What are the types of Korea Visas?

Overseas immigrants have diverse streams of Korea Visas to choose from depending on their purpose and length of stay in the nation. The major types of Work Visas are E-7, E-3, and E-1 Visas. The Korea Visas in C stream are for a short-term period. C-4 Visas are used for hiring immigrants for less than 3 months.

The Korea Visas in D stream are for Education and specific job types. USD students engaged in Ph.D. or MA course can opt for D-2 Visas. These Visas do not permit the holders to lawfully work but there are certain exceptions. D-4 Visas are for education programs that do not confer a degree, as quoted by the IBS RE KR.

E stream Korea Visas are for long-term employment:

•    For Lecturers or Professors at a University: E-1

•    For Researchers: E-3

•    For specialized jobs not necessarily based on research: E-7

The F stream Korea Visas are the toughest to be obtained:

•    For Residents: F-2

•    For accompanying children and spouse: F-3

•    For ethnic Koreans with foreign Citizenship: F-4

•    For PR Visa holders: F-5

•    For those who are married to a citizen of Korea: F-6

If you are already in Korea on a Landing or Tourist Visa, it is not possible to transition to a Work Visa without first exiting from Korea. Majority of the freshly hired overseas staff are recruited while they are residing outside Korea. They need to apply for a Korea Visa at the Korean Consulate or Embassy nearest to them.

Only the F-5 Visa permits the holders to cast their vote in Korean local elections.

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