Convenience store ”CU” starts visa processing service for foreign residents in Korea

BGF Retail, which operates the convenience store chain "CU," has announced that it has begun a visa application service, the first such service to be offered in the convenience store industry.
According to the South Korean Ministry of Justice, the number of foreigners staying in South Korea is expected to increase by about 28% from 1.95 million in 2021 to 2.5 million in 2023. However, it will take up to 20 years to issue or extend a visa.
The current situation is that it takes two months to complete the visa application process. The visa application agency provides visa application services tailored to all situations that foreigners need in Korea, including marriage, employment, investment, and permanent residence.
It's quick. After scanning the QR code posted at CU stores, you can fill out a simple application form and then consult with a professional administrative scrivener. English, Chinese, and Japanese are available.
You can instantly check the progress of your visa application from start to finish.
The service fee is set at about 50% lower than the industry average, especially for visa extensions.
The service will be available in about 50,000 won (about 2,015 yen), the cheapest in Korea.
The service will begin with 0 stores and then aim to expand to 1,000 stores.