Korean visa types at a glance
Your status of stay (visa) defines what you may do in Korea. Doing something outside it counts as unauthorised activity, so start by knowing your own code.
Codes you will see often
- E-9 non-professional employment — workers under the Employment Permit System
- H-2 work and visit — ethnic Koreans from China and CIS countries
- E-7 specific activities — skilled professionals
- F-4 overseas Korean
- F-6 marriage migrant — married to a Korean national
- F-2 residence / F-5 permanent residence — long-term settlement
- D-2 study / D-4 language training
- F-1 visiting cohabitation / F-3 dependent — accompanying family
- C-3 short-term visit — up to 90 days
How to check
- Look at the status field on the front of your Alien Registration Card.
- Check the permitted activities and extension conditions on HiKorea.
- Before taking a job, confirm your status allows employment.
Where to go
- HiKorea www.hikorea.go.kr
- 1345 Immigration Contact Center
Questions people ask
I'm a student — can I work part-time? Only with prior permission for part-time work. Working without it carries penalties.
Can I change my status? Yes, if you meet the requirements you can apply for a change of status.
Take care
Brokers who promise "any visa" are almost always a scam. Visas are granted on requirements, not connections.
Related
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Source
Ministry of Justice HiKorea www.hikorea.go.kr / As of 2026-08