As a rule, workers must work at the business where they were initially granted employment permission. Exceptions are allowed only under specific circumstances.

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  Reasons for Changing Workplace

  
  • 1)

    If the employment contract is terminated early due to the employer's fault.

    
  • 2)

    If the employer and the worker mutually agree on a change of workplace before the foreign worker’s registration.

    
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  Reporting Procedure

  

  After reporting the change, the entire process is handled by the local government.

  • 1)

    Change Report

    

    The original employer submits a Employment Change Report to the local government

  • 2)

    New Employment Contract

    
    • ①

      The local government facilitates a new employment contract with a new employer and issues a Certificate of Placement for Seasonal Workers to the new employer. The local government sends the details of the change to the Immigration Office.

      
    • ②

      For new employers, eligibility for participation in the seasonal worker program is assessed, including registration as an agricultural or fishery management entity and the availability of appropriate accommodations.

      
  • 3)

    Approval of Workplace Change

    

    The Immigration Office reviews the local government’s application and grants approval for the workplace change

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  Required Documents

  

  All documents are collected by the local government and submitted to the Immigration Office. Workers and employers must prepare the required documents and submit them as instructed by the local government.

  • 1)

    Integrated Application Form

    
  • 2)

    Certificate of Placement for Seasonal Workers

    
  • 3)

    Copy of Standard Employment Contract with the new employer.

    
  • 4)

    Proof of Industrial Accident Insurance or Farmer/Fisherman Safety Insurance for the new workplace.

    
  • 5)

    Accommodation Confirmation Letter

    
  • 6)

    Passport and Foreign Registration Card (if not issued, issuance is required).

    
  • 7)

    Proof of Responsibility Documents (if applicable).

    
  • 8)

    Drug Test Confirmation Letter (required for agreements prior to foreign registration).

    

    ※ Must be conducted at designated medical institutions or government-designated health centers.

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  Important Notes

  

  If the contract is terminated early due to worker misconduct (e.g., poor performance, violation of laws), the worker cannot change workplaces. The worker’s visa status will be revoked, and a departure order will be issued.