Visa Guide for Korea

Everything you need to know about Korean visas

E-2

E-2 Language Instructor Visa

The E-2 visa is issued to native speakers of English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese who are employed as language instructors at registered langu

1 year (renewable)View →
D-10

D-10 Job Seeker Visa

The D-10 visa allows foreigners to stay in Korea while actively searching for employment or preparing to start a business. It is one of the most flexible visas

6 months (extendable up to 1 year)View →
E-7

E-7 Special Occupation Visa

The E-7 visa is issued to foreigners hired for professional, managerial, or technical positions in Korea that cannot be easily filled by Korean nationals. It is

1 year (renewable)View →
D-2

D-2 Student Visa

The D-2 visa is issued to foreigners enrolled in degree programs at Korean universities and colleges. It is the standard visa for international students studyin

Duration of study program (renewable)View →
F-2

F-2 Resident Visa

The F-2 visa is a long-term residency visa that gives foreigners significantly more freedom than work visas. F-2 holders can work in almost any field without em

1-3 years (renewable)View →
F-4

F-4 Overseas Korean Visa

The F-4 visa is issued to ethnic Koreans who hold foreign citizenship. It offers near-unrestricted access to live and work in Korea, making it one of the most p

3 years (renewable)View →
F-5

F-5 Permanent Residency

The F-5 visa grants permanent residency in Korea, allowing foreigners to live and work in Korea indefinitely without visa renewals. It is the closest status to

PermanentView →
F-6

F-6 Marriage Immigrant Visa

The F-6 visa is issued to foreign nationals who are legally married to a Korean citizen. It is one of the most straightforward pathways to long-term residency i

1 year (renewable)View →
H-1

H-1 Working Holiday Visa

The H-1 Working Holiday visa allows young people from eligible countries to live and work in Korea for up to 1 year. It is one of the easiest visas to obtain an

1 year (non-renewable)View →
C-3

C-3 Short-Term Visit Visa

The C-3 visa is issued to foreigners visiting Korea for short-term purposes including tourism, business meetings, family visits, and cultural activities. Many n

Up to 90 daysView →