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 ›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).