Who may be considered?
- A foreign national with a professional employment agreement in Korea
- An applicant whose degree, experience or expertise is relevant to the proposed occupation
- An employer able to explain the role, employment need and appropriate working conditions
What should be reviewed first?
✓The designated occupation and actual duties
✓Relevance of education and career history
✓Employer eligibility, staffing structure and need for a foreign professional
✓Salary, workplace and employment terms
How the case is approached
- 01Identify the correct occupation
- 02Review the applicant and employer together
- 03Prepare a consistent role and employment explanation
- 04File the visa or status application and respond to follow-up review
Common questions
How is experience assessed when the applicant does not hold a related degree?
Depending on the occupation, relevant experience may be used. The authority reviews actual duties, length of service, the issuing employer and relevance to the Korean role.
What changes should be reviewed before an extension?
Changes in duties, salary, workplace, employer and the company's operating condition should be checked before filing.
This page explains general review points. The applicable route, required evidence and filing location depend on the applicant's nationality, history, company or family relationship and circumstances at the time of filing.