E-7 is known as work permit for skilled foreigners Majority of non-practitioner employees will need this visa to work in Korea, unless you hold permanent residency(F-5) or Korean citizenship
There are 87 job codes qualified in E-7 category. Check if your job matches one.
- What you need to get this visa
- 1. Job offer from Korean companies
- 2. Documents to prove your identification
- 3. Documents to qualify company as E-7 sponsor
- 4. Get Confirmation of Visa Eligibility(COE)
- 5. Book an appointment with Korean Embassy and be there
- 6. You can now enter Korea!
- Tips from Locals
- Related Pages
What you need to get this visa
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1. Job offer from Korean companies
Most important, and also most challenging
There are a couple of websites listing positions with E-7 visa support
2. Documents to prove your identification
- Passport and a color copy of the passport
- Certificate of your education, career etc
3. Documents to qualify company as E-7 sponsor
There are quite a number of documents a company has to prepare, so when companies do not say they sponsor E-7 visa, they are not likely to hire foreign candidates unless they show exceptional talent
- For details, use the link below using Chrome browser for translation
4. Get Confirmation of Visa Eligibility(COE)
- Company has to request COE
- Takes 1~2 months on average
5. Book an appointment with Korean Embassy and be there
6. You can now enter Korea!
Tips from Locals
Government website always the source of truth. Please check these websites
- Do a reasonable amount of research about the company before you sign the contract. Locals use JobKorea, JobPlanet for reviews.
- You can extend E-7 visa. Use this link using Chrome browser for translations
- For successful life in Korea as an employee, you will need some fluency in Korean. Consider taking TOPIK exam.
- If you are a software engineer and fluent in English, there is a website you can take advantage
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