South Korea•Asia4–7 days
$40 USD
Varies by filing options
3 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Short-term visa for foreign journalists and media personnel covering events in South Korea.
The Temporary News Coverage (C-1) visa is for foreign journalists and film crews dispatched by overseas media organizations to cover events, conduct interviews, or film in South Korea for up to 90 days. It distinguishes professional media work from general tourism or business.
Processing takes 4-7 working days and fees range from USD 40-90. The visa is non-renewable, does not permit spouse work, and does not offer dependent visas. Submit the Visa Application Form (e-Form) via https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10108&LANG_TYPE=EN. No prior job offer or specific education level required.
This visa is ideal for foreign correspondents, freelance journalists with confirmed assignments, and media technical staff such as camera operators dispatched for temporary coverage.
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
South KoreaMust be a foreign journalist, media personnel, or media representative dispatched by a foreign news organization.
Purpose must be for short-term news coverage, reporting, or preparation for establishing a local branch office of a foreign media organization.
Must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Must not be a resident foreign correspondent (who should hold a D-5 visa instead).
Must provide proof of employment or dispatch from the media organization.
Visa application form
Valid passport and a photocopy of the personal information page
One recent passport-sized color photograph (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
Dispatch certificate from the employing news organization or employment certificate
International press card (if applicable)
Copy of the business registration certificate of the media organization
Visa application fee
| Visa Application Form (e-Form) | Fill online |
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