Requirements for obtaining a Korean work visa

Each Korean work visa has different regulations. However, most require applicants to submit a completed application form, original and photocopy of their passport, and a color passport-style photo. Other requirements may include:

Copies of employment contracts

Educational and professional certificates

Criminal records

Recommendations

South Korea allows online and in-person visa applications, including:

Applying for an electronic visa through the visa portal

Applications from foreign embassies in South Korea

Confirm the visa on the portal

Confirm the visa at the Korean Immigration Service

Often, your employee’s job determines what visa they need and how they should apply. Remember, your company must be a legal entity in South Korea to obtain an application for each employee. You will then become the sponsor for all work visa applicants.

Other Important Considerations

Employees who want to bring their family members to South Korea need to go through additional steps. The spouse and any unmarried minor children must obtain an F-3 visa to come to South Korea. They may only be allowed as long as the main applicant or as your employee. Other family members can only obtain single-entry visas valid for three months. However, they can renew this visa every year. /zd/ym