Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Swiss Confederation

◆ Application Eligibility

ㅇ Those seeking to make a profit with performances related to music, fine arts, literature,
     or others of the like.
     - Creative artists such as composers, painters, sculptors, handicraftsmen, writers or
        photographers
     - Those that direct activities related to music, fine arts, literature, musical performance,
        dance, movie, or others of the like. For example, manager of professional sports team or
        the conductor of an orchestra.

ㅇ Those that are seeking to make profit through performing arts such as entertainment, music,
     play, sports, advertisement, fashion model, and others of the like.    
     - Regardless of their pretext, those actively involved (as an individual or as a part of a group) 
        in entertainment, musical performances, or plays for profit. For example, professional
        athletes or musical performers holding a concert. 
     - Those that act alongside aforementioned individuals, such as their manager,
        or make-up artists.

◆ How to apply

ㅇ Applicant : the person himself/herself

ㅇ Where to apply: The embassy or the consulate of the Republic of Korea

ㅇ Required Documents: Refer to the required documents listed below
    - If applicants already have a certificate of visa issuance or certification No. of visa issuance,
       they only need to submit the passport, application of visa issuance, and a certificate of
       visa issuance or certification No. of visa issuance.

◆ The process to apply for a certificate of recognition of visa issuance

ㅇ The Applicant: The person himself/herself or the inviting party

ㅇ Where to apply: Local immigration office or branch office

ㅇ Required Documents: Refer to the required documents listed below

ㅇ Application for the visa can be made to the embassy or the consulate of the Republic of Korea
     after the applicants get a certificate of recognition of visa issuance or certification No. of
     visa issuance.

ㅇ The process to apply for a certificate of recognition of visa issuance

◆ Required Documents
※ Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances

◎ Basic required documents

ㅇ Passport(A photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance)

ㅇ Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance
    ※ Charges not applicable if applying certificate of recognition of visa issuance

ㅇ 1 color 
    - size : 3.5㎝ x 4.5㎝
     - Photos must have been taken within the past 6 months 
     - Printed photographs are not accepted 
     - Bright background is preferred over a dark one

◎ Document requirements according to the status

ㅇ If applicants are willing to perform according to the regulation of performance Act
     - The recommendation letter of performance from the Motion Pictures Grade Committee
     - performance plan
     - Reference

ㅇ Those seeking to perform at a hotel or entertainment spot other than those described in
     Article 1 of the Tourism Promotion Act.
     - The recommendation letter of performance from the Motion Pictures Grade Committee
     - performance plan
     - Certificate of qualification or career
     - Reference

ㅇ Others
     - Letter of recommendation of employment from the head of state administration or
        the document which can prove the necessity of employment
     - Certificate of qualification or career
     - Reference