Korean Arts and Culture (D-1)

Korean Arts and Culture (D-1)
RANGE OF ACTIVITIES	Academic or artistic activities without any intention to make profits - Writing a research paper, engaging in creative works - A person involved with academic and purely artistic activities upon the invitation from a non-profit academic or artistic association - A person who wants to study about traditional korean culture and arts or learn from a Korean expert (i.e. Traditional Martial Arts such as Taekwondo, Korean Ballet, Calligraphy, Court Music, Zen, Nongak and etc) ➠ However, if you stay here for 90 days or less, you are eligible for a C-3-1 Short-Term General visa.
LIMIT ON PERIOD OF SOJOURN	2 years
VISA THAT CAN BE ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HEAD OF DIPLOMATIC MISSION                     󰁾 CONTENTS	1. A single-entry visa valid for 1 year or less will be issued to a person who is invited by the Korea Foundation and the Arts Council Korea in order to engage in cultural artistic activities REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   ① Visa Application Form (Form no.17), passport, one standard-size photograph, fee ② An invitation letter ③ A document proving that your institution is cultural-arts-oriented - If you plan to learn from a specialist, his/her certificate of experience/qualifications is needed ④ Resume or curriculum vitae ⑤ A document proving your financial ability to afford living expenses during your stay in the Republic of Korea ※ The head of diplomatic mission may request additional documents in order to examine the purpose of entry, genuineness of the invitation, and qualifications of the inviter and invitee. ➠ Visas will be issued in accordance with visa issuance confirmation letter except for those mentioned above
ELIGIBILITY FOR VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION LETTER	1. A visa will be issued in accordance with issuance confirmation letter except for those whose visas can be issued at the discretion of the head of diplomatic mission REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   ① Application for Visa Issuance (Form No. 21), passport, one standard-size photograph ② An invitation letter ③ A document proving your institution is cultural-arts-oriented - If you plan to learn from a specialist, his/her certificate of experience/qualifications is needed ④ Resume or a curriculum vitae ⑤ A document proving your financial ability to afford living expenses during your stay in the Republic of Korea ※ The head of diplomatic mission may request additional documents in order to examine the purpose of entry, genuineness of the invitation, and qualifications of the inviter and invitee.
REMARKS         󰁾 CONTENTS	An ｢expert｣ refers to a person designated as an intangible cultural asset (property), “Nationally Certified Technician”, etc., including those instructed by a fine arts research organization or a renowned figure in a relevant field. However, if you are a trainee of a for-profit private academy, you are not considered to be an expert. If you are going to stay in the ROK for 90 days or less, you should apply for a C-3 Short-Term General visa.