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faranjo
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 Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 2:09 am Post subject: Z visa from Korea |
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Hello people,
Has anyone ever applied for a Z visa from Korea?
I accepted a job in Zhuhai, but I'm very confused as how to apply for my invitation letter from Korea. I need to send all the documents to my school who will then send me an invitation letter which I need for the Z visa.
First thing is getting my papers (degree/ teaching credentials/ CRC) notarised. Can I get them notarised in Korea, or do I need to send it back to South Africa? Should they be translated into Chinese?
They ask for a Physical Examination record ("simple standard letter to certify that you are healthy and fit for work, can be obtained from any hospital, clinic or family doctor") Where is Seoul can I get this done? Will the hospital know what I need?
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SH_Panda
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 5:19 am Post subject: |
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| If it's your first ever Z visa, then you'll need to return to SA to do everything. |
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happeningthang
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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You shouldn't HAVE to go home. You need some things done at home - but a friend or relative can do it - or there are some agencies that you could approach.
Basically - the degree and other documents need to be authenticated in the country they originate from - so the notary public etc can recognise and declare them as 'true' copies or documents.
Some employers will ask you to translate the documents - but were it me I'd have them do that.
Hope that helps. |
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SH_Panda
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| happeningthang wrote: |
You shouldn't HAVE to go home. You need some things done at home - but a friend or relative can do it - or there are some agencies that you could approach.
Basically - the degree and other documents need to be authenticated in the country they originate from - so the notary public etc can recognise and declare them as 'true' copies or documents.
Some employers will ask you to translate the documents - but were it me I'd have them do that.
Hope that helps. |
Pretty sure you have to apply from your home country if it's your first Z visa. Might have changed, but that was the case for years. |
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jimpellow
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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| SH_Panda wrote: |
| happeningthang wrote: |
You shouldn't HAVE to go home. You need some things done at home - but a friend or relative can do it - or there are some agencies that you could approach.
Basically - the degree and other documents need to be authenticated in the country they originate from - so the notary public etc can recognise and declare them as 'true' copies or documents.
Some employers will ask you to translate the documents - but were it me I'd have them do that.
Hope that helps. |
Pretty sure you have to apply from your home country if it's your first Z visa. Might have changed, but that was the case for years. |
Yes, it has been changing. I hate to offer advice on such matters as China has recently outdone itself with a host of changes - a fair amount which contradict each other.
The advice about having to have legwork done back home, one way or another, for the CBC, having degree authenticated etc.. sounds spot on.
I would say that a year ago the poster would have most likely needed to return home, save for a few jurisdictions which did not require it. Now we have Shanghai which will allow one to come on a tourist visa and convert. There has also been the visa on arrival pilot program in some provinces which would not require it. I also believe that the new ABC pilot program, in some other provinces(and replacing some of the VOA provinces) is done more online and it is not required to go home. I believe the ABC is the one that will (has?) gone national.
You will never get a correct response unless you specify the jurisdiction where the employer is located, and you receive very recent information as to what their current procedures are. |
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Enduro
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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| In 2015, I had no problem applying for a Z visa in Korea. All that was required was a valid residence permit and I had to get a background check from Korea as well. Then again, that was 2 years ago. Not sure what has changed now. |
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