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Long-term visa for foreign artists, musicians, and cultural professionals to engage in artistic or cultural activities in South Korea.

Visa for spouses and family members of Korean nationals or permanent residents to live together in Korea.

Visa for family dependents of work visa holders and resident visa holders. Must be obtained from abroad as of April 2025.

Visa for remote workers employed by foreign companies to live and work remotely in South Korea for extended periods.

Visa for members of diplomatic missions, consular organizations, and their families. Includes ambassadors, attachés, counsellors, and consular officers.

Work visa for foreign artists, musicians, performers, and entertainers working in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Visa for foreign government officials and their families. Issued for official government duties and diplomatic purposes.

Visa for foreign nationals establishing businesses or investing in South Korean companies.

Work visa for native English speakers teaching at Korean educational institutions. Restricted to citizens of 7 English-speaking countries.

Work visa for highly skilled and specialized workers in designated occupations. Multiple subcategories for different skill levels.

Visa for foreign nationals enrolled in non-degree educational programs including language courses, vocational training, and skill development.

Visa for foreign nationals participating in vocational training programs and industrial apprenticeships at Korean facilities.

Visa for persons with Status of Forces Agreement status, including USFK non-military personnel and their families.

Visa for executives and managers of foreign companies engaged in international trade and business activities in South Korea.

Visa for foreign employees transferring within multinational companies to work at Korean offices or subsidiaries.

Visa for recent graduates and skilled professionals seeking employment or preparing for business startup in South Korea.

Electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt country nationals. Currently exempted through December 2026, but previously required for entry.

Long-term visa for foreign journalists and media professionals covering news in South Korea for extended periods.

Work visa for foreign seafarers and maritime crew members with seafarer labor contracts on Korean vessels.

Visa for foreign nationals married to Korean citizens or foreign spouse of permanent residents raising minor children.

Visa for special cases including humanitarian purposes, medical treatment, legal proceedings, and other situations not covered by standard visa categories.

Work visa for non-professional workers from designated countries in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fisheries, and service industries.

Long-term residence visa for overseas Koreans, Korean descendants, and ethnic Koreans from abroad.

Permanent residency visa for foreign nationals who have maintained continuous residence in Korea for 5+ years and meet integration requirements.