Korean Arts and Culture (D-1)

Korean Arts and Culture (D-1)
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS	A person who engages in academic or artistic activities without any intention to make profits. (including a person who intends to conduct a professional research or to learn from experts)
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	2 years
PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES UNCERTIFIED FOR CURRENT SOJOURN STATUS                                       󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Permission is not required If you are an alien staying in the ROK and plan to learn Korean traditional culture or arts from a Korean expert or to receive Korean language training at a language institute affiliated with a Korean university during your period of sojourn.   2. When you do volunteer works during your period of sojourn without any intention to make profits, you do not need permission. Eligible Individuals: aliens staying in the Republic of Korea Activities Allowed - Volunteering work at public institutions, orphanages, nursing homes, soup kitchens, charity bazaars, international exhibitions, international conventions, and etc. - Receiving money for transportation costs and meal is acceptable.   3. If you (D-1 holder) plan to receive formal school education during your period of sojourn, you do not need permission as long as it is consistent with your original purpose of stay.   4. Participation in D-1 activity of A-1 or A-2 holders Academic or artistic activities without any intention to make profits: Permission required Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, diplomat ID Card, fee (60,000 won) ② a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ③ an official document or a letter of consent from the embassy requesting cooperation ④ documents related to the organization such as a copy of business registration certificate or certificate of tax registration number for non-profit organizations ⑤ other documents
CHANGE OR ADDITION OF WORKPLACE                                               󰁾 CONTENTS	➠ You are not subject to the report of 'Change/Addition of Workplace. You are subject to report 'Change in Registration Information'.   1. Those who have following visas are required to report changes in Alien Registration information (not change/addition of workplace). (Article 49-2 of the Enforcement Regulations) 󰋻D-1 Cultural Arts, D-2 Study Abroad, D-4 General Training or D-9 Trade Management visa holder must report change or addition of institution/organization (including name change). 󰋻a person who has a D-10 Job seeking visa must report the commencement of training or change of training institute (including name change). 󰋻For an H-2 Working Visit visa holder, he/she must report the start of employment if he/she is newly hired by an individual/institution/organization/company; Moreover, if he/she is already working, he/she must report changes in information of the individual/institution/organization/company (including name change).   2. Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, fee ② statement of reasons for change/addition of workplace issued by the culture/art organization ③ documents proving that the organization is an cultural/art organization (i.e. business registration certificate issued in accordance with the Value-Added Tax Act)
GRANT OF STATUS	N/A
CHANGE OF STATUS	1. You may apply for change of status to D-1, if you are an individual who acquired foreign nationality due to international adoption; or a citizen of Germany •Permission for change a visa for long-term stay for German citizens coming to the ROK without a visa (B-1) A. Activities Allowed: All activities except Industrial Training (D-3), Non-professional Employment (E-9) and Working Holiday (H-1) B. Period Allowed: It differs depending on the status you are applying for. a citizen of Canada staying in the ROK for less than 6 months •Permission for change of a visa for Canadian citizens planning to stay in the ROK for less than 6 months and to engage in the following activities A. Activities Allowed: Cultural Arts (D-1). Religious Affairs (D-6), Family Visitation (F-1), Dependent Family (F-3), Miscellaneous (G-1) B. Period Allowed: Less than 6 months from the date of entry MANDATORY DOCUMENTS ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, fee ② training schedule and activity outline issued by the training institute/organization ③ documents proving that the organization is a culture/art organization (i.e. a copy of business registration certificate) SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS ① a statement of reasons for invitation ② a certificate of training ③ documents proving your financial ability to afford tuition and living expenses (If you cannot submit one, you must submit a reference letter.) 2. Required Documents
EXTENSION OF STAY         󰁾 CONTENTS	MANDATORY DOCUMENTS ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, fee ② training schedule and activity outline issued by the training institution/organization ③ documents proving that the organization is a cultural/art organization (i.e. business registration certificate issued in accordance with the Value-Added Tax Act) ④ Acceptable documents for proof of residency (i.e. Lease contract, confirmation of provided residence, a mail giving the notice of the expiry date of your period of sojourn, a utility bill payment for any public services, receipt of university housing fee and others.) SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS ① a certificate of training 1. Required Documents
RE-ENTRY PERMIT	1. You do not need a re-entry permit if you plan to return to Korea within 1 year from the departure date. - If your period of sojourn remains less than 1 year, you are exempted from the re-entry permit requirement for the remaining period. 2. Multiple Re-entry Permit (This does not apply to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Libya) - Required Documents: an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fee (multiple: 50,000 KRW) 3. Countries exempted from Re-entry Permit Germany, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Suriname, Chile (C-3-4, D-7, D-8, D-9)
ALIEN REGISTRATION                     󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Required Documents for Registration ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, a color photograph (3.5cm X 4.5cm, white background), fee ② documents proving that the organization is a cultural/art organization (i.e. business registration certificate)   2. Notification of Change in Registration Information Report details : change of name, sex, date of birth, nationality and passport information (number, issue date, expiry date) Reasons for the report : change and addition (as of Nov. 16, 2010) of organization/institution (including name change) Due Date : within 14 days from the date of occurrence Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, no fee ② documents proving the change of your information (i.e. a letter of acceptance or a recommendation letter from the chief of the training institution)