Can K-pop trainees enter Korea on an E-6 visa?

Yes. Foreign trainees with a signed contract from a Korean entertainment company (e.g., HYBE, SM, JYP, YG) can enter on an E-6 visa. Some companies use a D-4 (training) or C-4 (short-term performance) visa depending on the length and nature of the engagement.

What is the E-6-2 subcategory?

E-6-2 covers entertainment performance at certain commercial venues. Due to concerns about human trafficking, applications undergo enhanced scrutiny and must be approved by both immigration and the Ministry of Justice.

Can a foreign athlete in the KBO or K League get an E-6?

Yes. Foreign athletes in Korean professional sports leagues (baseball, soccer, basketball) use the E-6-3 sub-category (athletes, coaches, and managers), sponsored by their respective teams and leagues.

Can I do freelance performances on an E-6?

The E-6 is tied to the specific employer or venue listed in your contract. Taking additional paid performances without authorization is not permitted. Speak to your 행정사 about the scope of your permitted activities.

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한국 E-6 비자Arts & Entertainment Visa

Perform, produce, or work in the Korean arts and entertainment industry.

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체류 기간

Up to 2 years (renewable, tied to contract)

처리 기간

2–4 weeks

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개요

The E-6 visa is issued to foreign nationals who will engage in profit-making arts, entertainment, or performance activities in Korea. Sub-categories: E-6-1 (music, fine arts, literature, broadcasting/entertainment activities), E-6-2 (performance at hotel facilities and entertainment venues — subject to enhanced review), and E-6-3 (professional athletes, team coaches, managers).

E-6 비자는 누구를 위한 것인가요?

Foreign performers, athletes, entertainers, and related professionals working professionally in Korea. Common applicants include K-pop company trainees and artists, foreign athletes in Korean sports leagues (baseball, basketball, soccer), foreign models, DJs performing at commercial venues, and TV/film actors.

자격 요건

Signed performance or employment contract with a Korean entertainment company, sports team, or commercial venue
Demonstrated professional experience or recognized talent in the relevant art or sport
For E-6-2 (performance at hotel and entertainment venue facilities): additional review by immigration due to anti-trafficking regulations
No criminal record
Valid passport

필요 서류

1.
Valid passport + completed visa application form + passport photo
2.
Signed contract with a Korean entertainment company, agency, or sports organization
3.
Portfolio, performance history, or professional credentials (recordings, press coverage, competition results, etc.)
4.
Criminal background check from home country (apostilled, issued within 3 months)
5.
Employer's/sponsor's business registration documents
6.
For athletes: invitation letter from the Korean sports federation or league

단계별 신청 방법

1
Sign a contract with a Korean entity
Secure a professional contract with a Korean entertainment company, sports club, or venue. Your Korean sponsor will play a key role in the visa process.
2
Prepare your portfolio and documents
Compile evidence of your professional career — recordings, performance history, awards, team contracts for athletes. Have your criminal background check apostilled.
3
Apply at the Korean consulate
Submit the visa application at the Korean embassy or consulate in your country. Processing is typically 2–4 weeks.
4
Arrive and register
Register at the immigration office within 90 days of arrival to receive your ARC.

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E-6 신청을 전문으로 하는 검증된 전문가와 연결하세요.

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한국 E-6 비자Arts & Entertainment Visa

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