South Korea · Journalist Visa

Long-Term News Coverage Visa (D-5)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-20 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

D-5 cobertura de longa duração (>90 dias; C-1 p/ ≤90 dias). Exige press card internacional + emprego/destacamento por ór…

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

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Job offer

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Direct answer

D-5 cobertura de longa duração (>90 dias; C-1 p/ ≤90 dias). Exige press card internacional + emprego/destacamento por órgão de média estrangeiro.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

24 months

Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

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Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Seoul

Single (monthly)€1,764

Family (monthly)€3,500

Rent 1BR (center)€858

Groceries€441

Transport pass€106

Busan

Single (monthly)€1,380

Family (monthly)€2,800

Rent 1BR (center)€621

Groceries€345

Transport pass€83

Incheon

Single (monthly)€1,400

Family (monthly)€2,850

Rent 1BR (center)€635

Groceries€350

Transport pass€84

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Long-Term News Coverage Visa (D-5)?

D-5 cobertura de longa duração (>90 dias; C-1 p/ ≤90 dias). Exige press card internacional + emprego/destacamento por órgão de média estrangeiro.

Are there alternative pathways to South Korea?

Yes. South Korea offers 34 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our South Korea country page.

What is the cost of living in South Korea?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Seoul: €1,764/mo; Busan: €1,380/mo; Incheon: €1,400/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

overseas.mofa.go.kr

Data last verified: 2026-06-20 · See our methodology

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