Other status visa at a glance
| Official name | Other status (G-1) |
|---|---|
| Definition | A person recognised by the Minister of Justice from among those who do not fall within the legal scope of any other visa status |
| Nature | The law does not set this visa status around a single purpose or a single set of requirements |
| Work | Work is not automatically included in the visa status. It depends on the subtype and whether permission is granted |
| How K-Biz Visa handles it | We check the reason for your stay, then set out what we can take on |
Subtypes
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| G-1-1 | Industrial accident |
| G-1-2 | Illness or accident |
| G-1-5 | Refugee applicant |
| G-1-6 | Humanitarian status holder |
| G-1-7 | Accidental death |
| G-1-9 | Humanitarian stay for pregnancy and childbirth |
| G-1-10 | Recuperation and treatment |
| G-1-11 | Victim of sexual violence |
The list above shows examples of schemes whose names are confirmed in official documents. It is not the full list of G-1 subtypes, and it is not a list of the work K-Biz Visa handles. We explain the scope of consultation and filing after we check the reason for your stay.
Common points of confusion
- No single purpose
- Other status (G-1) is a catch-all visa status for people who do not fall under any other visa status. It is not decided by one purpose alone, such as an industrial accident or medical treatment.
- Work is not automatic
- Holding other status (G-1) does not automatically allow you to work. The subtype and whether permission is granted are reviewed separately.
- Work for refugee applicants
- Refugee applicants can work once six months have passed from the application date, and only with permission. Work does not become automatic at that point. Whether other subtypes can work is not decided by this rule.
- The subtypes are examples
- Only some subtypes are named in official documents. For each type, the people covered, documents, period of stay and whether work is allowed need to be checked separately in the official guidance at the time of application.
Before the consultation
For your first enquiry, tell us why you want to stay in Korea now. You do not need to send documents yet.
What to tell us first
- Why you want to stay and your current situation
- Your current visa status and period of stay
- Your connection to relevant bodies, such as a medical institution or an investigative agency
- Whether you need to work
Documents we ask for later
- Documents that explain your situation
- Documents on your current visa status
- Copies of your passport and ID
We ask only for the sensitive documents the review needs, and keep and delete them under our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
It is a catch-all visa status for people recognised by the Minister of Justice from among those who do not fall within the legal scope of any other visa status. Some cases have confirmed names, such as industrial accidents, illness or accidents, and long-term medical treatment. Even so, it is not a single-purpose visa status.
Holding other status (G-1) does not automatically allow you to work. It depends on the subtype and whether permission is granted. Refugee applicants can work with permission once six months have passed from the application date.
In the consultation, we first look at why you want to stay in Korea now and your situation. The subtype and procedure that apply depend on the facts of your case.
Related agencies and laws
The procedures and criteria on this page follow the guidance of the agencies and the laws below. How they apply is checked case by case.
Agencies
- Ministry of Justice immigration offices
- Korea Visa Portal
Laws
- Immigration Act
- Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act
Send an enquiryTell us why you want to stay in Korea now, and K-Biz Visa will first set out what we can take on and reply to you.