Long-term News Coverage(D-5)
| Eligible Persons and Scope of Activities |
* A foreigner dispatched by a foreign newspaper, broadcasting company, magazine, or other news organization who is stationed in Korea to engage in news gathering and reporting activities. * A foreigner who is stationed in Korea under a contract with a foreign news organization to engage in news gathering and reporting activities. * A foreigner dispatched by a foreign newspaper, broadcasting company, magazine, or other news organization that has already established a branch or office in Korea, who engages in news gathering and reporting activities in Korea. |
| Maximum Stay Granted at One Time | 2 years |
| Activities Outside the Scope of Status of Stay | 1. Expansion of Exemption from Permission for Activities Outside the Status of Stay
* When receiving education at a regular educational institution (elementary, middle, high school, or university) within the period of stay, and as long as it does not infringe upon the original purpose of stay, no separate permission procedure is required. 2. Conversation Teaching (E-2) Activities Not Subject to Permission (Report) for Activities Outside the Status of Stay (According to the Integrated Guidelines on Visa Issuance and Stay Management for Conversation Teaching Instructors) a. Conversation Teaching within the Workplace for Colleagues or Staff * Applicable to : Lawful residents who have completed foreigner registration, holding Professor (E-1) through Specific Activities (E-7), Correspondent (D-5) through Trade Management (D-9) status. * Permitted Standard : Conducting foreign language conversation teaching activities for colleagues or staff within one’s own workplace. b. Conversation Teaching as Volunteer Service (Non-profit, Unpaid) * Applicable to : Lawful residents who have completed foreigner registration (including those exempt from registration). * Permitted Standard : Conversation teaching activities provided as volunteer service, not for profit or compensation, at schools, religious organizations, social welfare facilities, community centers, etc. c. Common Provisions * Conversation teaching that becomes a primary activity, or activities that deviate from the permitted standards, are excluded from this autonomous allowance. |
| Change or Addition of Workplace | Not subject to reporting requirements for change/addition of workplace.
※ However, in the case of: Holders of Culture and Arts (D-1), Study (D-2), or General Training (D-4) status whose affiliated institution or organization changes (including change of name), and Holders of Correspondent (D-5), Religious Work (D-6), Intra-company Transfer (D-7), Corporate Investment (D-8), or Trade Management (D-9) status whose affiliated institution or organization’s name changes, such cases shall be processed as a change in registered particulars of foreign residents under Article 35 of the Immigration Act (Enforcement Rule, Article 49-2). |
| Granting of Status of Stay | Not applicable |
| Permission for Change of Status of Stay | 1. For holders of Temporary Correspondent (C-1) status, if the necessity for long-term reporting in Korea is proven, permission may be granted to change to Long-term Correspondent (D-5) status.
※ When granting permission, documents proving the necessity for long-term reporting, such as cooperation letters from relevant government ministries, must be requested. 2. Change to long-term stay status for German nationals who entered under the Visa Waiver (B-1) program. a. Permitted Status of Stay : All long-term stay statuses except Technical Training (D-3), Non-professional Employment (E-9), and Working Holiday (H-1). b. Permitted Period : Maximum period of stay that can be granted at one time according to each status of stay. 3. Required Documents ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, fee ② Dispatch order (issued by headquarters) ③ Certificate of branch/office establishment (issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) or copy of business registration certificate ※ For foreign news organizations without a branch/office in Korea or unable to obtain the certificate, a cooperation letter from the competent ministry (Overseas Cultural Promotion Agency, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) may be submitted instead. |
| Permission for Extension of Stay | 1. Required Documents
① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, and foreigner registration card, fee ② Certificate of Employment or Dispatch Order (issued by headquarters) ③ Proof of Residence (lease contract, confirmation of provided accommodation, notice of upcoming expiration of stay, public utility payment receipts, dormitory fee receipts, etc.) |
| Re-entry Permit | 1. Exemption from Re-entry Permit (Implemented under the revised Enforcement Rules as of Dec. 1, 2010)
* Foreigners who have completed registration are exempt from obtaining a re-entry permit if they re-enter within 1 year from the date of departure. * If less than 1 year remains on the period of stay, exemption applies within the remaining period of stay. ※ However, those subject to entry restrictions or visa issuance restrictions must visit the Immigration Office (or branch/office) with jurisdiction over their residence to obtain a re-entry permit. 2. Multiple Re-entry Permit (Restricted for nationals of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Libya. However, nationals of these countries holding Marriage Immigration (F-6), Study (D-2), or General Training (D-4) status are eligible) * Applicable when re-entering within 2 years but exceeding 1 year after departure, within the period of stay. * Required Documents : Application form (Form No. 34), original passport, foreigner registration card, fee |
| Foreigner Registration | 1. Documents Required for Foreigner Registration
① Application form (Form No. 34), original passport, one standard-size photo, fee ② Certificate of branch/office establishment or business registration certificate under the Value Added Tax Act ※ For foreign news organizations without a branch/office in Korea or unable to obtain the certificate, a Official Cooperation Letter from the competent ministry (Overseas Cultural Promotion Agency, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) may be submitted instead. ③ Proof of residence 2. Reporting Changes in Foreigner Registration Information a. Reportable Items : Name, gender, date of birth and nationality, passport number/date of issue/expiration date b. Persons Required to Report : Changes or additions to the affiliated institution or organization (including name changes) as of Nov. 16, 2010 c. Reporting Deadline : Within 15 days from the date of change d. Required Documents : ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, and foreigner registration card, fee ② Documents proving the relevant change |
