A : Official Duties

• A-1 : Diplomacy
  • A-1 : Diplomacy
  • Diplomacy
    
    You are eligible to apply for an A-1 Diplomat visa if you
    
    Are a member of a foreign government's diplomatic corps or consulate general. For example,
    you are
    1) a member of the diplomatic corps, such as the ambassador, minister, counselor, secretary and
    others accredited by the government of the Republic of Korea
    2) a staff member of the consulate general, such as the consul-general, consul, consul-agents and
    others accredited by the government of the Republic of Korea
    
    Have diplomatic immunity and privileges equivalent to the diplomatic corps, in accordance
    with international agreements or customs. For example, you are
    1) the secretary-general and the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), the heads
    of the UN-affiliated organizations and agencies, and others.
    2) the head of state, cabinet member, the head of legislature (including both upper and lower
    houses in bicameral system), a member of foreign delegation to a meeting hosted
    by the government of the Republic of Korea
    
    1) spouse, child, or a parent of your family member who is a diplomat stationed in the Republic
    of Korea.