Foreign National of Special Ability Visa (E-7)
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Foreign National of Special Ability Visa (E-7)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

60,000 KRW

Stay Duration

2 to 4 years

Renewable

Varies

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

Work visa for highly skilled and specialized workers in designated occupations. Multiple subcategories for different skill levels.

E-7 visa has four subcategories: E-7-1 (Professionals/Specialists in 67 occupations), E-7-2 (Semi-professionals/Office workers in 10 occupations), E-7-3 (General skilled laborers in 10 occupations), and E-7-4 (Skilled tradespersons using points system).

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

bachelors or higher

Professional

Experience

1 year with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years without a degree. No experience required for Master's degree holders or graduates from top 500 QS universities.+ years

Required Skills

Specialized knowledge in one of 67 designated professional occupationsProfessional certification (if applicable to the specific job code)

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity

Employment contract

From Korean company

Educational credentials

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional licenses

Relevant certifications

Work experience

Documentation of expertise

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Advantages

  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Premium visa for skilled workers
  • Can bring family members
  • Multiple entry allowed

Considerations

  • Requires specific occupations
  • Dependent on employer
  • Complex qualification requirements
  • Limited to designated fields

Application Process

1

Skilled employment

From Korean company in designated field

2

Company petition

Employer applies for job seeker approval

3

Skills assessment

Verification of qualifications

4

Visa application

At Korean embassy

5

Visa processing

2-4 weeks

6

Visa issuance

E-7 skilled worker visa

Application Forms

E-7 Special Ability Visa Application

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