Short-Term News Coverage C-1
1. A person dispatched from a foreign newspaper, broadcasting channel, journal, and other media to cover/report news
2. A person to cover and report news under contract with foreign media
3. A person to stay for a short period of time to establish a branch in ROK
You are eligible to apply for this visa if you are:
1. A representative of the foreign media travelling to the Republic of Korea for temporary news coverage · report
2. A journalist seeking for temporary news coverage · report on the basis of a contract with the foreign media
3. A representative preparing to establish a Korean branch office of the foreign media outlet
※ If you continue to stay in the ROK after you have successfully established the Korean branch office, you are allowed to change your status of stay to the Long-Term News Coverage ( D-5 ) visa.
You can apply for a single-entry visa valid for 3 months or a double-entry visa valid for 6 months.
Periods of stay will be granted for up to 90 days for a single-entry visa , and 30 days for a double-entry visa.
① Visa Application Form (Form No. 17), passport, a photo in a standard format, fee
② An international press card or a document demonstrating an applicant’s current employment status or overseas assignment
※ The head of Korean diplomatic missions abroad may request for additional documents depending on the condition of the country of residence/jurisdiction if it is deemed necessary for visa evaluation.