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Media, Culture, Religion

Media

Short-term News Coverage (C1)

C1 (C-1) visa is required for journalists dispatched from foreign media companies or under contract with them for a short time in Korea.

This visa is also required for persons who will establish a branch office of foreign media companies. If they want to stay in Korea after establishment, they need to change to D-5 visa.

The period of stay is up to 90 days and can be extended.

You can apply for a visa without a visa eligibility certificate.

Long-term News Coverage (D5)

D5 (D-5) visa is required for journalists dispatched from foreign media companies or under contract with them for a long time. Administrative affairs, interpreting, vehicle driving are not covered by this visa type.

The period of stay is up to 2 years and can be extended.

A journalist who was dispatched from media company which established branch office in Korea can apply for a visa without a visa eligibility certificate. Dependent family members can apply for F-1 visa.

In other cases, you need a visa eligibility certficate before applying for D-5 visa.

Culture (D1)

D1 (D-1) visa is required for persons who want an academic or art activity or receive education from related experts in Korea.

The period of stay is up to 2 years and can be extended.

An invitee by Korea Foundation or Art Council Korea can apply for a visa without a visa eligibility certificate. In other cases, you need a visa eligibility certificate before applying for D1 visa.

You cannot change to D1 visa in Korea except you are adoptee born in Korea or you are German or Canadian.

Religion (D6)

D6 (D-6) visa is required for persons who want religious or social welfare activity in Korea.

The period of stay is up to 2 years and can be extended.

An invitee by religion or welfare organizations of Korea can apply for a visa without a visa eligibility certificate. In other cases, you need a visa eligibility certificate before applying for -6 visa.

You cannot change to D6 visa in Korea except you are German or Canadian.


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