C-4 Short-term Employment Visa
For qualifying paid work in Korea for a short period, including certain performances, lectures, research, technical guidance, modeling, installation, or other designated activities.
Visa Overview
C-4 is the principal short-term employment status for qualifying profit-making activities in Korea for up to 90 days. The exact subcategory, contract, remuneration, inviting entity, and supporting documents must match the intended paid activity.
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 employment ceiling under the applicable rules.
Work Activity
Approved Short-term Paid Work
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-4 is activity-specific. A short visit or business meeting is not the same as paid work, and paid work performed under C-3 can create immigration issues. Confirm the exact activity before entry and work.
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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 every paid activity covered by C-4?+
No. The exact activity must fall within a recognized C-4 route and meet its supporting requirements.