Religion(D-6)
| Eligible Persons and Scope of Activities | * A person dispatched by a foreign religious organization or social welfare organization to work at its registered branch in Korea.
* A person dispatched by a foreign religious or social welfare organization to engage in religious activities at a related religious organization in Korea. * A person invited by a medical, educational, or relief organization operated by their affiliated religious organization to engage in missionary work or social welfare activities. * A person recommended by a domestic religious organization to engage in monastic, training, or research activities at that religious organization. * A person invited by a domestic religious or social welfare organization to engage solely in social welfare activities. |
| Maximum Period of Stay That Can Be 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
* If receiving education at a regular educational institution (elementary, middle, high school, or university) without infringing upon the original purpose of stay, no separate permission procedure is required within the period of stay. (Implemented June 15, 2009) 2. Conversation Teaching (E-2) Activities Not Subject to Permission (Report) for Activities Outside the Status of Stay a. Conversation teaching activities for colleagues within the workplace * Applicable to : Lawful residents who have completed foreigner registration with Professor (E-1) through Specific Activities (E-7) or Correspondent (D-5) through Trade Management (D-9) status. * Permitted Standard : Foreign language conversation teaching activities conducted for colleagues or staff within one’s workplace. b. Conversation teaching activities 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 the main activity or exceeds the permitted standards is excluded from autonomous allowance. 3. Mutual Permission for Activities Outside the Status of Stay Between Religious (D-6) and Professor (E-1) for Employees of Institutions under the Same Religious Foundation a. Religious (D-6) → Professor (E-1) Required Documents 1. Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fee 2. Proof of affiliation with the same foundation 3. Original and copy of employment contract 4. Degree certificate 5. Copy of business registration certificate 6. Consent letter from the original workplace head b. Professor (E-1) → Religious (D-6) Required Documents 1. Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fee 2. Proof of affiliation with the same foundation 3. Consent letter from the original workplace 4. Establishment approval certificate of the relevant organization |
| Change or Addition of Workplace | Not subject to permission (reporting) for change or 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 name changes), 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 foreigner registration information 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 | [Generally Not Permitted ➜ Exceptionally Allowed Only in the Following Cases]
1. 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 2. Change to long-term stay status for Canadian nationals who entered under the Visa Waiver (B-1) program * Target Status of Stay : Culture and Arts (D-1), Religion (D-6), Visiting Relative (F-1), Dependent (F-3), Others (G-1) * Period of Stay : Less than 6 months from the date of entry 3. Required Documents ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-size photo, fee ② Dispatch order (issued by the dispatching organization) ③ Establishment approval certificate of the relevant organization ④ Copy of business registration certificate or unique identification number certificate |
| 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 the dispatching organization) 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. Implementation of Re-entry Permit Exemption (Revised Enforcement Rules, Dec. 1, 2010)
* Foreigners who have completed registration are exempt from obtaining a re-entry permit if re-entering 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 and pay the applicable fee. 2. Multiple Re-entry Permit (Restricted for nationals of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and 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 Documents related to the establishment of a religious or social welfare organization ③ Proof of residence 2. Reporting Changes in Foreigner Registration Informatio 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 |
