Updated : 2024-12-20
E9 Visa
The E9 visa is a non-professional employment visa issued under the Employment Permit System (EPS).
Verify Company Qualifications
Before hiring foreign workers, confirm the qualifications your company must meet.
View MoreApply for Employment Permit
To receive an employment permit, efforts to recruit domestic workers must first be made.
View MoreIssuance of Employment Permit
Employment permits are issued preferentially to companies with higher qualification scores.
View MoreSign Employment Contract
Employment contracts are facilitated through the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea).
View MoreIssuance of Visa Issuance Certificate
Once the visa issuance certificate is provided to the worker, they can use it to obtain their visa.
View MoreEntry and Job Training
Foreign workers undergo job training, health checkups, and other preparatory procedures after entry.
View MoreFor companies that find it difficult to manage the foreign worker recruitment process directly, proxy applications are available. Proxy agencies handle various applications and provide convenience, enabling companies to proceed with the recruitment process affordably and efficiently.
Apply by phone to the agency in charge of your industry.
| Agency Name | Support Services | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium Business Association (Manufacturing Agricultural Cooperative Federation (Agriculture/Fisheries) Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (Shipbuilding) Korea Construction Association (Construction) |
· Various Application Services Domestic recruitment application, Employment Permit issuance application, Visa issuance certificate application, Employment period extension application, etc. |
61,000 KRW |
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· Support services Translation assistance, grievance consultation and resolution, support for illness and injury management, etc. |
72,000 KRW |
