G : Others

• G-1 : Miscellaneous
  • G-1-1 : Compensation of industrial injury
  • The guardian of a person who is claiming compensation for industrial accidents and being treated and him/her self
    
    G-1 visa status refers to a residence status that is available for foreigners who do not qualify for specific residence statuses but require a stay in the country due to humanitarian reasons. Eligible individuals for G-1 visa status are those who do not qualify for tourist (H-1) or visitation (H-2) visas, as well as for diplomatic (A-1) or marriage immigration (F-6) visas, and who are recognized by the Minister of Justice. Those recognized by the Minister of Justice include: ①those who are seeking or undergoing treatment for an industrial accident or their families, ②those who are undergoing treatment for illness or injury and their families, ③those who are involved in various legal proceedings, ④those who are mediating unpaid wages at a labor office, ⑤asylum seekers, ⑥humanitarian residence permit holders among those not recognized as refugees, ⑦those who require humanitarian consideration due to pregnancy, childbirth, etc., ⑧those who require humanitarian consideration due to sexual violence, and ⑨those who, due to national interest or humanitarian reasons, require a certain Period of Residence in the country that has been approved by the Minister of Justice. The maximum duration of stay for G-1 visa holders is one year, and if the need for further stay is recognized, they may apply for an extension of stay.
    Those who have experienced an industrial accident and are undergoing an examination for compensation or reexamination, those who are hospitalized for treatment due to an industrial accident, those who have received approval for treatment from the Korea Workers' Welfare & Safety Corporation and are undergoing treatment, those who are undergoing treatment for the aftereffects of an industrial accident, and their family members (spouses and direct family members) can apply to change their visa status to G-1. Required documents include the application form, passport, one photograph, fees, application for compensation or reexamination, diagnosis certificate for hospitalization due to an industrial accident, proof of family relationships and guardianship (for family members only), and a certificate of the ability to maintain livelihood. The Period of Residence for the visa is one year, but it is until the completion of treatment and compensation for the industrial accident.