Is H-1 a normal Korean work visa?
No. H-1 is a working-holiday route for temporary stay and incidental work. If the applicant has a fixed long-term Korean employer, another work status such as E-7 may be more appropriate.
Working holiday by nationality
Compare H-1 working holiday guidance by nationality, including quota timing, purpose fit, allowed work scope, and alternatives.
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Use this hub when the applicant wants a temporary working-holiday stay, not a long-term employer-sponsored career move.
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United Kingdom
UK Citizens
The H-1 route is useful for UK citizens who want a working-holiday stay in Korea rather than a long-term employer-sponsored work visa.
Open country guideAustralia
Australian Citizens
The H-1 route is useful for Australian citizens planning a temporary working-holiday stay in Korea rather than a fixed employer-sponsored career role.
Open country guideGermany
German Citizens
The H-1 route is relevant for German citizens who want a temporary Korea working-holiday stay and flexible travel plan instead of a long-term sponsored work visa.
Open country guideFrance
French Citizens
The H-1 route is a practical Korea page for French citizens planning a temporary working-holiday stay rather than a long-term employer-sponsored move.
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Common questions
No. H-1 is a working-holiday route for temporary stay and incidental work. If the applicant has a fixed long-term Korean employer, another work status such as E-7 may be more appropriate.
Working holiday programs are based on bilateral arrangements, so age limits, quotas, stay periods, consular intake, and allowed work conditions can differ by nationality.
Sometimes, but it depends on the target visa, employer sponsorship, timing, status-change rules, and immigration-office review. Applicants should not assume H-1 automatically converts to E-7 or another long-term status.
Not automatically. If the job offer is the main purpose of the stay or the work is fixed and long term, compare the employer-sponsored route before filing H-1.
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