Recently, an agency looking to hire a Russian model contacted me for assistance with the E6 visa issuance recognition (invitation) process. Today, we will explore the issuance procedure and the documents required (for preparation) for the E6-1 (Art and Entertainment) visa. Let's first understand the target group for the E-6-1 visa.
E-6-1 (Art · Entertainment) Target
◆ Individuals engaged in profit-making activities in music, art, literature, etc., and those involved in professional broadcasting acting and specialized entertainment activities as defined by the Performance Law
(composers, painters, photographers, and other artists, orchestra performers, conductors, advertising and fashion models, professional Go players, broadcasters, entertainers, theater actors, makeup artists, etc.)
E-6-1 (Art · Entertainment) Issuance Procedure
First, the company applying for the E-6-1 visa must be registered as a popular culture and arts planning business. If not registered, they must first register with the local government authority and then prepare an employment contract (exclusive contract) with the invitee. They must obtain an employment recommendation letter or a performance recommendation letter from the respective ministries.
※ For advertising fashion models, the responsible ministry is the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The company can then apply for the E6 visa issuance recognition (invitation) at the immigration office under its jurisdiction.
E-6-1 (Advertising Fashion Model) Issuance Procedure
Register as a popular culture and arts planning business → Obtain an employment recommendation letter from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
→ Apply for the E6 visa at the immigration office under jurisdiction
1. Registration as a Popular Culture and Arts Planning Business
Those who wish to operate a popular culture and arts planning business (such as an entertainment agency) must register with the local government authority. For this, they need ① At least two years of relevant experience, or
② Completion of a training course related to popular culture and arts planning business conducted by facilities designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
2. Issuance of Employment Recommendation Letter by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Submit application documents → Receipt → Document review → Request for supplementary documents and completion → Issuance of recommendation letter
<Required Documents>
1) Application letter (include the requested period for recommendation, stamped with the company seal)
2) Passport copy (color copy of the original size, unclear copies may lead to rejection)
※ Check expiration date, the passport must be valid until the end of the visa recommendation period.
3) Profile (career details)
4) Activity plan and supporting documents for planned activities*
※ Include the foreigner's own email address
5) Copy of the exclusive contract (including the standard exclusive contract established by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
※ Notarization required (partial notarization possible)
※ The contract must be valid until the end of the visa recommendation period (1 year)
6) Guarantee letter (Guaranteed person - the foreign subject / Guarantor - company representative)
※ Notarization required / Guarantee period must be stated (up to 4 years)
7) Copy of the business registration certificate
8) Corporate seal certificate (original), (for individual businesses, use of seal certificate)
9) Company introduction
10) Resume of the representative (with photo and signature)
11) Copy of the popular culture and arts planning business registration certificate
12) Pledge
13) Copy of the record production report (distribution report, etc.) (applicable only to relevant businesses)
※ Copies of documents must be stamped with 'verified with original' (corporate seal)
※ If there are multiple subjects of recommendation, separate letters must be submitted for each
※ For minors, consent of the legal guardian and a copy of their passport are required
3. Applying for the E6 Visa at the Immigration Office
Documents prepared by the inviting party | Documents prepared by the invitee |
❍ Visa issuance recognition application form (Form No. 21) Attach a 3.5cm×4.5cm passport photo of the invitee ❍ Copy of the business registration certificate ❍ Copy of the employment contract Essential contract contents: contract period, contract details (advertising scope), payment method, rights and obligations (copyright), signatures or seals of the contracting parties ❍ Popular culture and arts planning business registration certificate ❍ Proof of value-added tax standard (sales tax standard) ❍ Tax payment certificate ❍ Guarantee letter ❍ Other documents proving the soundness of the company * If there is a department specializing in managing foreign invitees, related verification documents (office location, business history, etc., verifying management and model management capabilities) ❍ Other documents proving the model's professionalism (For outstanding companies, submit documents according to the outstanding company evaluation criteria)
Contracts with advertisers for photo shoots and fashion shows*, summary of model usage in advertising shoots and fashion shows (prepared by advertisers), portfolio, etc. When the contract is between the advertiser and the inviting company: 1 copy each from the advertiser and the inviting company, the inviting company ↔ foreigner (total 2 copies) When the contract is through an advertising agency: 1 copy each from the advertiser ↔ advertising agency, advertising agency ↔ inviting company, inviting company ↔ foreigner (total 3 copies) ❍ Documents to be submitted when applying under the outstanding company evaluation criteria
- Corporate registration certificate, financial statements from the previous year, list of insured employees under employment insurance issued within the last month (to verify if at least 5 nationals are employed) - Other documents proving the model's professionalism: portfolio, etc. - Depending on the evaluation, documents proving the CEO's career may be required | ❍ Passport copy ❍ Resume ❍ Domestic activity plan ❍ For minors - Consent of the legal guardian |
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