Eligible Work Visas

Information on visas you can obtain to work in Korea, including student visas that allow part-time work.

Special Activities (Professionals)

E-7

Work as a professional with specialized knowledge and skills in one of 87 occupations designated by the Minister of Justice

Educational BackgroundAssociate degree or higher
Allowed WorkProfessional and general occupations
Residence PeriodGenerally 3 years (renewable)
Skilled Worker Point System

E-7-4

Transition for semi-skilled workers who meet the skill score based on recognized work experience in Korea

Educational BackgroundNo restrictions
Allowed WorkExperienced semi-skilled occupations
Residence PeriodGenerally 3 years (renewable)
Top Talent (Innovation)

E-7-S

Key talent who are high-income earners or work in advanced future industries and new growth technologies

Educational BackgroundHigh-income earners: no restrictions / Advanced industries: bachelor's degree or higher
Allowed WorkProfessional and general occupations
Residence PeriodGenerally 3 years (renewable)
Seasonal Work

E-8

Legal short-term dispatched work in rural and fishing areas during labor shortages such as harvest season

Educational BackgroundNo restrictions
Allowed WorkShort-term agricultural or fisheries work
Residence Period1 stay of up to 5 months
Non-Professional Employment

E-9

Job seekers from the 16 MOU sending countries work at manufacturing and construction sites

Educational BackgroundNo restrictions
Allowed WorkUnskilled labor
Residence PeriodGenerally 3 years (renewable)
Seafarer Employment

E-10-2

Employment as a crew member on domestic coastal fishing vessels or coastal cargo ships

Educational BackgroundNo restrictions
Allowed WorkSeafarer
Residence PeriodGenerally 3 years (renewable)
Study (Degree Program)

D-2

Legal short-term dispatched work in rural and fishing areas during labor shortages such as harvest season

Educational BackgroundNo restrictions
Allowed WorkPart-time jobs
Residence PeriodGenerally 1 year
General Training

D-4

Transition for semi-skilled workers who meet the skill score based on recognized work experience in Korea

Educational BackgroundNo restrictions
Allowed WorkPart-time jobs
Residence PeriodUp to 2 years
Job Seeking & Internship

D-10

Key talent who are high-income earners or work in advanced future industries and new growth technologies

Educational BackgroundAssociate degree (Korea), bachelor's degree
Allowed WorkPart-time jobs, internships, startups
Residence PeriodUp to 3 years