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 ›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 ›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 ›General guidance prepared by K-VISA AI from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice — please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).