G-1 Other visa guide
Treatment, lawsuit, refugee claim, etc. · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When can I apply to extend my G-1 (Other) stay period, and what documents do I need?
You can apply for a G-1 extension from 4 months before your stay expires until the expiration date. The documents differ by reason (industrial accident, illness, lawsuit, unpaid wages, refugee status, etc.), so check th…
Read more ›What can and can't I do with a G-1 (Other) visa?
With a G-1 visa, you can stay for the permitted reason (medical treatment, a lawsuit, a refugee application, etc.). You can work only if you first get permission for activities outside your status of sojourn (체류자격외 활동허가…
Read more ›Can I change from G-1 (Miscellaneous) to another visa status?
Usually it is hard. G-1 (Miscellaneous) is a status given so you can stay for a short time because of things like medical treatment, a lawsuit, unpaid wages, or pregnancy. However, a worker who changed from E-9 to G-1 b…
Read more ›While staying on a G-1 (other) visa for reasons such as a lawsuit or medical treatment, can my family stay with me?
Yes, in some cases your G-1 family can stay with you. But which family members and which status they can get depend on the specific G-1 reason. By reason People receiving treatment (G-1-10 foreign patient, etc.): The sp…
Read more ›What happens if I work on a G-1 (Other) visa without permission?
Working on a G-1 visa without permission violates the Immigration Act. You usually have to pay a fine (notification disposition, 통고처분). If you do not pay the fine, you can be reported to prosecutors and the case can mov…
Read more ›Can I come back in if I leave Korea on a G-1 (Other) visa?
Yes. If you are a registered foreigner with a G-1 visa, you do not need a re-entry permit when you return within 1 year of the day you leave. If your remaining period of stay is shorter than 1 year, you must come back w…
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).