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Korea visa guides for foreigners.

Plain-English guides to the common foreigner visas in Korea — what qualifies you, what documents you need, the application process, and how each visa connects to long-term residence.

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E-7

Professional Worker Visa

Specialized worker visa — IT, design, engineering, research, and ~85 designated jobs.

F-2-7

Points-Based Long-Term Residence

Long-term residence via the points system — sponsor-free work + path to permanent residence.

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D-10Job-seeker

Post-graduation or job-hunt residence visa.

E-9EPS (Non-professional)

Employment Permit System for general workers.

F-5Permanent residence

End-of-path: permanent residency in Korea.

F-6Marriage

Residence visa for spouses of Korean nationals.

D-2Student

University or graduate study visa.

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