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Ship Painter

A painter preparing and painting surfaces on buildings or ships

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Ship Painter (including full painting process)

Additional requirements by job

※ These are additional qualifications required by job category, in addition to the basic eligibility for E-7 visa issuance.

(Basic qualifications: , )

Worker
  • - Qualifications
  • 1Associate degree in a relevant field + 5 years of experience
  • 2Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field + 1 year of experience
  • 3Applicants majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Naval Architecture, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering are eligible to apply
  • 4For other majors deemed relevant, at least 3 painting-related courses must be completed
  • (Examples of painting-related courses: Building Materials Planning, Construction Methods, Automotive Tuning, Painting Practice, etc.)
  • - Others
  • 1Skills Verification Exception
  • Applicants who pass the painting skills test conducted by an organization designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association) may have reduced experience requirements
  • ※ Overseas associate degree + 2 years of experience
  • ※ Korean associate or bachelor’s degree in science or engineering + experience exempted
  • 2Special Provision for International Students
  • International students who obtained an associate degree or higher in science and engineering in Korea, have secured employment, and received a recommendation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy are eligible
Company
  • - National employment protection review criteria
  • 1At least 5 Korean workers enrolled in employment insurance for 3+ months
  • 2Foreign hires make up no more than 20% of Korean employees
  • ※ If a separate permitted number is specified below, it takes precedence over the criteria above
  • - Qualifications
  • 1Companies recommended by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for inviting foreign painting technicians
  • 2Companies with business registration in shipbuilding, ship component manufacturing, ship painting, etc.
  • ※ Korean Standard Industry Classification: Shipbuilding (31113), Ship Component Manufacturing (31114), Painting Works (42411)
  • 2Companies confirmed to be cooperating with a primary contractor
  • - Issuance of Employment Recommendation Letter
  • Mandatory (for international students under special exceptions)
  • [Issuing Authority]
  • Shipbuilding and Offshore Plant Division, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  • - Employment Quota
  • Employment of E-7-3 foreign workers in shipbuilding allowed within 30% of the number of Korean employees
  • - Wage Conditions
  • 1At least 80% of Korea’s per capita GNI
  • (When employing a person with E-7 status for less than 3 years at a small, venture, or non-metropolitan mid-sized enterprise, 70% of GNI is applied)
  • 2A relaxed wage requirement of “25 million KRW or more” applies up to the 3rd year
  • ※ This standard ensures appropriate wages based on the foreigner’s experience and skill level. Existing hires (2nd–3rd year) must maintain their current wage level
  • - Others
  • 1Special provisions for small shipbuilding companies
  • Small shipbuilding companies* are allowed to employ at least 5 E-7-3 foreign workers regardless of the number of Korean employees, and may hire 1 additional person per 2 billion KRW in annual sales