Here is information on the main work visas available for employment in Korea. Please check which visa you are eligible to obtain.
E-7
Work as Professional or Skilled Personnel in Specific Fields
Educational Background : Associate or Higher
Allowed Work: Professional and General Occupations
E-7-4
Work in Fields Recognized Based on Experience in Korea
Educational Background : No restrictions
Allowed Work: Semi-Skilled Occupations
E-7-S
Work as High-Income Earners or in Advanced Industries
Educational Background : For high-income earners: No restrictions, For advanced industry workers: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Allowed Work: Professional and General Occupations
E-8
Short-Term Employment in Rural and Fishing Areas
Educational Background : No restrictions
Allowed Work: Short-Term Agricultural or Fisheries Work
E-9
Nationals from 16 Sending Countries Working in Manufacturing and Other Unskilled Labor Fields designated sending countries)
Educational Background : No restrictions
Allowed Work: Unskilled Labor
E-10-2
Visa Allowing Employment as a Domestic Crew Member: Eligible for Seafaring Jobs in Korea
Educational Background : No restrictions
Allowed Work: Seafarer
D-2
Education or Research at Universities, Industrial Universities, Colleges of Education, and Junior Colleges
Educational Background : No restrictions
Allowed Work: Part-Time Jobs
D-4
Education or Training at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, Language Institutes, or Vocational Education and Training at Companies and Organizations
Educational Background : No restrictions
Allowed Work: Part-Time Jobs
D-10
Job-Seeking Activities, Internships, and Startup Preparation