Work Visa (E-7)
Skilled work. Requires job offer and certificate. $60-$90.
About E-7 Work Visa
E-7 Work Visa (Specially Designated Activities) is for skilled professionals with job offers from Korean employers. Korea seeks talent in IT, engineering, teaching (non-English), finance, design, and specialized fields.
Requirements: job offer from Korean company, Certificate of Visa Issuance (obtained by employer from Korean Immigration), qualifications/degree matching job position, work experience in relevant field (typically 1+ years), clean criminal record. Employer must demonstrate they couldn''t find suitable Korean candidate.
E-7 categories include: IT professionals, engineers, researchers, designers, specialized instructors, financial experts, legal professionals, and more. Visa typically valid 1-2 years initially, renewable. Changing employers requires new E-7 application. Processing 4-6 weeks (includes time for employer to get certificate). Single-entry $60, multiple-entry $90. Compare with Singapore Employment Pass.
Required Documents
📄Basic Documents
🛡️Civil and Security Documents
Processing Fees
Work visa fee
$60 single-entry, $90 multiple-entry. Non-refundable. Confirm on visa.go.kr.
Frequently Asked Questions
E-7 fees?
$60 single-entry, $90 multiple-entry.
Can I change jobs?
Job change usually requires new E-7. Employer change process.
Processing time?
Several weeks. Document-heavy. Employer prepares too.
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