(1) An alien who intends to obtain a visa pursuant to Article 7 (1) of the Act shall submit a visa application accompanied by documents prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Justice, to the Minister of Justice. <Amended on Aug. 5, 2020>
(2) Where an alien submits a visa application pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Justice shall issue a visa to the alien, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Justice. In such cases, the visa shall contain necessary matters, such as the status and period of stay under Article 10 of the Act. <Amended on Aug. 5, 2020>
(3) In issuing a visa pursuant to paragraph (2), the Minister of Justice may use electronic communications media. <Added on Sep. 18, 2018; Aug. 5, 2020>
(4) In issuing a visa under paragraph (2), the Minister of Justice may issue a document confirming the issuance of a visa to the alien. In such cases, necessary matters, such as the status and period of stay under Article 10 of the Act, shall be stated in the document. <Added on Aug. 5, 2020>
(5) When the Minister of Justice deems it necessary for issuing a visa, he or she may require an alien intending to apply for a visa to submit a letter of recommendation issued by the head of the related central administrative agency, or may seek the opinion of such head. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018; Aug. 5, 2020>
(6) Criteria for the issuance of letters of recommendation under paragraph (5) shall be separately determined by the head of the related central administrative agency in consultation with the Minister of Justice. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018; Aug. 5, 2020>
(7) Where the Minister of Justice issues a visa allowing its holder to engage in job-seeking activities, he or she shall consider the domestic employment situation. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018; Aug. 5, 2020>[This Article Wholly Amended on Nov. 1, 2011]