D-5 Long-term Journalism Visa
For foreign journalists and media personnel assigned to qualifying long-term news gathering or reporting activities in Korea.
Visa Overview
D-5 is the long-term journalism status for qualifying foreign media personnel. The overseas media affiliation, dispatch or assignment, Korean activity, and supporting organization records are central to the review; temporary reporting is generally handled under C-1.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 2 Years at a Time
This is the official maximum that may be granted at one time.
Work Activity
Long-term 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
D-5 requires a genuine journalism assignment and does not cover unrelated employment. The overseas media relationship and actual reporting role should be clearly documented.
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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.