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Short Description: A complete, practical guide to South Korea\u2019s C-4 Short-Term Employee Visa: eligibility, documents, work rules, fees, process, extensions, refusals, and official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last Verified On: April 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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| Country<\/td>\n | South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa name<\/td>\n | Short-Term Employee Visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa short name<\/td>\n | C-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category<\/td>\n | Short-term work visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main purpose<\/td>\n | Temporary paid work in South Korea for limited-term activities approved under C-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Typical applicant<\/td>\n | Short-term assignees, temporary performers, temporary paid workers, project-based foreign workers, and other applicants whose activities fit Korea\u2019s short-term employment category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Validity<\/td>\n | Varies by issuance decision and consulate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stay duration<\/td>\n | Usually short-term, often up to 90 days, but exact period depends on visa issuance and entry permission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entries allowed<\/td>\n | Single or multiple entry may be possible depending on issuance; check the visa sticker\/consulate instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extension possible?<\/td>\n | Limited\/exceptional. In some cases a stay extension may be possible through Korea Immigration, but not guaranteed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Work allowed?<\/td>\n | Yes, but only for the specific short-term employment\/activity approved under the C-4 visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Study allowed?<\/td>\n | Limited. Incidental short study may be possible, but this is not a study visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family allowed?<\/td>\n | No direct dependent route built into C-4 in the way long-term visas allow; family members usually need their own appropriate visa\/status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PR path?<\/td>\n | No direct path<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Citizenship path?<\/td>\n | Indirect at best; this visa normally does not count as a long-term settlement route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The South Korean C-4 visa is a short-term employment visa<\/strong> for foreign nationals entering Korea to perform temporary paid activities<\/strong> that fall outside ordinary tourism or simple business visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Korea\u2019s immigration system, the C-4 category sits within the short-stay visa framework<\/strong>, but unlike a standard visitor visa, it is specifically for remunerated activity<\/strong> that immigration classifies as short-term employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It exists because some people need to work in Korea for a brief, defined period<\/strong> without relocating on a long-term employment status such as E-series work visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typical examples can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea broadly separates entries into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The C-4 visa is important because it covers paid activities that cannot be done on a tourist or ordinary business visitor basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common labels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Different embassies and official pages sometimes translate this slightly differently as \u201cshort-term employment\u201d or \u201cshort-term employee.\u201d The underlying code is the key identifier: C-4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, if you will do temporary paid work<\/strong> in Korea that has a short duration and your activity fits C-4 rather than a longer-term E-series visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often relevant if you will receive compensation for short-term appearances, events, performances, or similar temporary activities, subject to immigration approval and any sector-specific permit requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possibly, if the activity is short-term, paid, and fits C-4 rather than academic exchange, conference attendance, or long-term research employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only in limited cases if the purpose is a short-term remunerated activity and not business establishment or long-term management. Many founders actually need a different status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not<\/strong> the right visa unless the activity is a short-term paid assignment. Passive investment or company setup generally points to another route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, but only if the activity goes beyond ordinary meetings and enters the territory of paid employment<\/strong>. Many business visitors should use C-3 rather than C-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Use a tourist\/visitor route or visa-free\/K-ETA route if eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. The C-4 is not a job-seeking visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually no. Students should generally use D-2, D-4, or another study category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, not as dependents of a C-4 holder in the usual sense. They generally need their own separate visa\/status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually no. If you are simply working remotely for a foreign employer while staying in Korea, the legality depends on the exact status and current policy. C-4 is for approved short-term employment in Korea<\/strong>, not a general remote work visa. Korea has separate policy developments for remote work \/ digital nomad arrangements, so applicants must verify the current correct category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually no. Long-term religious activity often belongs in another status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Use a medical treatment or visitor route if appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Transit rules are separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Diplomatic and official visa classes are separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> The biggest mistake is using a visitor\/business visa for activity that immigration views as actual work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The C-4 is generally used for short-term paid activities<\/strong> approved by Korean immigration\/consular authorities. Depending on the exact case, this may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attending meetings, conferences, market research, and negotiations may fit a business visitor route. Actually providing labor or receiving compensation for productive work in Korea<\/strong> often triggers the need for C-4 or another work visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a frequent grey area. Korean immigration treatment depends on:\n– where the employer is located\n– where remuneration is sourced\n– what work is physically performed in Korea\n– how long the person stays\n– whether a specific digital nomad route is available to the applicant<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not assume that \u201cI\u2019m paid abroad\u201d automatically means no visa issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the internship is paid and short-term, C-4 may be relevant in some cases. If it is part of study or training, another visa may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is often one of the clearest C-4 use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short-term visit categories for tourism, business meetings, medical travel, etc. Usually not for employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Longer-term work statuses for specific professions or employment types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Study, training, or some specialized stay purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Separate from C-4. Applicants should not assume interchangeability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official requirements can vary by the exact activity, the issuing consulate, nationality, and whether a visa issuance confirmation<\/strong> or sponsor-side approval is needed in Korea before consular issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show that your intended activity is:\n– short-term\n– paid or remunerated\n– lawful in Korea\n– properly categorized under C-4 and not another visa class<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need a valid passport. Exact minimum validity is often not stated uniformly across all consulates on one central page, but in practice you should have at least 6 months validity<\/strong> unless your consulate states otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In many C-4 cases, there is effectively a sponsoring Korean-side organization, employer, inviter, event host, or contracting entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may include:\n– employment contract\n– invitation letter\n– dispatch order\n– performance agreement\n– business registration documents of the Korean entity\n– permit or recommendation from a competent Korean authority, depending on sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must persuade the officer that:\n– you will only do the approved activity\n– you will leave Korea when required unless lawfully extending\/changing status\n– your documents are genuine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because C-4 is activity-specific, some of the following may apply depending on the case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nationality matters because:\n– some nationals are visa-free for short stays for certain purposes, but not for work<\/strong>\n– some nationals may face stricter scrutiny or extra documents\n– some embassies only accept residents of their jurisdiction\n– sanctions\/security controls can affect eligibility or processing<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single public universal age\/education\/language rule for all C-4 applicants. These usually depend on the underlying activity<\/strong> and sponsor expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No general public quota or lottery is commonly published for C-4 as a broad visa class, but sector-specific approvals may be controlled administratively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Requirements vary by mission and nationality. Verify with the consulate or application center handling your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very important. Korean embassies\/consulates often publish:\n– local jurisdiction rules\n– appointment rules\n– local forms\n– accepted payment methods\n– extra required supporting documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Check both the central visa portal and the exact embassy page where you will apply. They may not list identical procedural details.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n You may be refused if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Submitting a generic invitation that says only \u201cPlease visit Korea for business.\u201d For a C-4 case, the work activity must be described precisely.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Main benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The C-4 is restrictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to:\n– carry proof of lawful purpose\n– follow immigration reporting obligations if instructed\n– avoid any activity outside the approved scope\n– comply with tax and sectoral rules if compensation is paid in Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For C-4, exact validity and stay duration vary by case and issuance decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n C-4 commonly relates to short stays, often up to 90 days<\/strong>, but this should be verified on:\n– your visa label\n– the embassy notice\n– your entry stamp or digital arrival record\n– your stay approval from immigration<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your stay period normally starts on arrival in Korea<\/strong>, not on the date the visa was issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overstaying can lead to:\n– fines\n– future visa refusals\n– departure orders\n– deportation\/removal\n– entry bans in serious cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not assume there is one. Korea is strict about lawful stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because C-4 is highly fact-specific, document requirements vary. Use the embassy checklist plus sponsor guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the mission\/case:\n– recent bank statements\n– salary slips\n– sponsor support evidence\n– tax records if self-employed\n– proof of who covers travel\/accommodation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually crucial for C-4:\n– employment contract or assignment letter\n– invitation letter from Korean host\n– dispatch order from overseas employer\n– company registration certificate of Korean entity\n– business license or corporate registration\n– proof of project\/event details\n– remuneration\/payment details<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only if relevant:\n– diploma\n– training certificate\n– professional license\n– CV\/resume<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not central unless family members apply separately:\n– marriage certificate\n– birth certificates\n– consent letters for minors<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often central:\n– invitation letter\n– guarantee letter if required\n– Korean host ID\/business registration\n– event\/program schedule\n– sponsor\u2019s contact details\n– explanation of why your presence is required<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always required for every C-4 application, but sometimes:\n– travel medical insurance\n– health certificate if sector-specific\n– occupational clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n Embassies may request:\n– local residence permit\n– proof of legal stay in application country\n– criminal record certificate\n– notarized documents\n– apostilled documents\n– translations into Korean or English<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a minor is applying:\n– birth certificate\n– parental consent letter\n– custody orders if applicable\n– parents\u2019 ID\/passport copies<\/p>\n\n\n\n These vary by mission and document type. Some embassies may require:\n– Korean or English translations\n– notarization\n– apostille\/legalization for civil documents or police records<\/p>\n\n\n\n If not clearly stated, ask the mission before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the exact embassy\/visa portal specs. Common problems:\n– old photo\n– incorrect size\n– heavy editing\n– glasses glare\n– different appearance from passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> A complete file is not enough if the documents do not logically match each other.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n There is no universally published single C-4 minimum funds amount across all use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They may want evidence that:\n– you can support yourself if needed\n– your host\/employer is legitimate\n– your pay arrangements are clear\n– travel and stay costs are covered\n– you are not likely to work illegally outside the approved role<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide:\n– clear sponsor letter\n– financial capacity proof of sponsor\n– business registration\n– explanation of covered items:\n – airfare\n – housing\n – meals\n – local transportation\n – salary or fees<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fees vary by nationality, reciprocity, entry type, and mission. Korean visa fees are periodically updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because exact amounts vary, applicants should check the latest official fee page<\/strong> of the consulate or the Korea Visa Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Confirm that your activity is truly short-term paid work<\/strong> and not tourism, business visiting, or long-term employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get:\n– invitation\n– contract\n– Korean company registration\n– activity schedule\n– any required approvals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the current official form from the embassy or visa portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Collect passport, photos, and supporting proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some missions use:\n– direct consular appointments\n– official visa application centers\n– postal submission in limited cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submit to the Korean embassy\/consulate with jurisdiction over your residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Payment method varies by mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every applicant has the same process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The consulate may verify:\n– sponsor legitimacy\n– activity legality\n– immigration history\n– document authenticity<\/p>\n\n\n\n If asked for additional documents, respond quickly and consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will receive approval or refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check:\n– name\n– passport number\n– visa type C-4\n– number of entries\n– validity dates\n– period of stay<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry core supporting documents in case border officers ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your stay or activity requires any immigration reporting or local registration, complete it promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single guaranteed worldwide processing time for all C-4 applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some straightforward cases may be processed in days or a few weeks, while complex cases can take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Apply early enough to absorb delays, but not so early that your documents go stale or your visa validity starts running long before travel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n May be required depending on the application location and current collection system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some applicants may be interviewed, especially if:\n– work purpose is unclear\n– sponsor appears weak\n– documents conflict\n– there is prior immigration history<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not universally required for all C-4 applicants. Sector-specific cases may differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always required, but some missions or cases may request it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official public approval-rate statistics specifically for the C-4 visa are not generally published in a single easy public source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most refusals tend to involve:\n– wrong visa category\n– weak explanation of paid activity\n– inadequate Korean host documents\n– inconsistent dates\/pay details\n– incomplete file\n– unverifiable employer or event\n– prior immigration non-compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your file should answer:\n– what exactly will you do?\n– where?\n– for whom?\n– for how long?\n– who pays?\n– why is this short-term?<\/p>\n\n\n\n It should include:\n– applicant identity\n– role\/activity\n– dates\n– location\n– payment arrangements\n– reason this person is needed\n– host contact details<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your:\n– invitation\n– contract\n– itinerary\n– flight plan\n– cover letter Add a short note for:\n– recent large deposits\n– variable income\n– sponsor-paid expenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n If applying from a third country, prove lawful residence there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poor translations cause delays and distrust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use an index and label each document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A one-page index helps the reviewing officer locate:\n– identity documents\n– sponsor documents\n– activity proof\n– finances\n– travel plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Include a 1-page summary with:\n– visa type sought: C-4\n– activity description\n– dates\n– host entity\n– payment source<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a bank statement shows a major recent deposit:\n– explain the source\n– attach salary bonus proof, sale agreement, tax refund, or family transfer explanation where lawful<\/p>\n\n\n\n A better invitation letter often matters more than extra random documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blurry business licenses and unreadable stamps trigger avoidable delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submit enough to prove the case, but keep it organized and purposeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclose it honestly if asked, and explain what changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good reasons:\n– jurisdiction uncertainty\n– document legalization uncertainty\n– category confusion A cover letter is often very useful even if not expressly required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This section is highly relevant for C-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually:\n– Korean company\n– event organizer\n– production company\n– institution\n– contracting organization\n– other lawful host entity linked to the short-term work<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, not as a built-in dependent benefit of the C-4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If family wants to accompany you, each family member usually needs their own separate appropriate visa or entry status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A spouse cannot normally derive automatic work or residence rights from your C-4 the way they might under some long-term residence categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children may travel separately on appropriate visitor status if eligible, but this does not convert the C-4 into a family visa route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea does not generally operate a broad de facto dependent immigration regime for accompanying same-sex unmarried partners under this short-term work category. Case-specific consular discretion may exist for separate visitor applications, but no general C-4 dependent track is publicly established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, but only:\n– in the exact approved short-term activity\n– for the approved host\/employer\/project\n– for the approved period<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not the main purpose. Short incidental training may be possible if tied to the activity, but formal study requires a study-appropriate visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, and market exploration may not require C-4 if no employment occurs. But once the activity becomes productive paid labor, C-4 or another work status is likely required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unclear and policy-sensitive. C-4 should not be treated as a general remote-work visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visa allows you to seek entry; the final decision is made by the immigration officer at the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring copies of:\n– passport with visa\n– invitation letter\n– contract\n– accommodation details\n– return\/onward ticket if available\n– sponsor contact details<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the same passport you used for the visa unless officially advised otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually possible to travel with both, but verify with the consulate if your passport changed after visa issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, but only in limited circumstances and subject to immigration approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If extension is possible, it is generally handled by the local immigration office in Korea<\/strong> before your authorized stay expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible only in some cases and not something to assume. Many applicants must leave and apply abroad for a new status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your work purpose, employer, or duration changes materially, consult immigration before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No direct path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The C-4 is a short-term work category and normally does not<\/strong> function as a residence-building route toward Korean permanent residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No direct path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person could later move into another long-term qualifying status, spend the required lawful residence period, and eventually pursue naturalization if eligible, but C-4 itself is not a settlement visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paid work in Korea can trigger Korean tax issues depending on:\n– source of income\n– duration\n– tax treaty application\n– employer structure\n– payment method<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visa approval does not settle tax liability. Applicants and employers should seek official tax guidance where relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must:\n– engage only in authorized activity\n– leave by the end of the permitted stay unless lawfully extended\n– keep your passport valid\n– comply with any local registration\/reporting rules applicable to your stay length<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can seriously damage future Korean and foreign visa applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This area varies significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some nationalities can enter Korea without a visa for short stays or with K-ETA for certain purposes. However:\n– visa-free entry does not authorize short-term employment<\/strong>\n– if you are coming for paid work that fits C-4, you usually need the proper visa even if your nationality is otherwise visa-waiver eligible<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many embassies only accept applicants who:\n– are citizens of the country, or\n– hold legal residence in the consular district<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fees, entry validity, and document scrutiny can vary by nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible only with proper parental consent and activity legality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A minor applicant may need:\n– custody order\n– consent from non-traveling parent\n– proof of legal authority to travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible complications:\n– travel document recognition\n– residence proof in application country\n– extra vetting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclose if asked and address the reason directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May trigger refusal depending on seriousness and relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often allowed only if you are a lawful resident there. Tourists applying while visiting another country may be refused jurisdictionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide legal change documents and consistent translations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be relevant for some nationalities or occupations if the mission asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will usually receive a refusal outcome, though the level of detailed reasoning can vary by post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Formal appeal or reconsideration mechanisms are not always clearly available in the same way across all consular refusals. This can be mission-specific and case-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often the practical route is to reapply with a corrected file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visa fees are typically non-refundable once processing begins, but verify local policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You present:\n– passport\n– valid visa\n– arrival information as required<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a short C-4 stay, there may be no standard resident card process<\/strong> in many ordinary short-stay cases, but this depends on actual stay length and immigration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your circumstances require local immigration registration or extension processing, do it before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use clear names like:\n– 01_Cover_Letter.pdf\n– 02_Application_Form.pdf\n– 03_Passport.pdf\n– 04_Invitation_Korean_Host.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n |