The visa application procedure is based on the process in Vietnam and may vary by country. The steps to be completed within Korea are the same regardless of nationality.

※ The E7 visa is available for direct electronic application via the Visa Portalonly for Gold Card visa holders recommended by KOTRA. In all other cases, a certificate of visa issuance must be obtained through the hiring company, and then the visa application can be submitted.

• 1

  Obtaining the Certificate of Visa Issuance

  

  The hiring company needs to obtain the certificate of visa issuance. The employee must prepare the required documents and submit them to the company. Preparing Documents for the Certificate of Visa Issuance Application

• 2

  Visa Issuance

  
  • 1)

    Required Documents

    
    • ①

      Original passport and a copy (valid for at least 6 months)

      
    • ②

      One passport photo (white background, taken within the last 6 months)

      
    • ③

      Certificate of Visa Issuance Code or Visa Issuance Certificate

      
    • ④

      Tuberculosis Test Certificate from a designated hospital (issued within the last 3 months)
      Information on Designated Hospitals by Region

      
    • ⑤

      Front and back copy of ID card/resident registration card

      
    • ⑥

      Visa application form

      
  • 2)

    Fees

    
    • ①

      Visa issuance fee: $50

      
    • ②

      Additional fee for using a visa application center: 390,000 VND

      
    • ③

      Medical examination and certificate issuance fees

      
  • 3)

    Issuance Procedure

    
    • ①

      Receive the certificate of visa issuance from the hiring company and visit the nearest consulate or visa application center to apply.
      Information on Consulates and Visa Application Centers

      
    • ②

      The application must be submitted in person; proxy applications are not allowed. Making an appointment in advance and pre-filling the visa application form can speed up the process.

      
    • ③

      The visa issuance takes 7 business days, and the status can be checked on the Korea Visa Portal under the application status inquiry menu.