South Korea•AsiaShort-Term Employment Visa (C-4)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-15 days
Application Fee
50,000 KRW
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary work visa for short-term employment, research, advertising, and similar professional activities not exceeding 90 days.
The C-4 visa is for short-term work assignments in South Korea lasting up to 90 days. It's commonly used for training, research, consulting, and similar professional activities.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity beyond departure
Passport photos
Recent photos
Employment contract
Signed by employer
Business registration
From employer company
Employment invitation letter
Detailing role and responsibilities
Proof of funds
Recent bank statement
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Advantages
- Quick processing
- Allows temporary professional work
- No minimum income requirements
- Employer can support application
Considerations
- Maximum 90 days stay
- Cannot extend in Korea
- Limited to specified employment
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Secure employment contract
From Korean employer
Gather documents
Employment invitation and contracts
Apply at embassy
Submit at Korean embassy
Visa processing
5-15 working days
Visa issuance
Receive in passport
Application Forms
C-4 Short-Term Employment Visa Application
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