Please be aware that the China Visa Center will be closed from 1–8 October 2025 for Chinese National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Visa processing during this period may be delayed.
Korea Short Term Employment Visa (C-4) is a Visa for short-term employment valid for 3 months with a permission period up to 90 days. The maximum stay is 90 days from the first day of entry and the residency permit qualifications cannot be changed. This visa is intended for individuals staying for a short period for the purpose of gaining profit with an invitation letter from South Korea. Such as:
- Temporary performances, advertisements, fashion modeling, etc.
- Individuals wishing to attend sports competitions, go games, singing contests, etc., who receive wages, allowances, or other income higher than the cost of living separate from prize money.
- Artists, or others who benefit from selling products through exhibitions and others.
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- Valid passport required, with at least six months validity beyond the intended departure date from South Korea and at least two blank pages.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay in South Korea, such as recent bank statements, required.
- No history of Korean visa rejection within the past six months.
This is an estimated timeline. Any delays from the applicant's side will result in delays in the application process.
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Your passport biodata page
- Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, Max. size 2Mb
- Not older than 6 months
- File format using *.JPEG/ .JPG/ .PNG in color
- White background
- Proper composition
- No edit allowed
- No accessories is allowed
- You'll need to submit 2 pcs of physical photo to SPUN office.
We also offer a photo printing service for your upcoming visa appointment. Click here to purchase and get your photos printed in time.
Your bank statement for the last 3 months with a wet stamp from the bank. It's advisable to have a stable bank statement with no sudden fluctuations in funds or balance to increase your approval rate. Incude:
- Applicant's name and address
- Bank account number
Letter of Attorney to pick-up passport from Korea Visa Application Center. Please fill in the form with this template here.
If the applicant's age is below 18 years old, parents may sign on behalf of the applicant with template here
Please leave the information of SPUN agent that will represent to process the application.
We will require you to send us the original document.
Please download this form template, ONLY sign the last page of the sheet and upload it here, leave the form-filling to us. We will require you to send us the signed hard copy after we review all your documents.
