Application Eligibility
- Those seeking to collect news materials for a short period of time that are dispatched by foreign journalistic organizations such as newspaper, broadcasting station, magazine, etc.
- Those seeking to collect news materials for a short period of time in accordance with the contract with foreign journalistic organizations.
- Those seeking short term stay for arrangement of a branch of foreign journalistic organization. (if they wish to stay after the establishment, they must apply for D-5 status)
Required Documents
※ Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances
1. A completed Visa application
2. A recent passport photo (3.5 x 4.5cm, colour photo)
3. The passport
4. Temporary Duty Order or Statement of Employment Issued by the Company Employing the Applicant or Certificate of Foreign News Reporter
5. Interview Schedule
6. Visa Fee : Please Check the article "[IMPORTANT] VISA FEES" on the visa information page.
7. Invitation letter and business registration certificate of Korean inviter(Optional. It is not essential documents for C-1 visa but it would be very helpful for your visa progress if you have)