Long-Term News Coverage (D-5)

Long-Term News Coverage (D-5)
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS	A person who is dispatched to the Republic of Korea for news reporting and coverage from a foreign media outlet (newspapers, broadcasting corporations, magazines or other foreign media outlets); is under the contract with a foreign media outlet for news reporting and coverage while staying in the ROK; or is dispatched to a branch office in the ROK for news reporting and coverage by the headquarter office of a foreign media outlet.
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	2 years
PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES UNCERTIFIED FOR CURRENT SOJOURN STATUS                           󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Expansion of exemption from permission of participation in activities uncertified for current sojourn status If you (D-5 holder) plan to receive formal school education within the period of sojourn, you do not need permission as long as it is consistent with your original purpose of stay. 2. Range of activities as a foreign language instructor (E-2) that you may engage in without permission (Guidelines for Visa Issuance and Residence Management for foreign language instructors) A. Activities as a foreign language instructor for colleagues in the workplace Eligible Individuals registered aliens with Professorship (E-1) ~ Special Occupation (E-7), Journalism (D-5) ~ Trade Management (D-9) visa who are staying in the ROK legally activities allowed teaching foreign language conversation to colleagues at the company/institute/organization you belong to B. Volunteer activities as a foreign language instructor without any intention to make profits Eligible Individuals registered aliens (or those who are exempted from the registration requirement) who are staying in the ROK legally activities allowed teaching foreign language conversation voluntarily at a social welfare facility or a community center (i.e. a school, a religious facility) without any intention to make profits C. Remarks - If teaching activities go beyond the scope listed above or become your main activities, you are not exempted from permission.
CHANGE OR ADDITION OF WORKPLACE	N/A ※ If the institution/organization of a D-1, D-2 or D-4 visa holder who does not have intention to make profits is changed (including name change) or if the name of the institution/organization of a D-5, D-6, D-7, D8 or D-9 visa holder is changed, you must report 'Change of Registration Information' pursuant to Article 35 of the Immigration Control Law. (Article 49-2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Control Law)
GRANT OF STATUS	N/A
CHANGE OF STATUS	1. A person who has Temporary Journalism (C-1) visa may apply for change of status to D-5 if the necessity of long-term news gathering is proven. 2. Change of Status for German citizens coming to the ROK with Visa Exemption (B-1 A. Activities Allowed: All activities except non-professional fields (D-3, E-9, H-1) B. Period Allowed: It differs depending on the status you are applying for. 3. Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, fee ② a certificate of dispatch (issued by the headquarter office) ③ a copy of a permit for operating the Korean branch office (issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) or business registration certificate
EXTENSION OF STAY	1. Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fee ② a proof of employment or a dispatch order (issued by the headquarter office) ③ 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.)
RE-ENTRY PERMIT     󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Implementation of Re-entry Permit Exemption (revision of the Enforcement Regulations of Dec. 1, 2010) - If you are a registered foreigner and plan to return to the ROK within 1 year from the departure date, you are exempted from re-entry permit - If your period of sojourn remains less than 1 year, you are exempted from re-entry permit for the remaining period. - If you need the permission due to the entry restrictions, you may submit application to an Immigration (Branch) Office free of charge. 2. Required Documents: an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fee (single: 30,000 KRW, multiple: 50,000 KRW)
ALIEN REGISTRATION                                 󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Required Documents for Alien Registration ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, a standardized photo, fee ② a permit for operating the Korean branch office or business registration certificate in accordance with Value-Added Tax Act ※ If there is no affiliates or branch offices in the ROK, you may submit a certificate of dispatch (issued by the headquarter office) and a recommendation letter issued by the competent authorities (i.e. Korean Overseas Information Service) instead. 2. Notification of Change in Registration Information A. Report details: change of name, sex, date of birth, nationality and passport (number, issue date, expiry date) B. Reasons for the report: Change and addition (as of Nov. 16, 2010) of organization/institution (including name change) C. Due Date : within 14 days from the date of change D. Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, no fee ② documents proving change of your information