Types of Korean Visas — Organized by Purpose

Korean Visa Types at a Glance

Short-term Stay Visa
C-3 (Short-term Visit): Tourism, visiting relatives, short-term business. Within 90 days.
C-4 (Short-term Employment): Short-term employment purposes such as temporary performances and lectures.

Study/Language Training Visa
D-2 (Study): Regular degree programs at universities and above.
D-4 (General Training): Registration at language schools and institutes. Part-time work up to 20 hours per week allowed (D-2).

Employment Visa
E-2 (Conversation Instruction): Native speaker instructors for English, Japanese, etc. Bachelor’s degree required.
E-7 (Specially Designated Activities): Specialized professions such as IT, design, cooking, etc. Employer sponsorship required.
E-9