Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → South Korea (MOJ + RAC) 🇰🇷
Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act · MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) · Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement
- 65,000-185,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 60-180 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
South Korea (MOJ + RAC) is governed by MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) — First Asian country with Refugee Act + acceptance rate <2% + G-1-12 allows work.
Credentials: UNHCR Legal Aid roster, IRAP partner network, Refugee Council Australia, AILA member, ELENA.
South Korea (MOJ + RAC) legal framework: Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act — enforced by MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) · program Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement. First Asian country with Refugee Act + acceptance rate <2% + G-1-12 allows work.
Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.
Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) takes 60-180 working days at 65,000-185,000 บาท.
RSD success —corporate and individual clients granted UNHCR Bangkok refugee status 2018-2025 (78% vs the 35% baseline).
Coverage
How it works — Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → South Korea (MOJ + RAC) 🇰🇷
- Map Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act
Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC).
- Evidence + COI
Country-of-origin information to Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement standards.
- Filing + interview
Forms + interview prep with MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC).
- Decision + appeal
Decision + appeal within MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) deadlines.
- Post-grant
Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in South Korea (MOJ + RAC)?
Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act
Governing body?
MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC)
Covered program?
Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement
Country-specific notes?
First Asian country with Refugee Act + acceptance rate <2% + G-1-12 allows work.
Acceptance rate?
US 30-40% · Canada 60-70% · Germany 50-60% · UK 70%+ · Japan/Korea <2% · Australia 25-30%.
Interview-to-decision timeline?
US 6-24 months · Canada 12-24 months · Germany 6-12 months · UK 12-18 months · Japan/Korea 24-36 months.
Path to PR/citizenship?
US LPR 1 yr + citizenship 5 yrs · Canada PR on arrival + citizenship 3 yrs · EU 5 yrs + citizenship 5-10 yrs.
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