South Korea work visa
1 current source-backed work pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Application fee (residence card) | 35,000 KRW | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Job offer or employer sponsorship required | yes | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Korean) | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | The exact Korean source requires at least five years of legal work during the recent ten-year period on E-9, E-10 or H-2 status and excludes criminals, tax delinquents and people who violated the Immigration Act more than four times, subject to the source's tax-clearance exception. | Official source |
| Skilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4) | The Korea Immigration Service states that foreign employees who have worked legally in Korea for at least five years on E-9, E-10 or H-2 status may change status to E-7-4 for extended stay when meeting the skill-related requirements. | Official source |