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
Professor Visa
Teach or research at a Korean university or college as a foreign academic.
Foreign Language Instructor Visa
Teach English or another foreign language at a Korean school or hagwon.
Research Visa
Conduct research at a Korean research institution, university, or company R&D center.
Technology Transfer Visa
Transfer industrial or engineering technology to a Korean company as a foreign specialist.
Professional Employment Visa
Work in a licensed profession in Korea — medicine, aviation, maritime, and more.
Arts & Entertainment Visa
Perform, produce, or work in the Korean arts and entertainment industry.
Specific Activities Visa
Work in a skilled professional role at a Korean company.
Non-Professional Employment Visa
Work in manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, or construction through the Employment Permit System.
Working Holiday Visa
Live and work in Korea for up to one year while exploring the country.
Working Visit Visa
Ethnic Koreans from China and CIS countries can live and work in Korea for up to 3 years.
Seasonal Worker Visa
Work in Korean agriculture or fishery during peak seasons — government-managed programme.
Seafarer Employment Visa
Work as a non-officer crew member on Korean domestic ships, fishing vessels, or cruise ships.
Study Visas
Student Visa
Study for a degree at an accredited Korean university or college.
General Training Visa
Study Korean language at a university language institute or vocational school.
Job Seeker Visa
Stay in Korea to look for employment after graduating from a Korean university.
Culture & Arts Visa
Non-commercial academic research and arts activities — studying Korean culture, traditional arts, or pursuing creative work.
Business Visas
Intracompany Transferee Visa
Transfer within your multinational company to a Korean office or subsidiary.
Corporate Investment Visa
Set up or manage a foreign-invested company in South Korea.
Trade & Management Visa
Conduct trade, sales, and business management activities in South Korea.
Short-Term Visit Visa
Tourism, short business trips, medical care, and family visits — up to 90 days.
Technical Trainee Visa
Train at a Korean industrial company when your employer has a direct investment or technology-export tie with Korea.
Journalism / Press Visa
Reside in Korea as a foreign correspondent or journalist for long-term news coverage.
Religious Activities Visa
Conduct religious work or social welfare activities in Korea for a registered religious or welfare organisation.
Visa Exemption
Enter Korea without a visa if your country has a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with South Korea.
Tourist / Transit (No Visa)
Enter Korea for tourism or transit without a visa — for nationalities designated by the Ministry of Justice.
Residency Visas
Resident Visa
Long-term residency status for those with strong ties to Korea.
Overseas Korean Visa
For ethnic Koreans with foreign nationality — live and work in Korea with minimal restrictions.
Permanent Residency
Permanent residency in South Korea — the most stable long-term status.
Digital Nomad Visa
Live and work remotely in Korea for a foreign employer — Korea's workation visa.
Family Visas
Marriage Migrant Visa
Spouse of a Korean national — live and work in Korea with a path to permanent residency.
Dependent Companion Visa
Join your spouse or parent in Korea as a dependent of an F-4 or H-2 visa holder.
Visit / Cohabitation Visa
Visit or live with family in Korea — for relatives of long-term residents, students, and diplomatic staff.
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