Journalism Visa (D-5)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks
- Fee
- USD 60 (single entry), USD 90 (multiple entry)
- Validity
- Duration of assignment, typically 1-2 years, renewable
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities eligible
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Employment
Must be employed by a foreign news organization or media outlet
Required status: Employment by foreign news organization
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Purpose of visit
Reporting, news gathering, or other journalistic activities for foreign media organizations
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa application form; Form url: https://www.visa.go.kr
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: USD 60 (single entry)
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
Accreditation type: Press credentials or assignment letter; Media organization: Foreign news organization or media outlet
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain press credentials, assignment letter from media organization, and employment proof
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Online application
Complete visa application form
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee
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Document submission
Submit application at Korean embassy or consulate
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Processing wait
Wait 2-4 weeks for processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with D-5 visa