Updated : 2025-10-03

E-7-S Visa

E-7-S Job-Seeking Procedure

Guidelines for overseas workers seeking to obtain an E-7-S visa for employment in Korea. For D3, D4, and D10 visa holders, please check the information on changing to an E-7-S visa.

Start Job Search

After confirming visa issuance and employment eligibility, register your resume and begin job searching. If you find a job posting you like, feel free to apply. By making your resume public, companies in Korea may review it and make job offers.

Interview and Personality Test

If you pass a job posting’s initial screening, or if a company is interested in your resume, an interview will be conducted. After the interview, an online personality test may be required at the company’s request.

Signing an Employment Contract

Sign a standard employment contract with the company. Use the standard employment contract for foreign workers provided by the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor. Carefully review the terms of the employment contract before signing..

Passport Issuance

The passport issuance process varies by country, so follow the procedures relevant to your country.

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Visa Application and Issuance

Except in special cases, the hiring company will issue a certificate of visa issuance, and the worker will apply for the visa directly.

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Entry and Foreign Registration

After entry, foreign registration must be completed within 90 days. Take advantage of various resources related to working and living in Korea

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