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🇰🇷 South Korea

D-10 Job Seeker Visa

Visa for qualified individuals to stay in Korea while job searching or completing internships in professional fields (E-1 through E-7 categories). Uses a points-based system requiring minimum 60 total points with at least 20 from core criteria. Eligible applicants include Korean university graduates (within 3 years), D-4 visa holders with foreign bachelor's or higher, Fortune 500 company employees with 1+ year experience, and graduates from top 200 THE/QS universities under age 30. Duration depends on previous visa: up to 2 years from D-2 student visa, up to 1 year from D-4. Points system exemption available with TOPIK level 4+ or high KIIP scores. Issued in 6-month terms, renewable up to 3 years in some cases.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks at immigration office

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Cost

~$60-90 USD

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Duration

6 months to 2 years depending on previous visa status

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Work Rights

Job seeking and internship activities only

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Korean university graduate within 3 years, or foreign degree holder on D-4, or Fortune 500 experience
  • 2Minimum 60 points total (20 from core criteria) unless exempt
  • 3Proof of financial ability for living expenses (6 months bank statements)
  • 4Clean criminal record and medical check
  • 5Job seeking in E-1 through E-7 eligible fields

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