🇰🇷 South Korea · Media / journalist

Journalism Visa (D-5, long-term) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-20 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Press accreditationRequired

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2444/view.do?seq=761422&page=3.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Employer sponsor

“▷Submission by employer in person (no appointment) or through an appointed travel agent [(click)](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2444/view.do?seq=761490&page=1).”

Press accreditation

“Dispatched duty at a branch office of media organizations, religious organizations and investment companies”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-20.

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