Last updated 2025-08-03
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows aliens to work in the service sector, including recycling material collection and sales industry struction waste disposal industry and cargo.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
3 months
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. During this time, the applicant must enter South Korea. Foreign nationals holding this visa must apply for an Alien Registration Card (ARC) at the Immigration Office in Korea. It’s necessary to submit the application within the first 90 days in the country.
3 years
Length of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
The exact duration of staying will depend on the length of a work contract. But usually the maximum permitted stay is up to 2-3 years.
Individually
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
The stay can be extended for the length of the work contract.
single-entry
The possibility of entering the country only once during the visa's validity period. After departure from the country with such a visa, re-entry is not possible, even if the visa's validity period has not yet expired.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
The visa allows for a single entry. The applicant must enter South Korea and must apply for an Alien Registration Card (ARC) at the Immigration Office in Korea.
from 4 days to 1 month
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Visas are usually processed between 4 days and 4 weeks, depending on the country of submission and the individual case.
$60
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Despite the standard visa fee regulations, fees may be waived or differently applied.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period of at least 6 months from the end of the trip. Scanned image files of passport pages must also be provided.
Visa application form
Official electronic visa application form on the Visa Portal, completely filled.
Photograph
Digital photograph in natural colour, size 3.5cm x 4.5cm.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Employment contract
Labour contract stating the period of employment, the object of employment in the company.
Company documents
Documents related to company establishment (business license, proof of research organization).
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Fee payment
Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.
Current immigration or residence status
National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Have not record of criminal offence such as overstay
Have not been denied a Korean visa within 1 year prior to the date of entry
Have not been denied entry into Korea in the past 3 years preceding the date of entry
Have not been fined more than 5 million KRW or received an exit or deportation order for violation of law such as illegal stay
Have not been posing a risk of harming the safety, order, public welfare, or other interests of the Republic of Korea
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Long-term employment
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Long-term work visa
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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terranusuppor@outlook.comValidity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
3 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$60
