Media, Culture, Religion
Media
Short-term News Coverage (C1)
C1 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 D5 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)
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 nor cevered 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 F1 visa.
In other cases, you need a visa eligibility certficate before applying for D5 visa.
Culture (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 D-1 visa.
You cannot change to D1 visa in Korea except you are adoptee born in Korea or you are German or Canadian.
Religion (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 orgnizations of Korea can apply for a visa without a visa eligibility certificate. In other cases, you need a visa eligibility certificate befoe applying for D-6 visa.
You cannot change to D6 visa in Korea except you are German or Canadian.
Related service
I will respond during office hours. / Free consulting: Simple questions, information which can be obtained by internet search / Paid consulting by email and chat: Requirements check, required documents guide, administrative process guide
• Live chat
• Naver talk
• Email form
