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KOREA VISA GUIDE

E-6-1

Arts and Entertainment

For foreign artists and entertainers conducting paid artistic or entertainment activities in Korea.

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Who may be considered?

  • An artist or entertainer performing paid activities in Korea
  • An applicant with a genuine Korean contract
  • A Korean agency or inviting party able to demonstrate eligibility and an executable activity plan
02

What should be reviewed first?

Correct E-6 subtype based on actual activity
Applicant profile and artistic identity
Contract, compensation and detailed activity plan
Agency registration, operations and performance at extension
03

How the case is approached

  1. 01Classify the actual activity
  2. 02Review the contract and inviting agency
  3. 03Complete any required recommendation procedure
  4. 04Apply and maintain records of actual activities and changes
04

Common questions

How should an artist's career connect to the Korean activity plan?

Representative work and experience should connect directly to the contracted role, schedule and compensation structure in Korea.

What is reviewed after a required recommendation step?

Immigration still reviews the applicant, agency, contract, detailed activities and purpose of stay.

Scope of this guide

This page explains general review points. The applicable route, required evidence and filing location depend on the applicant's nationality, history, company or family relationship and circumstances at the time of filing.

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