The frequently-asked visa category

It is information of species of Visa. Generally most of people issue this type of Visa so check the necessary documents and information

Scrapted from Korean Consulate General in Chicago Web Page


The frequently-asked visa category

The category of Korean visa varies depending on the application's period and purpose of stay. The following is the detailed information about the frequently asked visa category.


1. Short-Term Employment Status(C - 4)

1) Letter of employment contract
2) Letter of employment recommendation issued by the head of the relevant central government agency (an entertainer needs a letter of performance recommendation issued by the Korea Media Rating Board), an official letter from the relevant government agency or documents proving the necessity of employment

* English Instructor for Summer or Winter Camp
- Diploma Original or Copy of Diploma (Attached Apostille)
- Criminal Record (Attached Apostille)
- Employment Contract
- Document regarding Establishment of School or Organization
(etc. Life Long Education Center)
- English Camp Program


2. Student status(D-2)

- U.S citizens who wish to pursue academic degree courses of study at a university or qualified higher educational institution need to apply for D-2 visa
- The necessary documents are as follows

1) Valid passport
2) Completed visa application form with photo attached.
3) Standard admission letter from university.

3. Investor status(D-8)

- the employees of the corporation who has invested the capital into Korea according to Korean Statute "Foreign Investment Act" can apply for D-8 visa.
- the scope of employee who is eligible for D-8 visa.

1) executive or senior manager: an employee performing supervisory or executive duties
2) an employee with essential skills: an employee having specialized knowledge or skills for the operation of the invested company

- The necessary documents are as follows

1) Valid passport
2) Completed visa application form with photo attached
3) Temporary duty order(transfer order) or statement of employment
4) Certificate of foreigner's investment report or certificate of business registration

* It is highly recommended for applicant to obtain Certificate for Recognition of Visa Issuance from the local Korean Immigration Service, for the expeditious and streamlined visa issuance. (please, refer to the following #ͩ about this Certificate)

4. English Instructor status(E-2)
- US citizen who want to teach English at foreign language institutions or organizationsneed to apply for E-2 visa
- The applicant is required to have a bachelor degree or equivalent degree
- The necessary documents are as follows

(i) If you have a the Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number

1) Valid passport and 1 copy of its personal data page
2) Completed visa application (with confirmation of visa issuance number from Korean Ministry of Justice)
3) A passport picture (2x2, color) attached to application
4) Visa Fee : $45

* Money order only
- pay to : Korean Consulate General
- Cash accepted in person

5) Self-addressed, pre-paid envelope for return of the passport by mail
6) visa interview is required completed form (Consuls check list)

* need to make an appointment for an interview and it takes 2-3 business days to complete the process of a visa application after the interview

(ii) For EPIK applicant

1) Valid Passport and 1 copy of its personal data page
2) Completed visa application
3) A passport picture (2x2, color) attached to application
4) Visa Fee : $45

* Money order only
- pay to : Korean Consulate General
- Cash accepted in person

5) Notice of Appointment
6) Employment Contract
7) Self-addressed, pre-paid envelope for return of the passport by mail

* Visa interview is waved for EPIK applicants

(iii) For TaLK applicant

1) Valid Passport and 1 copy of its personal data page
2) Completed visa application
3) A passport picture (2x2, color) attached to application
4) Visa Fee : $45 (U.S. Citizen and other citizen please see in)

* Money order only
- pay to : Korean Consulate General
- Cash accepted in person

5) Invitation Letter
6) TaLK Scholarship Contract
7) Self-addressed, pre-paid envelope for return of the passport by mail

* Visa interview is waved for TaLK applicants