South Korea•AsiaForeign National of Special Ability Visa (E-7)
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
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
Skilled employment
From Korean company in designated field
Company petition
Employer applies for job seeker approval
Skills assessment
Verification of qualifications
Visa application
At Korean embassy
Visa processing
2-4 weeks
Visa issuance
E-7 skilled worker visa
Application Forms
E-7 Special Ability Visa Application
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