C-4 (Short-Term Employment)
Applicants: Persons engaged in short-term employment/profit activities
Stay period: Within 90 days (non-extendable)
C-4 Short Term Employment - Short-term Employment Such as Research, Advertising, Etc.
Quick Overview
- Best for: Persons engaged in short-term employment/profit activities
- Typical stay: Within 90 days (non-extendable)
- What to prepare: Passport, application form, and photo are basic. Check additional documents by visa type.
Detailed Description
Persons recognized by the Minister of Justice as persons seeking employment in the fields of crop cultivation and harvesting and raw processing of marine products, as determined by the Minister of Justice in consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency (C-4-1 to C-4-4).
Those who intend to work for a short period of time for the purpose of earning money, such as temporary entertainment, advertising, fashion modeling, lectures, research, and technical guidance (C-4-5)
Maximum period of stay: 90 days
Who can apply?
Short-term seasonal employment (C-4-1, C-4-2, C-4-3, C-4-4)
See eligibility for seasonal work (E-8)
Short-term employment other than seasonal work (C-4-5)
Temporary box office activities
Advertising, fashion activities
Teaching, lecturing
Research, technical instruction
Required Documents
Visa application, passport, one standard-sized photo, and fee
Employment contract
Employment recommendation letter from the relevant department (affiliated organization)
Documents related to the establishment of the organization (business license, corporate register, etc.)
What to watch out for
- Even with the same visa code, outcomes can differ by nationality, education, career, and stay history.
- Please re-check document issue dates, translation, and notarization requirements right before submission.
- Stay period and work scope are finalized by the actual permit details.