G-1-10 비자발급절차 | Neo Global Medical

Medical Tourism Visa to Korea

Medical Tourism Visa to Korea

Medical Visa

Medical Tourism Visa to Korea

2. Guide to the G-1-10 Visa Issuance Procedure

Visa applicants must prepare the following documents.

G-1-10 Visa Issuance Procedure Guide (Visa for Stay for Treatment and Recovery)

The G-1-10 visa is a visa for foreigners who need to stay in Korea for an extended period to receive medical treatment or to recover after treatment.

It is primarily used for patients requiring severe treatment or for extending the stay of existing medical tourists.

Patients requiring long-term treatment in Korea
If you need to extend your stay on an existing short-term visa (C-3-3)
Cases where continued treatment in Korea is required due to an accident or illness

Unlike a general tourist visa, it is a visa for humanitarian stay.

issuance recipients

You are eligible to apply if you meet one of the following conditions.

Foreigners receiving treatment for severe illnesses
Patients requiring long-term recovery after surgery
Patients requiring continued treatment at domestic hospitals
Patients recommended by a medical institution

Issuance procedure

Treatment progress at a Korean hospital

Essential requirements

First, you must receive treatment at a Korean medical institution or have a treatment plan.

Treatment history or scheduled treatment
Medical staff in charge

2. Hospital-issued documents

For the G-1-10 visa, hospital documents are essential.

Medical Certificate (Korean)
Treatment report
Treatment plan
Confirmation of hospitalization or treatment

Approval is possible only if the necessity of treatment is clear.

4. Application at the Immigration Office

The G-1-10 visa is generally applied for inside Korea.

Application Location

Competent Immigration Office

Application Method

Principle of Personal Application
Hospital or Agency Representation Possible

3. Application document preparation

Documents to be prepared by Patient

Basic documentation

Passport
Foreigner Registration Card (for existing stay)
Visa Application Form

Proof of ability to pay medical expenses
Sponsor's financial documents (if required)

Proof of financial resources

5. Assessment and Decision

The immigration office will assess the following

Assessment Criteria

Necessity of treatment
Validity of treatment period
Stability of stay
Potential for illegal stay

Approximately 2 - 4 weeks

Processing Time

Generally granted for 3 months or 1 year
Extendable based on medical condition

Period of Stay

Extension of Stay

Extension may be applied for if treatment continues

Recent Medical Certificate
Report on Treatment Progress
Medical Statement from Hospital

Required Documents for Extension

Eligible for long-term residence
Stay recognized for medical treatment
Guardian accompaniment possible (with separate application
Humanitarian stay status

Features of the G-1-10