To South Korea as a volunteer
 

Hello, guys, :)

I am interested in moving to South Korea for a month (or so) as a volunteer. It is not about some organisation, it is about single volunteering at a hostel where I am supposed to work for food and accommodation.

So, the question is, if I go to the country as a single volunteer (not a member of a volunteering organisation), would it be legal? Do I need a specific visa for this? Or, the usual touristic visa would be enough?

What should I say to an officer (the person who checks arriving people) at the airport in this case?

Any help or advice would be very appreciated!

Firstly it is not volunteering. You are working, albeit for food and accommodation, but it is still working. You will almost certainly require a visa but you need to check with the appropriate authority. I could be wrong, but i suspect you are unlikely to find any experts on South Korean immigration or employment law, here or on any other travel forum.

I think it is safe to say that best course of action when enetering any country is to answer any questions truthfully. If you have th correct documentation, you won’t have a problem, if not you are likely to be refused entry.

I am sure many do lie and get away with it. Some do not!

crellston, thank you very much for the helpful answer!