For the E-7-1 visa, changing or adding workplaces can be done with a post-report only. For certain job types, prior approval from the Ministry of Justice via the Immigration Office may be required.

• [Job Types Requiring Prior Approval]

  

  - Mechanical Engineering Technicians (2351), Drafters (2395), Overseas Sales Representatives, specifically for online product sales abroad (2742), Designers (285), Sales Clerks (31215, Chefs and Cooks (441), Customer Service Clerks (3991), - Hotel Reception Clerks (3922), Medical Coordinators (S3922), Western Cuisine Technicians (6301), - Shipbuilding Welders (7430), Root Industry Skilled Workers (S740), Skilled Workers in Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, and Fisheries (S610), Skilled Workers in General Manufacturing and Construction (S700)

• 1

  Eligibility Requirements

  

  The individual must hold an E-7 visa, be registered as a foreign resident, and meet the necessary qualifications to work at the changed or additional workplace. Even if the individual meets the qualification requirements, they are excluded if they were dismissed or resigned due to reasons attributable to themselves or if they could not obtain the consent of the original employer.

• 2

  Reporting Procedure

  

  he report must be submitted in person at the jurisdictional Immigration Office/Foreigners’ Office (office/branch) within 15 days from the occurrence of the reason for the report.

• 3

  Required Documents

  
  • 1)

    Integrated application form, passport, and alien registration card

    
  • 2)

    Employment recommendation letter from the head of the relevant ministry or documents proving the necessity of employment

    
  • 3)

    Consent from the previous employer

    

    Submission is waived if the employment continued until the end of the contract period or the mutually agreed-upon date.

  • 4)

    Employment contract with the new employer

    
  • 5)

    Copy of the business registration certificate of the new employer

    
  • 6)

    If the job change is due to wage arrears or company closure

    

    Documents certifying suspension or closure of business, official documents proving wage arrears, VAT reports proving business difficulties, etc.

• [Additional Documents for Visas Requiring Prior Approval]

  

  Documents for reviewing the eligibility requirements of the new employer (to be submitted in accordance with the documents required for visa issuance recognition certificate application)