<<E-6 VISA: Artist, Entertainer & Athlete>>
E6비자 예술흥행비자
E-6 VISA is referred to as Artist, Entertainer and Athlete visa and you are allowed to engage in activities such as;
*1. Any artistic, musical or literature activities that generate incomes/profits (i.e.: the composer, sculptor, painter, craftsman, writer or a photographer, playing musical instruments, fashion model or a teacher of music, painting, literature, photograph, movie, dance, physical education(gym) or other artistic activities or a professional athlete etc.).
*2 Maximum Period of Stay: 2 years (Extendable)
*3. However, ifyou are staying for 90 days or less, you are eligible to apply for the Short-Term Employment(C-4) visa.
*4. There are three types of E-6 VISA as below.
(1) E-6-1 VISA (Artist): You are a person who is engaging in musical, artistic, literature activities which generate incomes/profits or you are an actress/actor engaging in entertainment activities designated by the Performance Act (composer, painter, photographer and others, artist, a member of #orchestra or conductor, #advertising, #fashion_model, badook(go) player, celebrity, theatrical actors/actress, makeup artists).
(2) E-6-2 VISA (Hotel and Entertainment): You are not eligible to apply for the E-6-1 visa and you are a performer at a hotel or an adult establishment site (popular music․playing instruments, circus․magician and others).
(3) E-6-3 VISA (Athlete): People working in sports industry such as professional soccer․baseball․basketball athletes, their managers and coaches.
*5. Necessary Recommendation Letter.
(1) If you are going to perform in accordance with the Performance Act: Recommendation Letter from the Korea Media Rating Board.
(2) If you are going to perform at a stage at a hotel etc. in accordance with the Tourism Development Act: Recommendation Letter from Korea Media Rating Board.
(3) If you are going to work for advertisement, fashion model etc., you need Recommendation Letter from Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
(4) If you are going to work for a person on-air (TV or etc.), you need Recommendation Letter from Minister of Science, ICT & Future Planning.
(5) If you are a professional athlete, you need Recommendation Letter from its relevant Association or Organization.
**VISA in KOREA specializing E series visas and F series visas.**