof of air ticket booking: Provide round-trip air ticket order or itinerary.
    • Proof of hotel reservation: Provide hotel reservation information during your stay in Korea.
    • Proof of funds: Proof that you have sufficient funds to support your living expenses during your stay in Korea.
    • Certificate of employment or student certificate: prove your identity and occupation or study status.

  3. Apply online or go to the consulate:

    • Online Application: You can visit the official website of the Korean consulate or embassy, ​​follow the instructions to fill out the application form online, and upload the required materials.
    • Go to the consulate: If you choose to go in person, you need to bring all the above materials to the Korean consulate or embassy to submit the application.

  4. Submit application: Submit the application as required and pay the corresponding visa fee.

  5. Waiting for review: After submitting the application, you need to wait for the consulate to review it. The review time may vary depending on personal circumstances and the specific regulations of the consulate.

  6. Get your visa: Once your visa is approved, you can follow the notice from the consulate to get your visa.

Please note that the above steps are for reference only and specific requirements may vary depending on personal circumstances and consulate regulations. It is recommended that you read the official guidelines of the Korean consulate or embassy in detail before applying and prepare materials in accordance with the latest regulations.