G-1 VISA (Miscellaneous)
- Those receiving treatment due to industrial accidents and their families
- Those receiving treatment for diseases or accidents and their families
- People involved in various lawsuits
- People being mediated by the labor office due to unpaid wages
- Refugee applicants
- Non-recognized refugees with humanitarian stay permits
- Families of deceased due to accidents
- Pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and others granted humanitarian stay
- Long-term treatment patients and their families who entered Korea due to illness treatment
- Sexual violence victims and other people needing humanitarian consideration
- Families of humanitarian stay holders (G-1-6)
- People who meet other conditions
Maximum period of stay that can be granted at a time: 1 year
Extra-status employment permission (Permit to work)
1.Extra-status employment permission for victims of sexual violence, etc.
Target
The family of a person who died due to an accident, etc. (G-1-7)
Victims of sexual violence and others who need humanitarian consideration (G-1-11)
Others with particular reasons (G-1-99)
Scope of employment activities
- Possible to be employed in simple labor excluding restricted industries
- Those who want to work in a professional field should have qualifications stipulated in immigration control laws and related laws
Industries restricted from employment
Gambling business, entertainment bars, adult entertainment venues, sex trade, businesses prohibited from employing minors, private tutoring, etc.
Permission period
Up to one year within the period of stay
※ If the employment status changes when extended, re-apply for the permission of activity outside of qualification
Required documents
Application form (Form 34), Passport, Foreigner registration card, Fees
Employment contract, Copy of business registration certificate, Proof of relevant qualifications, etc.
2. Extra-status employment permission for refugee applicants
Target
Those who applied for refugee status and 6 months have passed
※ The period due to delays in submitting evidence, unknown whereabouts, protection, etc. due to the applicant's own fault is not included in the 6 months
Among those who applied for refugee recognition, those who have to support dependents who are unable to work due to illness or other similar reasons, and those who are considered particularly necessary by the director, etc.
Scope of employment activities
- Simple labor excluding restricted industries
- If you wish to work in a professional field such as a foreign language conversation instructor (E-2), the same documents and procedures as a general foreigner residing are required.
※ If a refugee applicant illegally works in a restricted industry, it will be treated as a crime, similar to a general foreigner.
Restricted areas of employment
Construction, gambling business, entertainment bars, adult entertainment venues, sex trade, private tutoring, etc.
Permission period
Refugee applicants who have not been decided within 6 months, and other refugee applicants with reasons
-Extra-status activity permission until the stay permit period within the range of the stay period
Those who have received humanitarian stay permits
- Extra-status activity permission until the stay permit period within the range of the stay period
Required documents
- Application form (Form 34), Passport, Foreigner registration card
- Employment contract
- Business-related documents such as a copy of the business registration certificate
- The fee is the same as a general foreigner
3. Extra-status employment activity permission for humanitarian stayers
Target
Those who did not receive refugee recognition among those who received humanitarian stay permits, families of humanitarian stay permit holders (G-1-12), families of refugees (F-1-16)
Scope of employment activities
- Same as refugee applicants. However, employment in construction is possible.
※ If you want to work in construction, you need to receive an extra-status activity permit and complete 'foreign worker construction industry basic safety health education
- If you wish to work in a professional field such as a foreign language conversation instructor (E-2), the same documents and procedures as a general foreigner residing are required.
Permission period
Up to 1 year within the range of the stay period
Required documents
- Same as refugee applicants
*Employment permit is a prior approval item (same for refugee applicants, humanitarian stayers, etc.)
*If the workplace (employer) changes, a new extra-status activity permit is needed
*The fee is the same as a general foreigner
Grant of stay qualification
1. Domestic born refugee applicant (G-1-5)
Stay permit period
Within 1 year * However, it is granted the same as the family's stay period unless there are special circumstances
Required documents
- Application form (Form 34), Passport, One standard size photo, Fee
- vRefugee recognition application
- Proof of residence (rental agreement, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, -confirmation of residence from church refugee support facilities, human rights groups UNICR, etc.)
- The fee is the same as a general foreigner
2. Domestic born minor child of a humanitarian stay permit holder (G-1-12)
Stay permit period
- Within the range of the stay period of the humanitarian stay permit holder
Required documents
- Application form (Form 34), Passport, One standard size photo, Fee
- Documents that can prove the relationship with the parent, such as a birth certificate, and documents that can confirm the age of the minor child
- Proof of residence (rental agreement, confirmation of accommodation tax, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, confirmation of residence from church refugee support facilities, human rights groups UNHCR, etc.)
- The fee is the same as a general foreigner
3. Domestic born minor child of a refugee applicant (G-1-5) (G-1-99)
Stay permit period
- Granted until the expiry date of the refugee applicant (G-1-5)
Granted until the expiry date of the refugee applicant (G-1-5)
Review standard (all the following conditions must be met)
-The father or mother should be legally staying as an applicant (G-1-5)
* However, if the refugee applicant (G1-5) is a deferred departure, it is not applicable.
- Domestic born children should not have applied for refugee status and should be under 17
Required documents
- Application form (Form 34), Passport, One standard size photo, Fee
* If there is no passport due to the special nature of the refugee application, it can be replaced with a application
- Documents that can prove the relationship with the parent, such as a birth certificate, and documents that can confirm the age of the minor child
- The fee is the same as a general foreigner.
Permission for change of status of stay (In case of changing status to G-1 visa)
1. Persons and their families undergoing treatment and claiming industrial accidents (G-1-1)
Target
- Persons claiming or re-claiming industrial accident compensation
- Persons undergoing hospital treatment due to industrial accidents, those who are receiving treatment after receiving recuperation approval from the Labor Welfare Corporation, and those undergoing treatment for residual symptoms
- Family of industrial accident victims (spouse and direct family)
Stay permit period
Within 1 year (until completion of hospital treatment and industrial accident compensation)
Required documents
- Application form (Annex 34), passport, one standard size photo, fee
- Industrial accident compensation claim form or retrial claim form
- Hospital diagnosis due to industrial accident, etc.
- Documents proving family relationship or guardianship (for family only)
- Livelihood maintenance ability review confirmation
2. Persons and their families undergoing treatment due to illness or accident (G-1-2)
Target
- (Registered foreigners) Those who need long-term treatment due to various diseases or accidents during their stay and cannot maintain their existing status of stay
- (Those who entered the country with a short-term visa) Those who inevitably need long-term treatment due to various accidents
※ "Persons who have entered the country on a short-term visa (B-1, B-2, C-3) for health examinations, disease treatment, etc., and are recognized as needing long-term treatment or nursing based on examinations from medical institutions, are eligible to change their status to the foreign patient's stay qualification (G-1-10)."
- Family of a person requiring long-term treatment (spouse and direct family)
Stay permit period
The stay period is within one year
Required documents
- Medical opinion, or similar documentation proving the necessity of self-treatment
- Documentation proving the ability to afford treatment and stay costs
- Identity guarantee
- Family relationship verification documents (only applicable if accompanied by spouse or direct relatives)
- Certificate of living maintenance ability review (used during 'stay period extension' review)
3. Those undergoing various lawsuits (G-1-3)
Target
- Those undergoing various civil lawsuits such as damage claims due to industrial - accidents, return of lease money, etc.
- Those undergoing various criminal lawsuits such as those who are on trial for non-custodial investigations after detention is canceled
- Those who are on trial after receiving bail permission
- Those who have been released after custody review and are on trial
- Those who have received probation and are appealing
- Those who are undergoing various family and administrative lawsuits
Stay Permission Period
Stay period is within six months
Required documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard size photo, fee
- Copy of the statement, certification of filing a lawsuit, copy of legal structure certificate, and other documents that can confirm the existence of the claim right
- Identity guarantee
- Family relationship or guardian verification documents (only for guardian's family)
- Certificate of living maintenance ability review (used during 'stay period extension' review)
4. Person under mediation at the Labor Office due to wage non-payment (G-1-4)
Eligibility
- Those who have filed a complaint with the Ministry of Employment and Labor for unpaid wages and are currently under mediation
- Those who have filed a complaint with the Ministry of Employment and Labor for unpaid wages but have not been resolved and are currently involved in a civil lawsuit
Stay Permit Period
Within the range of 6 months
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-size photo, fee
- Copy of the complaint submitted to the Ministry of Employment and Labor
- Wage non-payment certificate issued by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, etc.
- Identity guarantee
- Ability to maintain living proof (used for 'stay period extension' screening)
5. Refugee applicants (G-1-5) and Non-Recognition of Refugee status but granted humanitarian stay (G-1-6)
Eligibility
- Foreigners in the Republic of Korea who have applied for refugee recognition (G-1-5)
- Those received Non-Recognition of Refugee status but granted humanitarian stay (G-1-6)
Stay Permit Period
- Refugee applicants: within the range of 6 months to 1 year.
* However, the director can grant the stay period flexibly within 1 year considering the scheduled litigation period and other humanitarian reasons
- Those received Non-Recognition of Refugee status but granted humanitarian stay : 1 year from the date of notification
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, one standard-size photo, fee
- Proof of refugee application or proof of being granted humanitarian stay
- Proof of residence (lease agreement, accommodation provision confirmation, notification of expiry of stay, receipt of public utility bill, receipt of dormitory fee, refugee support facility from church, confirmation of residence from human rights organizations like UNHCR, etc.)
- The fee is the same as for general stay foreigners
6. People who need humanitarian consideration for pregnancy, childbirth, etc. (G-1-9)
Eligibility
- Those who find it difficult to leave the country immediately due to pregnancy or childbirth
Stay Permit Period
- 1 year
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-size photo, fee
- Medical certificate or other documents proving the reason
- Identity guarantee
7. Foreign patients (G-1-10)
Eligibility
- Those who entered the country with B-1, B-2, C-3 (including C-3-3) qualifications, and were recognized as needing long-term treatment or nursing care due to medical examinations, etc.
- Accompanying family members and caregivers who need stay with the long-term treatment patient
Stay Permit Period
- Within 1 year
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-size photo, fee
- Opinion from a medical institution or other documents proving the need for long-term treatment
- Documents proving the ability to cover treatment and stay costs.
※ If a sponsoring institution or guarantor guarantees the identity, submission is omitted
- Family relationship and caregiver proof documents
8. People who need humanitarian consideration, such as victims of sexual violence (G-1-11)
Eligibility
- Foreign residents who are under trial by a court, under investigation by an investigative agency, or undergoing other legal civil/criminal rights remedy procedures due to sexual violence, forced prostitution, habitual assault/abuse, serious crime damage, etc.
Stay Permit Period
1 year
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-size photo, fee
- Litigation-related documents or other proof of rights remedy
- Identity guarantee
9. People who meet other criteria (G-1-99)
Eligibility
- Domestic-born children who meet all of the following requirements from refugee applicants (G-1-5)
① The parent who is a refugee applicant (G-1-5) must be legally residing.
* However, if the refugee applicant (G-1-5) is under a departure extension, it does not apply
② The domestically born child must not have applied for refugee status and be under 17 years old.
* If the domestically born child has applied for refugee status, it does not apply
Stay Permit Period
- Granted until the expiration of the stay of the refugee applicant (G-1-5)
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport*, one standard-size photo, fee.
*If there is no passport due to the uniqueness of the refugee application, a reason letter can be used instead
- Documents proving the relationship with parents and documents proving the age of the minor
10. Family of the person granted humanitarian stay (G-1-12)
Eligibility
- Spouses and minor children of persons granted humanitarian stay (However, minor children with spouses are excluded)
Stay Permit Period
Within the range of the humanitarian stay permit holder's stay period
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, one standard-size photo, fee
- Family relationship proof documents
*(Spouse) Family relationship certificate, marriage certificate, etc.
- (Minor child) Birth certificate or other documents that can prove the relationship with parents and the age of the minor
- Residence proof documents (lease contract, accommodation provision confirmation, stay expiration notice, public utility bill receipt, dormitory fee receipt, church refugee support facility, residence confirmation from human rights organization UNHCR, etc.)
Extension of Stay (In case of extension of stay)
1. People and their families who are claiming for industrial accidents and are in treatment
Length of Stay Permit
- In principle, within the range of 6 months for the period of stay (however, severe patients within the range of 1 year)
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Hospital diagnosis due to an industrial accident
- 'Medical Treatment Plan Review Decision Notice' (Industrial Accident Insurance Card), Aftereffects Service Card, etc. issued by the Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service
- Other (G-1) Qualification Review Certificate
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
2. People and their families who are in treatment due to disease or accident
Length of Stay Permit
- In principle, within the range of 6 months for one stay permit
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Medical diagnosis and other documents proving the necessity of long-term treatment issued by a medical institution
- Documents proving the ability to secure the cost of treatment and stay
- Identity Guarantee Certificate
- Other (G-1) Qualification Review Certificate
- Proof of family relationship documents (only applicable when accompanied by a spouse or direct family)
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
3. People involved in various lawsuits (G-1-3)
Length of Stay Permit
- In principle, within the range of 6 months for one stay permit
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Copy of the complaint, proof of lawsuit filing, copy of legal aid decision, and other documents that can confirm the existence of the claim
- Identity Guarantee Certificate
- Other (G-1) Qualification Review Certificate
- Proof of family relationship or guardian documents (for families/guardians only)
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
4. Person under mediation at the Labor Office due to wage non-payment (G-1-4)
Length of Stay Permit
- G-1-4 qualification holders can extend their stay within a 6-month range
- Those who have been granted 'deferment of departure period' can extend their period within a 3-month range
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Confirmation of unpaid wages issued by the Ministry of Labor, receipt of the Korean Legal Aid Corporation, etc.
- Lawsuit-related documents (only applicable to those who are in the process of a lawsuit)
- Other (G-1) Qualification Approval Review Certificate
- Identity Guarantee Certificate
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
5. Refugee applicants and non-recognized refugees among humanitarian stay permit holders
Length of Stay Permit
- Refugee applicants
The chief, etc. may extend the period of stay for the applicant within a range of 6 months to 1 year each time
* However, the chief, etc. can flexibly grant the period within the legal period (1 year) considering the expected period of performing a lawsuit, other humanitarian reasons, etc.
- Humanitarian Stay Permit Holders
The period of stay can be extended within the range of one year at a time until the reason for the permit disappears.
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
- Fees are the same as those of general resident foreigners.
6. People who unavoidably need humanitarian care, such as pregnancy and childbirth
Length of Stay Permit
- Stay period can be extended within a range of 6 months
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Documents proving the necessity of extension, such as a medical diagnosis
- Identity Guarantee Certificate
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
7. Foreign Patients
Eligibility
- Individuals staying under G1-10 status who require long-term stay due to prolonged treatment or recuperation period
- Spouses and other accompanying family members and caregivers, whose accompaniment is recognized as necessary for patients needing long-term stay
Length of Stay Permit
- Stay period can be extended within a range of 1 year
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Documents that can prove the necessity of long-term stay issued by medical institutions, such as an opinion letter, diagnosis, etc.
- Documents proving the ability to secure the cost of treatment and stay
※ If a sponsor or a guarantor guarantees the identity, submission can be omitted. However, proof of ability to secure the cost of treatment and stay can still be required from the inviting institution if they invited the foreign patient for the first time or if there are many illegal aliens among the invitees
- Documents proving family relationship and caregiving
※ Only applicable to spouses and family members who need to enter the country together, can be omitted if previously submitted
- Additional documents for proxy application
▶ For institutions that have applied for visa issuance approval: dedicated staff registered in HUNET can apply on behalf (ID of the dedicated staff)
▶ Medical institutions not registered as inviting institutions: Representatives or staff of the medical institution where the foreigner is hospitalized (recuperating) can apply on behalf (Power of attorney, Employment verification)
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
8. People who need humanitarian consideration, such as victims of sexual violence
Length of Stay Permit
- Stay period can be extended within a range of 1 year
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, fees
- Lawsuit-related documents, proof of rights remedy
- Identity Guarantee Certificate
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, etc.)
9. People who fall under other reasons (G-1-99)
Eligibility
- Domestic-born children of Refugee applicants (G-1-5) who meet all of the following conditions:
① One or both parents should be a refugee applicant (G-1-5) *legally staying.
* However, if the refugee applicant (G-1-5) is a deferred departure, they are not eligible.
② Domestic-born children should be under 17 and have not applied for refugee status.
* If the domestic-born child has applied for refugee status, they are not eligible.
Length of Stay Permit
- Until the expiration date of the stay of the refugee applicant (G-1-5)
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-sized photo, fees
* If there is no passport due to the specificity of the refugee application, a statement of reasons can be substituted.
- Documents proving the relationship with the parent, such as a birth certificate, and documents that can verify the age of the minor child
10. Family of humanitarian stay permit holders (G-1-12)
Eligibility
- Spouses and minor children of humanitarian stay permit holders (However, minors who have spouses are excluded)
Length of Stay Permit
Within the stay period range of the humanitarian stay permit holder
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport and foreigner registration card
- Proof of residence documents (lease contract, accommodation confirmation letter, notice of expiration of stay period, receipt of public fee payment, receipt of dormitory fee, residence confirmation letter from church refugee support facilities, human rights organizations UNICR, etc.)
- The fee is the same as for general resident foreigners.