(1) The Minister of Justice may issue a visa issuance certificate to an alien who intends to enter the Republic of Korea, upon application of the alien, before issuing a visa under Article 7(1), if deemed particularly necessary.
(2) An application for a visa issuance certificate under paragraph (1) may be filed by any person who intends to invite an alien to the Republic of Korea on behalf of the alien.
(3) Eligibility, criteria and procedures for the issuance of visa issuance certificates under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Justice.[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]