Temporary employment visa for South Korea is a visa for those who are going to travel to South Korea for short-term paid work or a temporary professional assignment. The visa is called Short-Term Employee Visa C-4-5 and can be used for temporary appearances, modeling assignments, lectures, research, technical advice or consulting assignments. The visa is issued as a single-entry visa and the stay can be granted for up to 90 days.
At Alla Visum, you can get help with your application for a Temporary Employment Visa to South Korea. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can start the application online, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About the Temporary Employment Visa for South Korea
The Temporary Employment Visa to South Korea, also known as the Short-Term Employee Visa C-4-5, is a visa for individuals who will be performing a short-term paid job or professional assignment in South Korea.
According to the Embassy of South Korea in Sweden, the C-4-5 may be relevant for people who will be traveling to South Korea for temporary shows or appearances, advertising and modeling assignments, lectures, speaking engagements, research, technical consultation, or similar short-term employment or assignment-related activities.
The visa is a real entry visa and must be applied for before departure. The application is made through the Embassy of South Korea and requires documents that prove both the assignment in South Korea and the company or organization that invites you.
The visa is issued as a single-entry visa. You should enter South Korea within three months of the visa's issuance date, and the period of stay can be granted for up to 90 days.
You will need the following documents to apply:
Sent through a contract
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- Copy of the contract
- The dispatch order
Occupations in IT (information technology), e-business, BT (bio-technology), NT (nano-technology), new composite materials, transport facilities, digital appliances or environmental energy.
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- A certificate of employment
- Letter of recommendation from the Minister of the relevant ministry (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Science, ICT and Foresight), a copy of the certificate of the company registration.
- A copy of the company's certificate of registration
Temporary Entertainment or Advertisement
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- The Recommendation Letter on the Motion Pictures Grade Committee Performance
- Information about the performance
- References
If one intends to perform in a hotel or entertainment venue other than what has been described in Article 1 of the Tourism Promotion Act
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- The Recommendation Letter on the Motion Pictures Grade Committee Performance
- Information about the performance
- Certificate of your qualifications or profession
- References
Others
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- Employment contracts
- Letters of recommendation
- A copy of the company's certificate of registration
South Korea can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
South Korea Temporary Employment Visa Rules
Important rules to know:
- The visa is intended for short-term paid work or professional assignments in South Korea
- The visa can be used for performances, modeling assignments, lectures, research, and technical consultation, for example
- The visa is issued as a single-entry visa
- You must enter South Korea within three months of the visa issuance date
- The stay can be granted for up to 90 days
- The visa is not intended for long-term employment or permanent work in South Korea
- The visa is not intended for study, tourism, or regular business meetings without work
- The Embassy of South Korea may request additional documents if needed for the assessment
- The final decision is always made by South Korea's immigration authorities
- Extension and registration in South Korea are handled by Korean immigration authorities
Are you a Swedish citizen?
Swedish citizens who are going to perform short-term paid work or a temporary professional assignment in South Korea need an appropriate work-related visa, such as C-4-5. This applies even if the stay is short, as the purpose of the trip is work or assignments and not ordinary tourism.
Embassy of South Korea in Sweden
The embassy of South Korea in Sweden is located in Stockholm and represents the Republic of Korea in Sweden. The embassy is responsible for diplomatic relations between South Korea and Sweden, as well as handling consular issues, visa matters, cultural exchange, and the promotion of trade and investment between the countries. Sweden and South Korea have had diplomatic relations since 1959, and the cooperation includes trade, technology, research and education.
For people who need assistance with a visa to South Korea, Alla Visum offers professional assistance with the application process, document review and guidance before travel. We help ensure that the application meets current requirements and regulations.
Embassy of Sweden in South Korea
The embassy of Sweden in South Korea is located in Seoul and represents Sweden in the Republic of Korea. The Embassy works with bilateral relations, trade, innovation, cultural exchange and consular issues. Sweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with South Korea after the Korean War, and the countries today have extensive cooperation in business, research, green technology and innovation.
For South Korean citizens and residents of South Korea who are planning to travel to Sweden for a short stay, Alla Visum can help with the application for a Schengen visa to Sweden. We offer support throughout the process, from document control to guidance on application requirements and processing.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Short-Term Employee Visa to South Korea
The Temporary Employment Visa for South Korea is a visa for people who will be performing short-term paid work or a temporary professional assignment in South Korea.
The Short-Term Employee Visa C-4-5 is the official visa type for short-term employment or temporary work-related assignments in South Korea.
You may need this visa if you are traveling to South Korea for performance, advertising or modeling assignments, lectures, research, technical advice, or consulting assignments, for example.
The visa is issued as a single-entry visa and you should enter South Korea within three months of the visa's issuance date.
The stay can be granted for up to 90 days with the Short-Term Employee Visa C-4-5.
You will need a visa application, a valid passport, a copy of your passport, a visa photo, an invitation from South Korea, a certificate of registration of a Korean company, and documents proving the mission.
Yes, a formal invitation from a company or organization in South Korea is required for this visa type.
If you are only going to attend meetings or business visits without performing paid work, a different visa type may be more suitable. C-4-5 is mainly for short-term work or assignments.
No, this visa is intended for short-term assignments. If the work is to last longer than 90 days, a different work-related visa type may be required.
The price starts from 3 900 SEK per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
If you need to stay longer than 90 days, a different work-related visa category or a special permit may be required.
If you are going to do short-term paid work or a temporary professional assignment, the C-4-5 may be the right visa type. For longer work, a different visa category is required.
If the main purpose is study, student visas, such as D-2 or D-4, are more suitable.
If you are only going to business meetings, a business-related visa or other form of entry may be relevant. If you are going to perform work or a paid assignment, C-4-5 may be required.
If the purpose is only private visit, this is not the right visa type. In this case, a different visa type or visa-free entry may be relevant, depending on the length and purpose of the stay.
Extension and any permits in South Korea are handled by Korean immigration authorities. Decisions are always made by the authorities.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Short-Term Employee Visa
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
90 days
Requirements for Short-Term Employee Visa to South Korea
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Work permits