In addition to the information about Korean student visas that C – Korea has updated in the ” Student Visa ” section , we also want to convey to readers general information about other types of visas that can be used to enter Korea depending on the purpose and subject . Having a clear understanding of the information will help you prepare correctly and carefully the documents in your visa application , thereby increasing the chances of getting a visa when submitting it to the Korean Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam.
I. KOREAN LABOR VISA
Korea is a country with the most developed economy in Asia . Therefore, the number of foreign workers coming to Korea to work is increasing , including Vietnam . To be able to work legally in Korea , you need a work visa issued by Korea .
1. Conditions for applying for a work visa :
- People aged 18 – 39 years old , depending on the specific type of work visa , there will be different age requirements ;
- Have a diploma of Secondary / High School / Vocational / College / University / Vocational Certificate / Foreign Language Certificate depending on the nature of the job and the requirements of the company you are applying for ;
- Meet the health requirements according to the job requirements and the requirements of the Korean Embassy ;
- Citizens with no criminal record in Vietnam or abroad ;
- People who are not on the list of people banned from entering Korea ;
- People not on the list of people banned from leaving Vietnam ;
Depending on the specific type of work visa, there may be additional requirements.
Korean E7 Visa – old passport sticker sample
2. Some types of work visas
| STT | Visa Name | Symbol | Time | Object |
| 1 | Professor Visa | E1 | 5 years | Technical workers , with specialized degrees or highly skilled workers . |
| 2 | Foreign Language Teacher Visa | E2 | 13 months | Foreign citizens come to Korea to work as foreign language teachers . |
| 3 | Research Visa | E3 | Extend | People who want to come to Korea to do research in highly specialized fields . |
| 4 | Technical assistance visa | E4 | Extend | Foreign nationals who come to Korea to work in the fields of engineering , high technology or special expertise . This type of visa is issued to those who have high professional qualifications , work experience and meet specific requirements of Korea . |
| 5 | Expert Visa | E5 | Extend | Highly skilled individuals in the field of trade and investment . This visa allows workers to work for foreign – invested enterprises ( FIEs ) in Korea . |
| 6 | Arts and entertainment visa | E6 | short | People who wish to work in the arts and entertainment industry in Korea . The E6 visa allows all holders to enter Korea and work in the entertainment industry such as : Performing artists : singers , musicians , actors , models . |
| 7 | Professional engineer visa | E7 | Extend | Highly skilled candidates with an engineering degree or higher ( 2 years of specialized program or higher ) , who have a Korean company accepting them for work and have their skills verified with a contract of over 2 years and a minimum salary of 1.9 million won . |
| 8 | General labor visa | E9 | Extend | For unskilled workers in Korea under the EPS ( Employment Permit System ) program issued by the Korean Government . This visa allows citizens from foreign countries to live and work in Korea . |
| 9 | Visa to work on a ship | E10 | 4 years 10 months | Foreign workers come to Korea to work on ships / boats . |
| 10 | Holiday working visa | H10 | one year | For foreigners coming to Korea to work during the holiday |
II . KOREAN TOURIST VISA
Korea is also famous for its idol culture and K – Pop , and the beautiful scenery in Korea through the four seasons also attracts international tourists to come to this beautiful country to admire . The culinary culture of the ” Land of Kim Chi ” is also a highlight that brings wonderful taste experiences for everyone . Therefore , the number of tourists coming to Korea increases every year .
To make your trip to Korea more convenient , applying for a Korean visa is the first and most important step . If you know and understand the information about the duration of a Korean visa , you can be proactive and increase the success rate in applying for a Korean visa . Depending on the purpose , there will be different types of visas , corresponding to different lengths of stay .
- Short – term Tourist Visa (C – 3): For visitors who want to come to Korea for tourism , sightseeing , conferences , seminars , etc. C – 3 visa can be issued for a maximum stay of 30 days ( Single Entry ) or 90 days within 1 year ( Multiple Entry ) .
- Single – entry tourist visa ( C – 3-1 ) : For visitors who want to come to Korea to visit relatives and friends , participate in conferences , seminars , friendly sports competitions , invest in public projects , etc. The C – 3-1 visa has a maximum stay of 30 days .
- Multiple – entry tourist visa ( C – 3-9 ): For visitors who want to come to Korea for tourism , sightseeing , or vacation for a longer period of time . The C – 3-9 visa has a maximum stay of 90 days within 1 year .
- Group tourist visa ( C – 3-2 ) : is a type of visa for people traveling to Korea in groups organized by travel companies . This type of visa allows tourists to enter Korea multiple times within 1 year , with a maximum stay of 15 days per entry.
III . VISIT VISA
Korean family visit visa or C3-1 visa is a type of visa issued to those who want to come to Korea to visit their children / parents / siblings who are living , working , or studying / working in this country .
Korean family visit visas are usually valid for 3 months ( 90 days ) for a single entry with a maximum stay of 90 days / entry . However , the length of stay of the applicant may be longer or shorter depending on the person , the purpose of entering Korea , etc.
Length of stay :
- One – time photo import : Up to 90 days
- Multiple photo entries : Maximum 180 days within 1 year .
1. Conditions of the inviting side ( Korea )
- Being a Korean married to a Vietnamese citizen
- Belongs to one of the following cases , including :
- Currently residing long – term and permanently in Korea ( with F2 , F5 Korean visa )
- Currently living and working in Korea for at least 6 months ( with D2 visa )
- Currently living and working in Korea with D5 , D8 , D9 visas , income is twice the average salary in Korea .
- Have an investment visa with a minimum investment capital of 300 million won and have lived in Korea for at least 6 months
- Married to settle down Single parent raising children without F5 residence card or Korean nationality.
2. Conditions on the receiving side ( Vietnam )
Indians applying for a family visit visa at the Korean Embassy and Korean Consulate General in Vietnam must meet one of the following conditions :
- Spouses or relatives of Korean citizens permanently residing in Korea
- The applicant is a parent or sibling of a person studying in an undergraduate , master ‘s or doctoral program in Korea .
- Is a parent or child under 18 years old of a person married to a Korean citizen
- Brothers and sisters of a person married to a Korean citizen
- Father , mother , siblings , spouse , children of the person working in Korea under E7 visa.
IV . KOREAN MARRIAGE VISA
Korean marriage visa ( symbolized as F -6-1 visa ) is a type of visa for foreign citizens who have completed marriage procedures with Korean citizens in accordance with the legal regulations of both countries and are intending to live in Korea .
After being granted a visa , foreigners can enjoy some of the same rights as Korean citizens , including the right to work , study , receive medical care , etc. Creating conditions for international couples to live , work , and raise a family together in Korea .
This type of visa allows you to enter Korea once within 3 months from the date of issue . You will be allowed to stay in Korea for a maximum of 90 days . After 90 days , you need to apply to change to a residence card for foreigners and extend your stay .
1. Subjects allowed to submit application for Korean marriage visa :
- Vietnamese citizens residing outside Korea
- You must be 18 years of age or older ( for women ) and 20 years of age or older ( for men )
- Have completed marriage procedures with Korean citizens in accordance with the legal regulations of the two countries .
- Want to maintain marriage and live long term in Korea .
- Conditions for applying for a Korean marriage visa :
- Provide all required documents for marriage visa
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate in Korean ( TOPIK level 1 or higher )
- Proof of marital relationship , acquaintance process with Korean wife / husband
- Proof of financial capacity of Korean spouse
- You meet the health and character requirements and have no criminal record .
- You have not violated any Korean immigration laws in the past 5 years .
- You are not a person who poses a risk of harming the interests of Korea .
For more information about studying and working in Korea , please contact :
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