South Korea Immigration

Korean Visa Types

Complete guide to South Korean visa categories — work, study, business, residency, and family. Find the right visa for your situation and connect with a verified specialist.

Work Visas

E-1

Professor Visa

Teach or research at a Korean university or college as a foreign academic.

E-2

Foreign Language Instructor Visa

Teach English or another foreign language at a Korean school or hagwon.

E-3

Research Visa

Conduct research at a Korean research institution, university, or company R&D center.

E-4

Technology Transfer Visa

Transfer industrial or engineering technology to a Korean company as a foreign specialist.

E-5

Professional Employment Visa

Work in a licensed profession in Korea — law, accounting, medicine, architecture, and more.

E-6

Arts & Entertainment Visa

Perform, produce, or work in the Korean arts and entertainment industry.

E-7

Specific Activities Visa

Work in a skilled professional role at a Korean company.

E-9

Non-Professional Employment Visa

Work in manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, or construction through the Employment Permit System.

H-1

Working Holiday Visa

Live and work in Korea for up to one year while exploring the country.

Study Visas

D-2

Student Visa

Study for a degree at an accredited Korean university or college.

D-4

General Training Visa

Study Korean language at a university language institute or vocational school.

D-10

Job Seeker Visa

Stay in Korea to look for employment after graduating from a Korean university.

Business Visas

D-7

Intracompany Transferee Visa

Transfer within your multinational company to a Korean office or subsidiary.

D-8

Corporate Investment Visa

Set up or manage a foreign-invested company in South Korea.

D-9

Trade & Management Visa

Conduct trade, sales, and business management activities in South Korea.

Residency Visas

F-2

Resident Visa

Long-term residency status for those with strong ties to Korea.

F-4

Overseas Korean Visa

For ethnic Koreans with foreign nationality — live and work in Korea with minimal restrictions.

F-5

Permanent Residency

Permanent residency in South Korea — the most stable long-term status.

F-1-D

Digital Nomad Visa

Live and work remotely in Korea for a foreign employer — Korea's workation visa.

Family Visas

F-6

Marriage Migrant Visa

Spouse of a Korean national — live and work in Korea with a path to permanent residency.

Not sure which visa you need?

Browse verified immigration specialists who can assess your situation.

Find a Specialist

Check if your country is visa-free

110 countries have visa exemption agreements with South Korea.

Check Visa-Exempt Countries