Is C-4-5 a normal work visa?
No. It is a short-term, purpose-limited activity status and not a general long-term employment visa.
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C-4-5 is a short-term activity/employment subtype for narrowly defined temporary specialized purposes. This page is structured from 2026 Ministry/KIS manuals and focuses on practical purpose framing, sponsor documents, and compliance boundaries.
View parent visa: C-4 — Short-Term Employment VisaC-4-5 is a short-stay activity category used for specific temporary assignments that do not fit tourism/business-visit-only channels. It is not a general long-term work visa and is strictly purpose-bound.
No. It is a short-term, purpose-limited activity status and not a general long-term employment visa.
It is limited and case-specific; many cases require strict adherence to the approved short-term period.
You should confirm with immigration before activity change; unapproved scope changes can create compliance issues.
C-3-8 is short-term business-visit focused, while C-4-5 is for specific short-term specialized activity/employment scope.
Last verified: 2026-04-16