Updated : 2025-12-07
D-10 Visa
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals who have transitioned from a Study (D-2-1~4, D-2-7) visa to a Job-Seeking (D-10) visa and meet all of the following conditions
Obtained an associate degree or higher from a domestic university within the past 3 years.
Possess a valid TOPIK Level 4 or higher certificate, or have passed the KIIP Level 4 midterm evaluation or been assigned to Level 5 in the pre-assessment (81 points or higher).
No prior professional work experience under E-1~E-7 visa categories.
No violations of the Immigration Act or other laws (excluding fines).
Individuals under Technology Startup Preparation (D-10-2) and Advanced Technology Internship (D-10-3) categories are not allowed to work part-time.
Allowed Work Fields
General interpretation/translation, food service assistance, office assistance, etc.
Tourist guide assistance and duty-free shop sales assistance.
Part-time or full-time seasonal employment activities (E-8).
Restricted Fields of Work
Specialized fields (E-1 ~ E-7), non-professional fields (E-9, E-10).
Manufacturing and construction industries are generally restricted based on business registration. However, manufacturing is permitted if the applicant holds TOPIK Level 4 (or has completed KIIP Level 4).
※ Construction: Immediate deportation upon first violation, regardless of circumstances.
Facilities related to teaching minors foreign languages:
Activities such as safety assistance or play assistance in English kids’ cafes or English camps are allowed if the applicant provides a criminal background check and a medical certificate, including drug test results.
Activities in specific types of work such as delivery riders, substitute drivers, insurance planners, private tutors, and door-to-door sales agents are prohibited.
Allowed working hours
| Korean Language Proficiency Requirements | Allowed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Weekends‧Holidays | ||
|
① TOPIK Level 5 or higher ② KIIP graduates or those scoring 60 or higher in the comprehensive evaluation |
X | 25 hours | No limit |
| O | 30 hours | No limit | |
Application Procedure
Approval Process
| Employment Contract Preparation | Application | Approval |
|---|---|---|
|
Employment contract between the employer and employee (Standard labor contract, including hourly wage) |
Applications must be submitted in person to the designated immigration office. (Online application is not available for the D-10 visa category.) |
Permission sticker attached to the foreign registration card or online approval certificate printing |
Required Documents
Passport, Alien Registration Card, and application form.
Copy of the business registration certificate and standard employment contract.
Graduation certificate.
Korean proficiency proof: TOPIK certificate or KIIP qualification certificate.
Application fee
120,000 KRW
Penalties for Violations
| Category | 1st Violation | 2nd Violation | 3rd Violation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Without Permission |
Restricted from part-time employment permission for 1 year |
Deportation order (Re-entry not allowed) |
|
|
Permission Granted but Conditions Violated |
Restricted from part-time employment permission during the study period |
Deportation order |
