In principle, the requirements for initial issuance of an E-7 visa are the same. However, living in Korea makes it easier to obtain job-related information, facilitating employment and visa issuance.

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  Visa Eligible for Change

  Permissible Visa	#D-1 #D-2 #D-4 #D-5 #D-6 #D-7 #D-8, #D-9 #D-10 #E-1 #E-2 #E-3 #E-4, #E-5 #E-6 #F-3 #E-9 #E-10
  Restricted Visa	#B, #C #D-3 #E-6-2

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  Eligibility Requirements

  The requirements are the same as those for obtaining a new E-7 visa (visa issuance conditions)

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  Change Procedure and Required Documents

  • 1)

    Job search activities

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    Employment contract

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    Document preparation

    Employee	· Application form, passport · Foreign Registration Card · One standard-size photo · Employment contract, certificate of career/experience
    기업	· Company-related documents (business registration certificate, certified copy of corporate registration, company introduction, etc.) · Employment recommendation letter (if necessary), statement of employment reason · Tax payment certificate (national tax clearance certificate, local tax payment certificate) · List of employees enrolled in employment insurance

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  Major Visa Changes

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    D-2 -> E-7

    This is the visa change process for international students who have obtained a professional associate degree or higher in Korea. The requirements are the same as those for issuing a new E-7 visa. However, certain job categories may offer special provisions for international students.

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    D-4 -> E-7

    This is the visa change process for international students who are staying for general training. The requirements are the same as those for issuing a new E-7 visa. For holders of the D-4-6 visa, special provisions allow a change to the E-7-3 visa.

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    D-2 -> D-10 -> E-7

    If the individual did not find a job immediately after graduation, they can first switch to a job-seeking visa (D-10) and then to the E-7 visa. The process and requirements are the same as for the change from D-2 to E-7.

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    E9, E10, H2 -> E-7

    Workers with E-9 (non-professional employment), E-10 (seafarer employment), or H-2 (visiting employment) visas who have worked in manufacturing or similar fields for over four years and meet age, education, certification, and wage requirements can change to the E-7-4 visa.