Foreign seafarers under the E-10-2 visa are required to work at the business specified in their initial employment permit. Workplace change applications are only allowed in cases where continued work at the original business is not possible.

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  Conditions for Change

  
  • 1)

    When wages are reduced due to business suspension or leave caused by the vessel owner's circumstances.

    

    (excluding off-season or fishing net maintenance periods)

  • 2)

    When the business cannot continue due to bankruptcy, business closure reporting, or court-ordered rehabilitation.

    
  • 3)

    When the vessel owner recommends termination of the employment contract due to: Business transfer, merger, or downsizing.

    
  • 4)

    When the vessel owner fails to comply with the emplyment contract terms, such as

    
    • ①

      Wage arrears of 3 months or more.

      

      (requires a Wage Arrears Confirmation Certificate)

    • ②

      Paying wages below the minimum specified under the Korean Seafarers Act

      

      (minimum wages for seafarers are higher than for general occupations).

    • ③

      Assigning work outside the location specified in the employment contract, leading to employment restriction (excludes transfers within the same fleet).

      
    • ④

      Prolonged non-compliance with employment contract terms.

      
  • 5)

    When workplace injuries or illnesses occur and the employer fails to take safety and health measures required by law within one month.

    
  • 6)

    When the vessel owner’s unjust treatment makes continued employment difficult, such as:

    
    • ①

      Physical violence, verbal abuse, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault by the employer or colleagues.

      
    • ②

      Unreasonable discrimination based on nationality, religion, or physical characteristics.

      
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  Required Documents

  
  • 1)

    Application form.

    
  • 2)

    Passport, Alien Registration Card, and application fee.

    
  • 3)

    Employment recommendation letter.

    
  • 4)

    Employment contract with the new workplace.

    
  • 5)

    Business registration certificate of the new workplace.

    
  • 6)

    Industrial accident documents or medical certificates (if applicable).

    
  • 7)

    Guarantee letter

    
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  Notes

  

  Permission is required even for transfers between vessels owned by the same shipowner.

  (Application fee is waived in such cases.)