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Korea Work Visa Guide

Common work visas for foreigners in South Korea

VisaTypeFor WhomDuration
E-2TeachingNative English teachers1yr
E-3ResearchResearchers1-3yr
E-7ProfessionalSkilled workers (IT, eng, business) — most common1-3yr
D-8InvestmentStartup founders, investors1-2yr
D-10Job SeekerKorean uni graduates seeking work6mo
F-2ResidentLong-term (points-based)3-5yr
F-5PermanentPermanent resident — unrestricted∞
F-6MarriageSpouse of Korean citizen1-3yr
H-1Working HolidayAge 18-30, partner countries1yr
Tips: E-7 is the standard professional visa (employer sponsors you). F-2-7 (points) gives freedom to switch employers. Companies marked "foreigner-friendly" usually handle visa paperwork.

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