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🇰🇷 South Korea

E-7 Work Visa

South Korea's primary skilled worker visa for foreign professionals. Divided into four subcategories: E-7-1 (professionals/managers in 67 occupations), E-7-2 (semi-professionals in 10 occupations), E-7-3 (general skilled workers), and E-7-4 (points-based skilled tradespersons). 2026 salary requirements effective Feb 1: E-7-1 requires ₩31.12 million/year minimum, E-7-2/E-7-3 require ₩25.89 million/year. Qualification routes include master's degree in relevant field, bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience, or 5 years work experience. Graduates from top 200 QS/THE universities or Fortune 500 companies may have relaxed requirements. Korean university graduates exempt from career requirements. Initial stay up to 3 years, extendable to 5 years in special cases.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks standard processing

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Cost

~$90-130 USD visa fee

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Duration

1-3 years initial, extendable up to 5 years

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer and occupation

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from Korean employer in E-7 eligible occupation
  • 2Master's degree OR bachelor's + 1 year experience OR 5 years experience
  • 3Meet minimum salary requirements for subcategory
  • 4Clean criminal record (police clearance certificate)
  • 5Employer must prove no qualified local candidate available

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