South Korea Immigration

Permanent Residence

If you wish to stay long term you should apply for permanent residence from the Korea immigration office. Permanent immigration to South Korea is open to foreign investors who have invested USD 500,000 or more in the country. Korea immigration is also an option for those with a distinguished career in the following fields: science, education, business, sports and art. Immigration in South Korea is a complicated business, to apply contact Global Visas by taking our free assessment.

Other Ways to Obtain Permanent Residence

If you are the owner of a recreational facility which is not a hotel or motel you can apply for to the South Korea immigration department for permanent residence. In addition you must have invested USD 200,000 in the country’s economy.

Relatives and Domestic Help

If you seek permanent residence from the office of immigration in Korea on the grounds that you already have relatives in the country, you may qualify if you are a Korean national that has since obtained another nationality or the minor or spouse of someone who has a study, residence or work visa in the country. In addition, domestic servants and some executive staff can also apply for visas from the South Korea immigration authority to live with their employers. Find out further information on our South Korea Work Visa page.

South Korea Work Visa

South Korea is a diverse country and offers many types of working visa, some of which you will find below. Applying for a visa to work in Korea is a complicated process. Cut through immigration jargon by taking our simple free assessment today to find out which visa you require.

Short Term Employment Visa

If you plan on working in Korea for 90 days or less you can apply for a short-term employment visa. These types of visa are usually awarded to artists or sports people performing in the country for a limited period only or business or research professionals who wish to work in Korea temporarily.

Professional Employment Visa

If you wish to work in South Korea on a more permanent basis you can apply for a professional employment visa. This type of work visa for South Korea is usually awarded to doctors, medical interns, business people invited to work in the country, and aircraft pilots recommended by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation.

Foreign Language Instructor Visa (or E2 visa, Korea)

The “foreign language instructor” category of South Korea work visa is awarded to language teachers accepted to work in educational establishments of primary school level and above. The main requirement is that the applicant must have a bachelor degree or above and a teaching qualification in this subject from his or her country of origin. Take the free assessment to start applying today.

Working Holiday Visa

Generally if you are between the ages of 18 and 25, (older for some nationalities), and from a country which has signed the Tourism Employment Agreement, you can apply for a working holiday visa in Korea. Find out if your country of origin is signed up by taking the Global Visas free assessment. Find out further information on our Study in Korea page.

South Korea Visa

South Korea Visa Requirements

This page contains a summary of the requirements for most types of visa in Korea. Requirements change depending on whether you wish to visit, work, study or live permanently in the country. For more detailed information tailored to your situation take our free assessment now.

South Korean Immigration

Click here for information on permanent migration to the country and the types of Korea visa available to you and any dependent family. If you are not the child or spouse of a Korean national, migration can be achieved through a permanent resident Korea visa. For more details check out our information or take our free assessment.

South Korean Work Visa

This page contains much of the visa information you need to work in Korea including long- and short-term visas, your rights and the South Korea embassy requirements. Take the free assessment to find out if you are eligible for employment-based immigration to Korea.

South Korean Student Visa

If you wish to study in Korea, this page will give you an introduction to the different types of South Korea visas available. It also contains information how Global Visas can help you in your quest to become an international student – and it all starts with our free visa assessment.