LTR Highly-Skilled Visa (Sports & Performance) → South Korea (K League / KBL / V-League) 🇰🇷
KFA Regulations + E-6 Arts/Sports Visa + KADA Code · KFA + K League + KBL + KADA · K League 1/2 · KBL · V-League
LTR Highly-Skilled Visa (Sports & Performance) in South Korea (K League / KBL / V-League) falls under KFA Regulations + E-6 Arts/Sports Visa + KADA Code — federation KFA + K League + KBL + KADA, league K League 1/2 · KBL · V-League.
Partner network: FAT, NOCT, TESF, FIFA TMS, CAS Lausanne, FIFPro, Sportradar Integrity, Lloyd's of London sports underwriters.
South Korea (K League / KBL / V-League) legal framework: KFA Regulations + E-6 Arts/Sports Visa + KADA Code — enforced by KFA + K League + KBL + KADA · league K League 1/2 · KBL · V-League. Asian Quota + 3+1 foreign rule + E-6 visa 1-2 years + military service exemption for Olympic/Asian Games medallists.
Cross-border path: FIFA TMS (football) / FIBA (basketball) / World Athletics + destination work permit + tax residency planning.
LTR Highly-Skilled Visa (Sports & Performance) takes 60-120 working days at 85,000-285,000 บาท — includes KFA + K League + KBL + KADA and club legal liaison.
Transfer success — 280+ FIFA ITC moves in 2022-2025 across Thai League, J.League, K League, MLS and Saudi Pro League.
Coverage
How it works
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Map KFA Regulations + E-6 Arts/Sports Visa + KADA Code
Quota / wage floor / tax regime / agent rules under KFA + K League + KBL + KADA.
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Club due diligence
Financial fair play + license + transfer dispute history in K League 1/2 · KBL · V-League.
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Contract + ITC
Contract drafting + FIFA TMS / NF filing + minor protection if U-18.
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Visa + tax + family
Skilled-worker / athlete visa + tax residency planning + dependants + schooling.
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Registration + ongoing
League registration + disciplinary monitoring + season-by-season renewal.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in South Korea (K League / KBL / V-League)?
KFA Regulations + E-6 Arts/Sports Visa + KADA Code
Governing body?
KFA + K League + KBL + KADA
Covered leagues?
K League 1/2 · KBL · V-League
Market-specific notes?
Asian Quota + 3+1 foreign rule + E-6 visa 1-2 years + military service exemption for Olympic/Asian Games medallists.
Foreign player quota?
League-dependent — Thai League 5+1 Asian · J.League 5+1 Asian · La Liga 3 non-EU · Saudi 8 foreign · USA P-1A unlimited.
Athlete tax regimes?
Beckham Law (ES) 24% · Decreto Crescita (IT) 50% reduction · impatriate (FR) 30% exemption · LTR (TH) 17% · Saudi/UAE 0%.
Visa lead time?
Skilled-worker 4-12 weeks · GBE (UK) 2-4 weeks · LTR (TH) 8-16 weeks · P-1A (US) 4-8 weeks.