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K-Culture Training Visa launched

In force Visa & immigration

A specialised training visa for non-Korean trainees in K-pop, beauty, fashion, and cultural-industry training programmes was launched September 2024. Up to 2-year stay with mandatory affiliation with a registered Korean entertainment / training agency. Restricted purpose; cannot transition directly to general employment visas.

Who it affects

Non-Korean cultural-industry trainees (K-pop, drama, beauty industries).

Sources

Primary: Korea Ministry of Justice ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction