Diplomat (A-1) visa

Diplomat (A-1)
ACTIVITIES ALLOWED	Diplomacy
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS	You are eligible to apply for an A-1 Diplomat visa if you Are a member of a foreign government's diplomatic corps or consulate general. For example, you are 1) a member of the diplomatic corps, such as the ambassador, minister, counselor, secretary and others accredited by the government of the Republic of Korea 2) a staff member of the consulate general, such as the consul-general, consul, consul-agents and others accredited by the government of the Republic of Korea Have diplomatic immunity and privileges equivalent to the diplomatic corps, in accordance with international agreements or customs. For example, you are 1) the secretary-general and the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), the heads of the UN-affiliated organizations and agencies, and others. 2) the head of state, cabinet member, the head of legislature (including both upper and lower houses in bicameral system), a member of foreign delegation to a meeting hosted by the government of the Republic of Korea Are an immediate family member of the listed people above. For example, you are a 1) spouse, child, or a parent of your family member who is a diplomat stationed in the Republic of Korea.
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	You are allowed to stay in the ROK until your term of office or diplomatic status is over
VISAS ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF OF MISSION       󰁾 CONTENTS VISAS ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF OF MISSION	1. The following visa types are issued at the discretion of the Chief of Mission. A single-entry or multiple-entry visa will be issued to an eligible applicant for an A-1 Diplomat visa. A multiple-entry visa will be issued to a citizen of countries which have signed the 'Multiple-Entry Visa Agreement' with the Republic of Korea (i.e., the United States, Japan, China, Russia, Uzbekistan) A single-entry visa valid for 3 months will be issued to a government official that is travelling on temporary official duty (However, if the diplomat's country provides a multiple-entry visa for a Korean diplomat, a multiple-entry visa will be issued based on the principle of reciprocity.) A single-entry visa valid for 30 days or less will be issued to a Cuban citizen (including his/her immediate family members and attendants) who is travelling on an official duty of a foreign government or of an international organization. Moreover, a single-entry visa, which is valid for 91 days or more, will be issued to an employee (including immediate family members) of a branch office of the UN or UN-affiliated organizations and agencies in the Republic of Korea. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   ① Visa Application Form (form no. 17), Passport, One Standard-Size Photograph, Fee ② A document demonstrating your current employment status and overseas assignment, or an official letter written by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of your country   2. A-1 Diplomat Visa Issuance Standard for Employees and Conference Participants of International Organizations of Which the Republic of Korea is a Party A. Eligible Applicants You are eligible to apply if you have diplomatic immunity and privileges equivalent to diplomatic delegations or a family member of such people in accordance with international conventions. B. Visa Issuance Details An A-1 Diplomat visa is issued to only those who have relevant works of international organizations, and have diplomatic privileges as set forth in an international agreement agreed or accepted by the government of the Republic of Korea If an international organization employee encloses his/her dispatch order or proof of employment when applying for a multiple entry visa to be stationed in the Republic of Korea, he/she will receive the multiple entry visa valid for 3 years. - Accompanied family members of the international organization employee indicated above will receive the same type of multiple entry visa* valid for 3 years ** * However, in principle, A-1 visas for family members are only issued to those that satisfy qualifications prescribed in a respective international agreement. ** Even if the family members are nationals of countries different from their primary visa applicant or are regular passport holders, a visa will be issued if they submit an official letter of cooperation from the respective international organization. - A person who lives with an international organization employee but is not part of his/her family will receive a single entry F-1-3 Cohabitee of Diplomat visa which allows him/her to stay for 1 year or less. - A multiple entry C-3 Short-Term General visa valid for one year will be issued to an unaccompanied family member. The visa permits 90 days of stay or less. If you are coming to Korea temporarily, for example to participate in a meeting or to carry out an official mission rather than being stationed in Korea for work, you will receive a single entry visa valid for 3 months.* * However, a multiple entry visa may be issued on a reciprocal basis to a diplomat and an official of a country which issues a multiple entry visa to Korean diplomats and officials.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION	1. A 'confirmation of visa issuance' will be issued to employees and conference participants of international organizations whose headquarters are located in the Republic of Korea. (To issue a Confirmation of Visa Issuance) A confirmation of a visa issuance may be issued at a jurisdictional immigration office for the convenience of employees or those who have relevant works of international organizations secretariats located in the Republic of Korea (Eligible Applicants) You are eligible to apply if you are one of those whom the international organizations want to invite regardless of your status of stay, such as those who want to visit Korea temporarily as international organizations' employees, household helpers, adult children and others.
REMARKS   󰁾 CONTENTS	You shall possess a diplomatic passport, and the purpose of your stay shall be concerned with diplomatic activities. ※ If the purpose of your stay is not concerned with diplomatic activities, then you must apply for a visa appropriate for your intent.