E-9 visa holders are generally required to remain at their initial place of employment as specified in the employment permit. However, workplace changes may be allowed under specific circumstances.
The worker must apply for a workplace change within one month after the termination of the employment contract with the employer at the Ministry of Employment and Labor's Employment Center. Additionally, within three months from the date of the workplace change application, they must visit the competent Immigration Office to obtain permission for the workplace change.
※ If the worker is unable to apply for or obtain permission for a workplace change due to reasons such as occupational injury, illness, pregnancy, or childbirth, the period will be calculated starting from the date the reason is resolved. Workers falling under such circumstances must submit supporting documents, such as proof of industrial accident or medical certificates.
Workplace changes are permitted up to two times within the regular employment period of three years and once during the 1 year and 10 months reemployment period. However, workplace changes due to reasons attributable to the employer are not included in this count.
This system allows foreign workers in certain agricultural fields with significant seasonal fluctuations in workload to maintain their original employment contract while temporarily working for another employer under a separate labor contract. Workers return to their original workplace after the contract expires.