Can I do research and teach on an E-1 visa?

Yes. The E-1 visa covers both teaching and research activities at accredited higher education institutions. Many professors at Korean universities do both.

Can I consult or do outside work on an E-1 visa?

Limited consulting related to your academic field may be permissible, but you must get approval from your institution and immigration. Unauthorized work for other employers is not allowed.

Is there a Korean language requirement for E-1?

No. Korean language proficiency is not a visa requirement, though many universities prefer or require some level of Korean for administrative tasks.

Can my family come with me on an E-1?

Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 25 can apply for an F-3 dependent visa, which allows them to live in Korea but not work independently.

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한국 E-1 비자Professor Visa

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

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체류 기간

1–2 years (renewable, tied to contract); assistant professor rank and above are eligible for a 10-year multiple-entry visa

처리 기간

2–4 weeks

개요

The E-1 visa is issued to foreign nationals employed as professors, lecturers, or researchers at accredited Korean universities and colleges. It is one of the most prestigious work visas in Korea and is required for any foreigner taking up a full-time or part-time academic position at a higher education institution.

E-1 비자는 누구를 위한 것인가요?

Foreign academics — professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and lecturers — who have received a job offer from a Korean university or college accredited by the Ministry of Education. Exchange professors from partner universities may also qualify.

자격 요건

Job offer from an accredited Korean university, college, or junior college
Qualification as professor, associate professor, assistant professor, visiting professor, or honorary professor under Korean higher education law (교육공무원법)
Relevant academic credentials (degree + research/teaching experience per rank requirements)
No criminal record
Exchange professors: bilateral university agreement; salary requirement is waived

필요 서류

1.
Valid passport + completed visa application form + passport photo
2.
Employment contract from the Korean university
3.
Degree certificates (master's or PhD) — apostilled or verified
4.
Academic CV or resume
5.
Criminal background check from home country (apostilled, issued within 3 months)
6.
University's business registration and accreditation documents

단계별 신청 방법

1
Receive a formal job offer
Negotiate and sign an employment contract with the Korean university. The institution will typically guide you through the visa application process.
2
Prepare and apostille documents
Have your highest degree certificate and criminal background check apostilled in your home country.
3
Apply at the Korean consulate
Submit your visa application at the Korean embassy or consulate in your country of residence along with all required documents.
4
Arrive and register
After arrival, register as a foreign resident at your local immigration office within 90 days and receive your Alien Registration Card (ARC).

E-1 비자 도움이 필요하신가요?

E-1 신청을 전문으로 하는 검증된 전문가와 연결하세요.

주요 출입국 용어

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개요

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자격 요건

필요 서류

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