Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Swiss Confederation

◆ Application Eligibility

ㅇ In accordance with Jeju special act -article 229, Who owns a recreation facility in developed
    area with development enforcement approval from the governor of Jeju province,
    accompanied spouse and unmarried minor sons and daughters.
    - Those who invests USD200,000 or more and owns. 
    - If the recreation facility is belonging to more than 2 people, the share of who apply for the
       visa issuance  must be USD200,000 or more.  
       ※ Even though the total amount of investment including the amount of joint owner is more 
           than USD200,000, if the applicant's investment amount is   less than USD200,000, it is not
           available to apply it.
    - It's available to apply when the applicant stays at the facility and use it on purpose of
       recreation. When the applicant doesn't stay at the facility, and let the others use it, it is not 
       available to apply. 
       ※ The others includes the joint owner and members of the recreation facility.
           But applicant's spouse and unmarried minor sons and daughters are not included
           to the others. 
    - The Object of investment must be a facility on purpose of recreation as a recreational
       condominium. The facility only for tourism as a hotel or a motel is not applicable.

ㅇ Those that do not fall under any of the other categories of visa, seeking stay for more
     than 91 days in Korea, and applies to the following:
     - Those that are placed under medical care
     - Those involved in legal proceedings

ㅇ Those who want to be invited to receive medical treatment at medical institution in Korea
     by the hospital or inviter with permission of the Medical Services Law


◆ 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

ㅇApplication 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.

ㅇThe process to apply for a certificate of recognition of visa issuance
    ※ Except : In accordance with Jeju special act -article 229, Who owns a recreation
        facility in developed area with development enforcement approval from the governor 
        of Jeju province, accompanied spouse and unmarried minor sons and daughters.

◆ Allowed Activities

ㅇ Recreation, travel, nonprofit cultural and art activities, taking Korean language course in
     a language institute attached to a university, academic activities, attending meeting, 
     and other non profit activities are allowed.

ㅇ If a Miscellaneous(G-1) status holder wants to be a employed worker,  to issue another
    working visa or to change to working status is necessary.

◆ Required Documents

※ Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances

ㅇ Those that are placed under medical care or those involved in legal proceedings
    - Passport(A photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance)
    - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance
    - Material that prove the purpose of visiting Korea(a summons of the court or a written
       opinion of doctor in charge 
    - Documents that prove the financial ability to cover the court costs or medical fee
    - Fee (single-entry visa: $50 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $80 (USD))

    ※ Charges not applicable if applying a certificate of recognition of visa issuance. 

ㅇ In accordance with Jeju special act -article 229, Who owns a recreation facility in
    developed area with development enforcement approval from the governor of Jeju 
    province, accompanied spouse and unmarried minor sons and daughters.
    - Passport
    - Application for Visa Issuance
    - Contract of transaction
    - A certified copy of real estate
    - Documents that proves the financial ability of the person himself and his family
    - A certificate of foreign exchange buying 
    - A family certificate (only for owner's spouse or unmarried minor sons and daughters)
    - Fee (single-entry visa: $50 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $80 (USD))

ㅇ Those who want to be invited to receive medical treatment at medical institution in Korea 
     by the hospital or inviter with permission of the Medical Services Law
    - Copy of passport 
    - Application for Visa Issuance
    - One photo(3*4 size)
    - Medical treatment documentary evidence by medical institution
    - Financial document to prove affordability to bear the expenses
    - Copy of medical institution registration or inviter permit certificate
    - Certification of immigration education (as of November 1, 2009)

ㅇ 1 color photo 
    - 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.