If you wish to continue staying in Korea, you must obtain an extension of stay before your current period expires.

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  Extension Period

  
  • 1)

    Generally, an extension period of 6 months is granted.

    
  • 2)

    If job-seeking activities are deemed insufficient or if an applicant is a professional worker (E-7) employed by a company subject to the National Employment Protection Review, a 3-month extension may be granted.

    
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  How to Apply

  
  • 1)

    Applications can be submitted in person at the local immigration office starting 4 weeks prior to expiration or online via Hi Korea.

    
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  Required Documents

  
  • 1)

    Application Form (form here)

    
  • 2)

    Passport and Alien Registration Card

    
  • 3)

    Activity Plan by Visa Type:

    

    Must include activities over the past 6 months and future plans.

    • ①

      General Job-Seeking (D-10-1): Job-Seeking Plan

      
    • ②

      Technology Startup Preparation (D-10-2): Technology Startup Activity Plan

      
    • ③

      Advanced Technology Intern (D-10-3): Internship Activity Plan

      
  • 4)

    Proof of Financial Support for Stay

    
    • ①

      Bank Balance Certificate showing an amount equal to the annual housing cost for a single-person household multiplied by the number of months of stay.

      
    • ②

      For D-10-1 applicants who are Korean university graduates with high Korean language proficiency and D-10-2 applicants who participated in the K-Startup Grand Challenge, submit documents proving the respective qualifications instead.

      
    • ③

      For Advanced Technology Interns (D-10-3): If receiving a salary for internship activities, salary payment records can replace the bank balance certificate.

      
  • 5)

    Proof of Residence:

    

    Lease agreement, accommodation confirmation letter, expiration notice of stay period, utility bill receipts, dormitory fee receipts, etc.

  • 6)

    Additional Documents by Qualification Type

    
    • ①

      D-10-1 Point-Based Applicants: Supporting documents for point-based evaluation (e.g., employment certificates, KIIP completion certificates).

      
    • ②

      D-10-3 Advanced Technology Interns:

      
      • Certificate of employment as an intern.
      • Business registration certificate, research facility and personnel details, employment insurance subscriber list.
      • Documents proving the inviting company maintains its qualification as an advanced technology intern employer.
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  Fees

  

  In-person Application: 60,000 KRW Online Application: 50,000 KRW

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  Important Notes

  
  • 1)

    Conduct Job-Seeking Activities in Advance:

    

    Immigration may not recognize job-seeking activities conducted frequently right before the visa expiration.

  • 2)

    Age in Point System:Age is calculated based on full (international) age.

    
  • 3)

    If urgent points are needed, applicants can take the KIIP exam (results available within 2 days).

    
  • 4)

    Restrictions on Frequent Changes from E-7 to D-10:

    

    If there have been 3 D-10 changes within the past 3 years, the 4th change will be restricted.