E-2 visa (Conversation Instructor)
E-1 visa (Professor at Educational Institution higher than a junior college)
E-5 visa (professional employment with a public relations firm)
F-2 visa (An individual married to a Korean citizen can work with this visa)
In order to obtain your work visa or residence permit, the following documents must be submitted to the Korean Immigration Office
To be submitted by Employer
- Sponsorship guarantee form
- A contract (Not less than one year)
- Certificate of employment
To be submitted by Employee
- Statement of purpose - Resume
- Passport size photos
- Original college diploma plus copies
- Transcripts (Note: Should be sealed.)
Getting a working visa
There are basically two ways to get a work visa to teach in Korea :
Arranging employment from your home country
A new teacher will send his/her original college degree to the Korean employer who will, in turn, take it to the local Immigration Office in Korea. A Certificate of Eligibility will then be issued by, the Korean Immigration Office to you. Then you must present (either in-person or by certified delivery) this Certificate along with your passport to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in your home country. A Work Visa will be stamped in your Passport. This period can be short or long depending on the situation. In some cases, a recruiter will handle this process.
Arriving in Korea on a Tourist Visa
If a teacher secures a job offer while in Korea on a Tourist Visa, the new teacher must leave the Country in order to secure a Work Visa. Most teachers go to a nearby Country, as this is usually the cheapest and quickest option. For more information, check out the Korean Ministry of Justice, Immigration services.
Click on Legal services for organizations offering free legal advice for foreign workers or check with your Embassy.
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