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C-4-5 Short Term Employment Visa

DATE
2024-11-22

C-4-5 Short Term Employment Visa 


○ This page is meant for foreign nationals who will work in Korea for 90 days or less in exchange for remuneration.


○ Processing time is 4 working days. No urgent/express service.


○ In-person submission (no appointment) or through an appointed visa agent (click)


○ Submission & collection hours: 9am to 11.30am, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays listed here (click)


○ We do not provide status update on your application. You will know the result of your application on the scheduled collection date.


○ We no longer issue physical visa stickers. You may download the visa grant notice online upon approval (read more here)


○ C-4-5 visa is issued in single entry only and valid for 3 months upon issuance. You will need to enter Korea within 3 months of receiving the visa.


○ Visa fee: Please click here for the details. Cash payment only.


○ Have any questions? Refer to the FAQ page here (click)


 Build / repair vessel at the shipyard

1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

       Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

      For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)

  

 5. Letter issued by Singapore company to verify your employment status, date and purpose of visit (original and issued within recent 1 month)

     ※ LOC (Letter of Consent) issued by MOM is required if you are LTVP / LTVP+ holder.

     

 6. Invitation letter issued by Korean company (fax or scan copy is acceptable)

     ※ must include information like date, purpose and duration of visit...etc


 7. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명)

       ※ must be issued within recent 3 months.

       ※ Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr


 8. Contract mentioning the provision of manpower or supervision work (fax or scan copy is acceptable)



 Dispatch to Korea under service contract

 1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

      ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

      For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)



 5. Choose one of the following: 

     ⓐ Letter issued by Singapore company to verify your employment status, date and purpose of visit (original and issued within recent 1 month)

          ※ LOC (Letter of Consent) issued by MOM is required if you are LTVP / LTVP+ holder.

     ⓑ If you are self-employed:  latest printout of ACRA biz profile 


 6. Invitation letter issued by Korean company (fax or scan copy is acceptable)

     ※ must include information like date, purpose and duration of visit...etc


 7. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명)

       ※ must be issued within recent 3 months.

       ※ Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr


 8. Contract (fax or scan copy is acceptable)



 Performance in accordance to Public Performance Act

 1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

      ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

     ※ For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)


 5Recommendation letter from Korea Media Rating Board


 6. Performance outline




 Work in e-business, IT, biotechnology, nanotechnology, advanced materials industry...etc

 1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

      ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

      For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)


 5. Employment recommendation letter from respective government department (affiliated organizations)


 6. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명)

      ※ must be issued within recent 3 months.

      ※ Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr

 

 7. Employment contract


 


 Participate in competitions and matches in exchange for wages (excluding prize money)

  1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

      ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

      For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)


 5Invitation card or attendance confirmation issued by host institution


 6. Contract that indicates wages / incentives for participation




 An expert in relevant area or university instructor who lectures/researches on the basis of a contract for remuneration

 1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

      ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

      For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)


 5Letter issued by Singapore company to verify your employment status, date and purpose of visit (original and issued within recent 1 month)

     ※ LOC (Letter of Consent) issued by MOM is required if you are LTVP / LTVP+ holder.

      

 6. Invitation letter issued by Korean company (fax or scan copy is acceptable)


 7. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명)

       ※ must be issued within recent 3 months.

       ※ Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr


 8. Employment contract for lecture / research in Korea.




 Other purposes not defined above

 1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background

      ※ Fill in your name as per your passport

      ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage.


 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR photocopy of bio-data page)

     ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application.


 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP (CLEAR photocopy)

     ※ Singaporeans may omit this.

      For physical work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain the latest pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted.

     ※ For digital passes, the printout of pass information must include the verifiable QR code. 

     ※ Blurred photocopies or omission of QR code may result in visa rejection.


 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only)


 5. Employment recommendation letter by the Minister of respective department that will state the necessity of hiring OR Letter issued by Korean company explaining the necessity of hiring foreigners.


 6. Employment contract


 7. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean company (사업자등록증명)

       ※ must be issued within recent 3 months.

       ※ Korean company may obtain the document from www.hometax.go.kr



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