Visa Validity

 90 days ~ 2 years (extendable)

Who can apply for an E-6 Visa

People who plan to work in the following areas for the purpose of making profit: music, art, literature, sports, entertainment (e.g. acting, musical performances), advertisements, fashion modelling

Work Scope

• Art activities such as music, art, literature, etc. that generates profit
• Activities for the purpose of making profit from appearing in entertainment, performances, plays, sports events, advertisements, fashion modeling, etc.

Work Restrictions

• E-6 visa holders are only allowed to work in the culture and entertainment industry.

Required Documents for Visa Issuance application (Company's side)

The visa issuance is a requirement that must be arranged by the sponsoring company. Once approved, they must then send the Visa Issuance Number to the applicant so they can start the visa application

1. Visa issuance certificate or Integrated application
2. Invitee's Passport (copy of Biopage)
3. 1 Recent Passport size photo (3.4 x 4.5 cm, colored)
4. Certificate of Qualification/Certificate of Experience
5. Business Registration of the Employer
6. Employment Contract (copy)
7. Documents required for qualification according to the field of activity / Performance plan for the applicant's work
8. Employment Recommendation Letter fom the competent department (from the Motion Picture Grade Committee)
9. Reference Letter from the Employer
10. Identity Guarantee
11. HIV-negative confirmation Certificates

Required Documents for E-6 Visa Application (Applicant's side)

1. Filled out visa application form
2. 1 Recent Passport size photo (3.4 x 4.5 cm, colored)
3. Passport (Original and copy)
4. Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number
5. Visa fee: Varies per country, please check the Korean Embassy or Consulate's website

Steps for Visa Application

• Step 1: Find a company that can sponsor your visa. Be sure to research about the company and their terms (ratios, fees, contract).
• Step 2: Once a company has agreed to employ you and sponsor your visa, you must sign the contract and give the documents needed for the Visa issuance application
• Step 3: The sponsoring company must then proceed with the Visa Issuance Application
• Step 4: After the Visa issuance application is complete, the company will then send the necessary documents like the Visa Issuance Number to the applicant
• Step 5: The applicant must then apply for a visa at the Korean Embassy, Consulate, or Immigration office
• Step 6: If the visa has been granted, you can now prepare for your departure for Korea

Visa Processing time

The Visa Issuance would take around 2 weeks to process

The E-6 visa takes around 5 working days to 5 weeks to process (varies country)

Types of E-6 visas

E-6-1: Artistic Performer - Music, Art, Literature, Broadcasting, Entertainment activities. This covers entertainment activities such as performance and visual arts (Painting, Photography, Music composition, Orchestra, Advertising, Modeling, etc.)

E-6-2: Performances in hotels and other entertainment venues

E-6-2: Athletes, Professional Team Manager, Manager

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