C-4 (Short Term Employment) Visa
Reservations are required by ONLINE - Consular Services 24 (consul.mofa.go.kr) before visiting.
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o Please read carefully regarding quarantine issue via our website below in Rep. of Korea (This issue is not required for applying the visa, but there are several things to do before entering to Korea.)
- Quarantine Information for All Travelers to Rep. of Korea (click)
o Visa issuance will be taken 3~4 weeks from the application date when you submit all requirements.
o This visa can be provided as a single Visa ONLY.
o Please apply visa no more than 90 days before your scheduled departure date.
o No refund and submitted documents will not be returned.
Processing time | It will be taken for 3~4 weeks. |
Who can submit the application | Applicant in person or by proxy. |
Procedure | Walk-in submission. Appointment is required via website (consul.mofa.go.kr). |
Submission & collection hours | 9:30-11.30 am, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. STRICTLY no submission or collection after 11.30 am. |
Visa fee | Single-entry visa for 90 days or less of staying : (from 1 JULY 2023) 36.00 EUR (it might be changed depending on your nationality.) Cash payment only |
Basic requirements | ||
Documents required | Note | |
Completed Visa Application Form & 1 Color passport photo (white background) | Visa Application Form : fill out e-Form (Electronic Visa Application) via VISA PORTAL website (https://visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10204) - MUST PRINT OUT the e-Form (with a bar code) and FILL OUT applicant's FULL NAME & SIGNATURE on last page → Visiting our Embassy is required regardless of whether or not you filled out the e-Form. A color passport photo - Do not print by yourself, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, taken within the last 6 months - front view against white or off-white background - If you uploaded your photo in the e-Form, you don't need to submit a physical one. | |
Original and 1 photocopy of Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity | When you apply visa at our Embassy, your original passport will be returned to you on the spot. - But if you don't bring the completed e-Form or there is any needed something for registration on our system, we would still have to take your passport and you would then later come back to pick up your passport. | |
Original and a photocopy of residence permit card (If you are other nationality living in Finland/Estonia) | It may require to show (available) staying period in Finland/Estonia more than 2 years depending on your nationality. |
Additional documents based on purpose of visit | ||
Purpose of visit | Documents required | Note |
Work on board vessel / in shipyard or vessel inspection | Letter issued by Finland company stating name, passport no., job title, salary, date of hire, date of travel and purpose of travel (original and valid within 1 month of its issuance); OR | Purpose of visit must be specified (i.e. installation at shipyard based on XYZ contract) |
Invitation letter from Korean company stating purpose of visit, date of visit and duration of stay | Scan copy is acceptable | |
Certificate of business registration (사업자등록증명원) of Korean inviter issued within the recent 3 months | Scan copy is acceptable Korean inviter may obtain this document from Hometax website | |
Contract mentioning provision of manpower or supervision work | Scan copy is acceptable | |
Dispatch to Korea under service contract | Letter issued by Finland company stating name, passport no., job title, salary, date of hire, date of travel and purpose of travel (original and valid within 1 month of its issuance); OR | Purpose of visit must be specified (i.e. conduct maintenance check at XX Company under ABC contract) |
Invitation letter from Korean company stating purpose of visit, date of visit and duration of stay | Scan copy is acceptable | |
Certificate of business registration (사업자등록증명원) of Korean inviter issued within the recent 3 months | Scan copy is acceptable Korean inviter may obtain this document from Hometax website | |
Contract | ||
Performance in accordance to Public Performance Act | Recommendation letter from Korea Media Rating Board | If inviter is governmental institution, this letter would be exempted |
Performance outline and Performance contract | ||
Certificate of business registration (사업자등록증명원) of Korean inviter issued within the recent 3 months | Scan copy is acceptable Korean inviter may obtain this document from Hometax website | |
Work in e-business, IT, biotechnology, nanotechnology, advanced materials industry, etc. | Employment contract | |
Employment recommendation letter from respective department (affiliated organizations) |
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Certificate of business registration (사업자등록증명원) of Korean inviter issued within the recent 3 months | Scan copy is acceptable Korean inviter may obtain this document from Hometax website | |
Participate in competitions and matches in exchange for wages (excluding prize money) | Invitation card or attendance confirmation issued by host institution | |
Contract that indicates wages / incentives for participation |
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An expert in relevant area or university instructor who lectures/researches on the basis of a contract for remuneration | Letter issued by Finland company or university to prove employment | |
Employment contract (for lecture or research in Korea) |
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Invitation letter from Korea side stating purpose of visit, date of visit and duration of stay | Scan copy is acceptable | |
Certificate of business registration (사업자등록증명원) of Korean inviter issued within the recent 3 months | Scan copy is acceptable Korean inviter may obtain this document from Hometax website | |
Other purposes not defined above | Employment contract | |
Employment recommendation letter by the Minister of respective department that will state the necessity of hiring |
* NOTE
- Flight tickets and accommodation bookings NOT required for visa application.
- We will NOT provide any status update(s) on your application via email or phone.
- Supporting documents submitted for visa application will NOT be returned.
- Visa application fees are as follows : Please find the attached file for an exceptional country fee. If your country is not listed from the file, it means your fee is normal price.
· (from 1 JULY 2023) 1 USD = 0.90 EUR
· Single-entry visa for 90 days or less of staying : (from 1 JULY 2023) 36.00 EUR
We do not check any details of visa documents by call or email.
But if you have some questions even though you reviewed the related information above,
please send us by email (korembfi@mofa.go.kr).