C-4 Short-term employment visa guide
Came to work short-term · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When and with what documents do I apply to extend my C-4 short-term employment stay?
For C-4, you can apply for an extension from 4 months before expiry up to the day of expiry. The documents are usually the application form, your passport, and supporting documents that show why you need the extension. …
Read more ›What work can and can't I do with a C-4 short-term employment visa?
With a C-4 visa, you can only do the short-term work you were approved for, within 90 days. You cannot do simple labor. You also cannot work at a place other than the one you were approved for. Work you can do Seasonal …
Read more ›Can I change from C-4 short-term employment to another status?
In principle, changing from C-4 to another status is very limited. The head of the immigration office (출입국 사무소장) may approve a change at their discretion only in the cases below. Requirement checklist (C-4-5, other than…
Read more ›Can my family stay in Korea with me while I work on a C-4 (short-term employment) visa?
No. C-4 (Short-Term Employment) is not a status that allows family to stay with you as Dependent (F-3). Dependent (F-3) is given to the spouse and minor children of people with statuses from Culture and Arts (D-1) to Sp…
Read more ›Can I leave Korea briefly while staying on a C-4 short-term employment status and then come back in?
Yes, you can. But C-4 is not exempt from the re-entry permit requirement, so you must get a re-entry permit before you leave. The re-entry permit exemption applies to registered foreigners with statuses from Diplomat (A…
Read more ›What happens if I keep working after my C-4 short-term employment period ends?
If you work after your C-4 stay period ends, it is both illegal stay and illegal employment. If you are caught, you may receive a forced deportation or a departure order, and you may also be punished. It may become hard…
Read more ›General guidance prepared by Kevi from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice. Please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).