South Korea•AsiaSkilled Worker Points System Visa (E-7-4)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
60,000 KRW
Stay Duration
Up to 4 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Points-based visa for skilled workers transitioning from non-professional (E-9), maritime (E-10), or working visit (H-2) visas with minimum 4-5 years work experience in Korea.
E-7-4 points system allows non-professional workers, maritime workers, and working visitors to upgrade to skilled worker status after 4-5 years in Korea. Points calculated based on income, Korean language ability, age, education, and bonuses.
Annual Visa Allocation
35,000 visas per year
The quota was significantly expanded to 35,000 for the year 2024 to address labor shortages.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
26,000,000 KRW
per year
Personal
Education
High School or higher
Professional
Experience
4+ years
Language
Korean
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Work history documentation
E-9, E-10, or H-2 visa records
Educational credentials
Degree certificates
KIIP completion
Level 3 certificate
TOPIK score
Korean language test results
Income documentation
Tax records and salary statements
Points calculation form
Showing 200+ total points
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Upgrade from lower-skilled work visas
- 10-year extension possible with Korean fluency
- Brings family members possible
Considerations
- Requires minimum 4-5 years work in Korea
- Complex points calculation system
- Needs KIIP completion and TOPIK scores
- Must exclude criminal offenders and tax evaders
- Minimum income threshold
Application Process
Calculate K-Point score
Minimum 200/300 points required
Complete KIIP course
3 levels of social integration program
TOPIK test
Korean language proficiency test
Prepare documents
Work history and education
Visa application
At immigration office or embassy
Visa processing
4-6 weeks
Visa issuance
E-7-4 skilled worker visa
Application Forms
E-7-4 Skilled Worker Points System Application
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