C-1 Temporary Journalism Visa
For foreign nationals entering Korea for temporary news gathering or reporting activities.
Visa Overview
C-1 is the short-term status for temporary journalism or reporting activity in Korea. It is distinct from D-5, which covers long-term journalism, and activity must remain within temporary news-gathering or reporting purposes.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 90 Days
This is the short-term stay ceiling under the applicable rules.
Work Activity
Temporary Journalism / Reporting
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact procedure before filing.
Important Notice
C-1 is for temporary reporting activity. Long-term assignment, residence, or broader employment should be reviewed under the appropriate long-term status such as D-5.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓The applicant must fit the exact legal/official purpose and subcategory.
- ✓The intended activity must match the status and be supported by appropriate evidence.
- ✓Any sponsor, inviting organization, employer, institution or host requirements must be satisfied where applicable.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form and passport.
- ✓Documents proving the exact purpose of stay and activity.
- ✓Inviting organization, employer, institution, contract, assignment, program or relationship documents where applicable.
- ✓Any nationality-, subcategory-, or case-specific supporting documents requested by the competent authority.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the exact status/subcategory and purpose.
- 2
Review the applicant and any sponsor/host requirements.
- 3
Prepare the required supporting documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 5
Respond to supplementary requests if required.
- 6
Comply with activity, stay and reporting conditions after approval.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this status available for activities outside the stated purpose?+
Not automatically. Activities must remain within the authorized scope, and another status or permission may be required for different activities.