Religious Worker (D-6)

Religious Worker (D-6)
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS	A person who is a dispatched worker at a branch office of a registered foreign religious organization or social service agency in the Republic of Korea; engages in religious activities at Korean religious organizations while being dispatched from a foreign religious organization or social service agency; engages in missionary or social services activities upon invitation from medical, educational or relief organizations operated by the religious organization that he/she belongs to; practices asceticism, mind training or researches at the Korean religious organization that gave him/her recommendation; or engages only in social service activities upon the invitation of Korean religious organizations or social service agencies.
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	2 years
PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES UNCERTIFIED FOR CURRENT SOJOURN STATUS                         󰁾 CONTENTS PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES UNCERTIFIED FOR CURRENT SOJOURN STATUS	1. Expansion of exemption from permission of participation in activities uncertified for current sojourn status If you (D-6 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. (as of June 15, 2009) 2. Range of activities as a foreign language Instructor (E-2) in which you may engage without permission 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) visas, 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 registration) 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 and become your main activities, you are not exempted from permission. 3. Permission of change of status between Religious Affairs (D-6) and Professorship (E-1) for those who work at affiliated organizations of the same religious organization A. Required Documents for change of status: D-6 → E-1 ① an application form (Form No. 34). passport, Alien Registration Card, fee ② documents proving that organizations belong to the same religious organization ③ an employment contract (original and copy) ④ a certificate of a degree ⑤ a copy of business registration certificate ⑥ a letter of consent from the employer of your original workplace B. Required Documents for change of status: E-1 → D-6 ① an application form (Form No. 34). passport, Alien Registration Card, fee ② documents proving that organizations belong to the same religious organization ③ a letter of consent from the employer of your original workplace ④ permit for establishment of the organization
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                   󰁾 CONTENTS	In principle, change of status is restricted with the exception of the following cases 1. 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. 2. Change of Status for Canadian citizens coming to the ROK with Visa Exemption (B-1) ☞ Activities Allowed : Cultural Arts (D-1), Religious Affairs (D-6), Family Visitation (F-1), Dependent Family (F-3), Miscellaneous (G-1) ☞ Period Allowed : less than 6 month from the date of entry 3. Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, a standardized photo, fee ② a dispatch order (issued by the dispatching organization) ③ permit for the establishment of the organization ④ a copy of business registration certificate or a copy of certificate of tax registration number for non-profit organization
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 dispatching organization) ③Acceptable 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	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 the re-entry permit requirement. - 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 documents relevant to the establishment of the religious or social service organization 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