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