The G-1 visa
Miscellaneous (incl. Refugee Applicants)
Why there is no self-check for this visa
We deliberately do not offer a self-check for this one. Refugee and humanitarian status is decided case by case on individual circumstances, and a wrong answer here could do real harm: either discouraging someone with a genuine claim, or giving false hope. Please speak to a refugee support organisation, a lawyer, or the immigration office directly rather than relying on any online tool.
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About the G-1 visa
Covers refugee applicants, humanitarian stay, medical treatment and other exceptional cases.
Documents this visa asks for
Which of these apply depends on your route. Immigration officers decide the final list.
- Application form, passport, a standard photo and the fee
- Proof of where you live
Source: 법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부「사증민원·체류민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼」(2026. 7.), pages 체류 502-517. An estimate. Immigration officers decide.