G-1 Humanitarian Visa Korea — Asylum, Medical Stay, Domestic Violence & All Subtypes

• For foreign nationals who are a party, victim, or key witness in ongoing criminal or civil proceedings in Korea

• Duration: Duration of the proceedings

• Contact: Your attorney or the nearest legal aid center

G-1-4: Wage theft and labor dispute (임금체불/노동관계 분쟁)

• For foreign workers pursuing unpaid wage claims or labor rights disputes through the Ministry of Employment and Labor or courts

• Work authorization may be granted to cover living expenses during proceedings

• Contact: 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor hotline)

G-1-5: Refugee status applicant (난민신청자)

• For foreign nationals who formally applied for refugee status under the Refugee Act (난민법)

• Duration: 6 months, renewable while application is pending

• Work: Available after 6 months if the application is still undecided

• Apply at immigration office within 1 year of entry

G-1-6: Humanitarian stay permit (인도적 체류허가)

• For foreign nationals not qualifying for full refugee status but facing serious humanitarian risks if deported

• Often granted to asylum seekers from active conflict zones

• Duration: 1 year, renewable. Work: Requires separate application.

G-1-8: Long-stay children (장기체류 아동)

• For foreign children who have lived in Korea for an extended period and have no other qualifying status

• Covers children who grew up in Korea and are enrolled in Korean schools

G-1-9: Pregnancy and childbirth (임신·출산)

• For foreign nationals in Korea who are pregnant or have recently given birth and whose visa would otherwise expire

• Duration: Until mother and child are in stable condition for travel

• Work: Generally not authorized

G-1-10: Foreign patient (외국인 환자)

• For foreign nationals on short-stay visas who are receiving inpatient treatment and cannot depart

• Distinct from C-3-3 medical tourism (which is a pre-planned entry) — G-1-10 is for unexpected medical needs

• Requires hospital documentation confirming ongoing treatment necessity

G-1-11: Sexual violence victim (성폭력 피해자)

• For foreign nationals who are victims of sexual violence in Korea, during proceedings and recovery

• Contact: 117 (trafficking/violence hotline), 1366 (domestic violence/sexual violence hotline)

G-1-12: Family of humanitarian permit holder (인도적 체류허가자 가족)

• For the immediate family of G-1-6 (humanitarian stay permit) holders

• Duration: Tied to the primary G-1-6 holder's permit

G-1-99: Other humanitarian circumstances

• Catch-all for exceptional cases not covered by G-1-1 through G-1-12 — assessed individually by the immigration officer

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