KOREA VISA INFORMATION

한국비자에 대하여 ( About Korea Visa)

한국비자에 대하여

코로나로 해외여행을 못 간지 오래 되다 보니, 기회가 된다면 해외 나가고 싶은 생각이 많이 듭니다. 다만, 아직은 비행기 티켓 비용 등을 생각하면 가성비는 좀 떨어지는 것 같습니다.

우리가 해외여행을 떠나기 전에 그 나라에 입국하기 위해 비자를 받아야 하는지 사전 체크하는 것과 마찬가지로 한국에 들어오는 외국인들도 사전에 비자문제를 확인하고 들어오게 됩니다. 그래서 오늘은 외국인의 비자와 체류자격에 대해 생각해 보겠습니다.

요즘은 외국에 입국할 때 별다른 질문을 하지 않는 경우도 많지만 어떤 경우에는 '방문목적'이 무었이냐고 묻는 경우가 있습니다.이 때, 제대로 대답하지 못하거나 우물쭈물하면 잘못하면 입국거절을 당할 수도 있습니다. 물론 우리나라의 여권파워가 세져서 우리 국민이 입국거절을 당하는 경우가 최근에 흔하지는 않습니다. 하지만, 우리나라에 들어오는 외국인들 중에는 방문목적이 명확하지 않아서 입국거절을 당하는 사례가 증가 하고 있다고 합니다.

<목적에 부합하는 체류자격 부여>

대한민국에 들어오는 모든 외국인은 그 방문 목적에 맞는 체류자격을 부여 받게 됩니다. 일단 출입국외국인청(사무소)에서 체류자격을 부여하면 그 체류자격의 범위 내에서만 허용된 활동을 해야 합니다.

「출입국관리법」제17조제1항, '외국인은 그 체류자격과 체류기간의 범위에서 대한민국에 체류할 수 있다.'

즉, 관광을 목적으로 입국해서 취업을 하거나 사업을 할 수 없습니다. 특별히, 대한민국에서 장기 체류하는 모든 외국인(외국국적 동포 포함)은 이 사실을 이해하는게 매우 중요합니다.예를 들어, 유학을 목적으로 D2 체류자격을 부여 받았지만 학교 수업은 뒷전으로 하고 허가 없이 취업활동을 하면 결국은 출입국관리법 위반으로 본인이 손해를 보게 됩니다. 그리고 잘못하면 체류연장이 안 되어 출국명령을 받게 되거나 추후 다른 체류자격(D-10, E7, F2, F5등)으로 변경하는게 어렵게 됩니다.

따라서 지금 당장 문제가 없는 것 같다고 법적인 문제를 고려하지 않고 행동하는 것은 현명하지 않은 선택이라고 할 수 있습니다. 법위반을 해 놓고 몰랐다고 하소연을 해도 소용은 없습니다. 결국 본인 손해일 뿐 입니다.

체류자격 VS 비자(사증)

체류자격은 비자와 거의 동일한 개념으로 사용하고 있습니다. 단, 비자는 대한민국 재외공관(외교부 소속)에서 발급해 주고 체류자격은 출입국사무소(법무부 소속)에서 부여 해 준다는 차이가 있습니다.

좀 더 부연 설명하면, 비자 발급이 대한민국의 재외공관 영사가 입국을 추천하는 행위라면, 체류자격 부여는 한국 내 법무부에서 체류를 확정짓는 행정행위로 볼 수 있습니다.

그렇기 때문에 비자가 있다고 해서 입국장에서 반드시 입국허가가 나오는 것은 아니고 공항 등에서 입국이 거절 될 수도 있습니다.

2022년 8월 경, 무사증제도를 활용해 관광목적으로 제주공항을 통해 입국하던 태국인들이 무더기로 입국거절이 되고, 결국 이에 대한 대책으로 제주도 역시 K-ETA(전자여행허가제)를 도입하게 됐습니다.

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About Korea Visa

It's been a long time since I was able to travel abroad due to COVID 19, so I have a lot of thoughts about going abroad if the opportunity arises. However, considering the cost of air tickets, etc., the cost-effectiveness seems to be a bit low.

Just as we check in advance whether we need a visa to enter the country before we go on an overseas trip, foreigners entering Korea check visa issues in advance before entering. So today, let's discuss visas and residency status for foreigners.

These days, there are many cases where no special questions are asked when entering a foreign country, but in some cases, they may ask about the 'purpose of the visit’. If you do not answer correctly or hesitate, you may be denied entry. While it is not common in recent years for Korean citizens to be denied entry due to the strong passport power of our country, there are increasing cases of foreigners being refused entry to Korea because the purpose of their visit is not clear.

Granting of sojourn status that meets the purpose

All foreigners entering the Republic of Korea are granted a status of residence that matches the purpose of their visit. Once the Immigration Office grants the status of residence, the foreigner must engage only in activities that are permitted within the scope of the status of residence.

According to Article 17 (1) of the Immigration Act, "Foreigners may stay in the Republic of Korea only within the scope of their sojourn status and sojourn period."

In other words, you cannot enter the country as a tourist and then work or do business. It is particularly important for all long-term foreigners, including foreign nationals, to understand this fact. For instance, if a foreigner is granted a D2 residence status for the purpose of studying abroad but then chooses to work without permission and misses their school classes, they will eventually face financial losses due to violation of the Immigration Act.

If you violate the immigration laws, your stay may not be extended, and you may be ordered to leave the country. It may also become difficult to change to other types of residence status, such as D-10, E7, F2, or F5.Therefore, it is unwise to act without considering the legal issues as if there were no consequences. Complaining after violating the law is of no use, as it is ultimately your loss.

Status of Residence vs Visa

A status of residence is almost the same as a visa. However, the difference is that visas are issued by Korean diplomatic missions (affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and residence status is granted by immigration offices (affiliated with the Ministry of Justice).

To elaborate further, while the issuance of a visa is a recommendation for entry by a consular officer of a foreign diplomatic mission in Korea, the granting of a status of residence is an administrative act by the Ministry of Justice in Korea that finalizes your stay.

Therefore, having a visa does not necessarily mean that you will be granted entry at the port of entry, and you may be refused entry at the airport.

Around August 2022, a large number of Thais who entered Jeju Airport for tourism purposes using the visa-free system were refused entry, and eventually Jeju Island introduced K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization System) as a countermeasure.

입국 기간 VS 체류 기간 (Period of Stay VS. Period of Entry)

입국 기간 VS 체류 기간

두 개념이 약간 헷갈릴 수 있지만 앞에 쓰인 두 단어의 차이(입국 VS 체류)를 생각하면 이해가 쉽습니다.

입국기간은 입국이 가능한 기간(비자발급일~입국만료일)을 말하고 체류기간은 입국 후에 한국에 체류가 가능한 기간을 말합니다.

Period of Stay vs. Period of Entry

The two concepts can be a bit confusing, but it's easy to understand if you think about the difference between the first two words (entry VS stay).

The period of entry refers to the period of time you can enter the country (from the date of visa issuance to the date of expiration), while the period of stay refers to the period of time you can stay in Korea after entering the country.

단기 체류 VS 장기 체류 (Short-term Stays VS. Long-term Stays )

단기체류 VS 장기체류

대한민국에 입국하는 외국인의 체류는 90일 기준으로 크게 두 가지로 나누어 생각해 볼 수 있습니다. 90일 이내 체류하는 경우를 단기체류로, 91일 이상 체류하는 경우를 장기체류로 분류합니다.

91일 이상 장기 체류하는 경우, 특별한 예외 (외교, 공무, 한국주둔 미군 등)의 경우 이외에는 외국인등록 또는 거소등록을 해야 합니다. 즉, 여권 이외의 외국인등록증을 만들어야 합니다. 이렇게 등록증이 있어야 비로서 한국에서 핸드폰도 개통하고 은행계좌도 만들 수 있습니다.

Short-term vs. long-term stays

Foreigners entering Korea can be categorized into two types of stays based on a 90-day period. A stay of 90 days or less is classified as a short-term stay, and a stay of 91 days or more is classified as a long-term stay.

If you are staying in Korea for more than 91 days, you will need to register as a foreigner or register as a resident unless there are special exceptions (diplomatic, official, U.S. military in Korea, etc.). This means that you will need to get a foreigner's registration card in addition to your passport. This registration card will allow you to get a cell phone and open a bank account in Korea.

체류자격의 종류 (Types of Status of Stay)

체류자격의 종류

체류자격은 중분류로 할 경우 37개, 소분류까지 포함하면 200개가 넘습니다.

제일 큰 범주 위주로 분류하면 단기, 유학, 취업, 투자, 결혼, 동포, 기타 등으로 나눌 수 있습니다. 체류자격을 현재는 영어 알파벳 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H로 표시하는데 대략적으로 설명하면 아래와 같습니다.

A: 외교/공무

B: 사증면제/관광통과

C: 단기

D: 유학 / 연수 / 투자 / 구직

E: 취업

F: 방문동거/거주/동반/동포/결혼/영주

G: 기타

H: 관광취업/방문취업

큰 카테고리는 위와 같지만, 취업비자를 예로 들면 E1~E10까지 10가지가 있고, 또 하위 카테고리까지 들어가면 예를 들어 E7(특정활동)비자의 경우 E7-1, E7-2,E7-3,E7-4 이렇게 4가지로 또 나뉩니다.

너무 복잡하죠? 오늘은 이쯤하고 다음에는 단기비자에 대해 좀 더 알아보겠습니다.

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Types of Status of Stay

There are 37 categories of status of residence, and over 200 if you include the minor categories.

The main categories are short-term, study, work, investment, marriage, compatriots, and other. The status of residence is currently represented by the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H in the English alphabet, which can be roughly described as follows:

A: Diplomatic/Public Affairs

B: Visa Exempted / Tourist Transit

C: Short-term

D: Study / Training / Investment / Job Search

E: Employment

F: Visiting / Living / Accompanying / Compatriot / Marriage / Permanent residence

G: Other

H: Tourism/Visitor Employment

The main categories are the same as above, but if you take work visas as an example, there are 10 categories from E1 to E10, and if you go down to the subcategories, for example, E7 (specific activity) visas are further divided into 4 categories: E7-1, E7-2, E7-3, and E7-4.

That's it for today, but next time we'll talk more about short-term visas.

단기 초청 비자 (Short-Term Invitation of Relatives and Friends to Korea) [C-3-1]

The number of foreigners living in Korea is over 2 million, and many people say it will be 2.5 million, 3 million in a few years. Once the pandemic is completely over, there will be even more foreigners coming to Korea. However, unless you are a national of a B-1 or B-2 visa-free country, not everyone can come to Korea if they want to.

However, Koreans and long-term foreign residents in Korea can invite their family members or relatives to Korea for a short period of time if they have a clear purpose for entering the country. This visa is called a C-3-1 visa, and the invitation letter must be prepared in Korea and sent to the invitee (foreigner), who can then apply for a C-3-1 visa at the overseas consulate of their country. They can stay in Korea for up to 90 days, and they can also change it to a long-term visa with limited restrictions.

The C-3 visa is a short-term visa that you may want to consider applying for if you are not a foreign national from a country with a visa waiver or visa-free entry. However, C-3s are prohibited from engaging in for-profit activities.

The term "for-profit activity" refers to employment activities in which you provide certain labor, skills, etc. and receive substantial compensation, and does not refer to commercial activities (market research, consultation, contracting, etc.).

Who Should Get a C-3-1

- Those who wish to participate in friendly matches, events, and conferences held in Korea.

- Persons who wish to stay for a short period of time to hone their skills/skills in government, business, etc.

- Persons entering the country for purposes within the scope of short-term visit (C-3) activities, excluding pure tourism (C-3-2) and general tourism (C-3-9).

Important requirements for short-term invitations

First, the purpose of the foreigner's visit to Korea must be clear. For example, if it is to participate in an event or meeting, you must attach supporting documents such as the event announcement. In addition, if you are inviting a family member of an immigrant or nationalized person to attend a wedding, you must prove the family relationship between you and the invitee. Finally, you must prove the financial capability of the invitee. Documents that can prove financial capability include employment certificates, tax certificates, etc.

단기 상용 비자 (Short-Term Commercial Visa) [C-3-4]

Let's take a look at the general commercial (C-3-4) visa, which is required when you invite a foreign national for business purpose. When you have a business relationship with a foreign company, such as trade or services, you may need to invite their executives or employees to Korea. For example, you may need a face-to-face meeting for product development or price negotiation, and the visa used in this case is a general business visa.

C-3-4 is a general commercial visa, which is issued to commercial activities such as short-term market research, business contacts, consultations, contracts, and small-scale trade activities, and to APEC cardholders who enter Korea without a visa. The period of stay is 90 days and the validity period is 3 months.

For your reference, there are two types of C-series visas, C-3 and C-4, with C-3 prohibiting for-profit activities. If you want to work for a profit, even for a short period of time, you need to apply for a C-4 (temporary work) visa.

The term "for-profit activity" refers to employment activities where you provide certain labor, skills, etc. and receive substantial remuneration, and does not refer to commercial activities (market research, consultation, contracting, etc.).

If an employee of a foreign company visits Korea for a short period of time for consultation, it can be considered a commercial activity, but if the employee provides services during the visit and receives direct compensation, it is considered a commercial activity.

C-3-4 Visa Eligibility

Persons who intend to stay for a short period of time for market research, business contacts, consultations, contracts, small-scale trade, or other similar purposes (including those who receive remuneration not exceeding the cost of their stay, but excluding those who are engaged in for-profit activities).

☞ Activities of foreigners who are assigned to public or private organizations in Korea to install/maintain imported machinery, shipbuilding and industrial facilities, etc. are treated as for-profit activities and must apply for a short-term work (C-4) or trade management (D-9) visa.

C-3-4 visa is easy to obtain if the inviting company can clearly show the purpose of the invitee's visit. However, if you are inviting a foreigner from the countries with a large number of illegal immigrants, you need to pay more attention to the documentation because the overseas diplomatic missions are strictly screening and you cannot apply again for a while once you are rejected.

유학생 외국인등록 ( Alien Registration for Internatioal Students, Student Visa Extension, etc. ) [D-2]

A student visa is a visa that you can get if you are studying to learn Korean or enrolled in a degree program, and you can get it if you are enrolled for more than six months. You will receive a D-4 visa for language courses and a D-2 visa for professional bachelor's degree or higher.

The key documents you need to prepare are proof of your education in your home country and proof of your finances, and you will receive your visa at the Korean Embassy in your home country. This time, we'll look at what international students need to do after entering Korea according to the Immigration Act, including registering as a foreigner, extending your visa, etc.

Alien Registration

Foreigners who plan to stay in Korea for more than 90 days must register as an alien at a local immigration office within 90 days of their arrival. International students are no exception, so you must register as an alien at the local immigration office with the following documents to receive an alien registration card.

Passport
Application Form
1 photo
Proof of residency (lease contract, etc.)
Proof of enrollment
Tuberculosis certificate (only if you are from that country)
immigration fee KRW 30,000

Extending a student visa

If a foreign student wishes to continue to stay in Korea beyond the initial period of stay, he or she must obtain permission to extend the period of stay before it expires. To obtain permission to extend your period of stay, you must submit an application for permission to extend your period of stay and the necessary attachments to the head of the local immigration office.

*Documents required to extend your student visa stay*.

Application form (must include a cell phone or email for domestic contact)
Alien Registration Card
Photocopy of passport (If you have reissued your passport, you must report the change)
School certificate, transcript (if there are F grades, submit a 'reason for failure to learn')
Proof of finances
Proof of residence
Immigration fee KRW 60,000

Registration Change Notification (Article 35 of the Immigration Act)

1. If a foreigner who has registered as an alien encounters any of the following reasons for notification, he/she must notify the immigration office of the change of alien registration within 15 days from the date of occurrence of the reason for notification.

2. Notification

1) Changes in name, gender, date of birth, and nationality

2) Changes in passport number, issue date, and expiration date

3) Change of school (including name change)

*Address (applicable to Article 36 of the Immigration Act, you are still obligated to report a change of residence)

3. Required documents

Application form, passport, alien registration card, and proof or explanation of the reason for the change.

Please note that a surprising number of students do not report the above changes and later find out when they go to extend their stay or change their status and end up paying a penalty.

외국인 유학생 알바 (Part-time Work for Foreign Students ) [D-2 & D-4]

Foreign students living in Korea on a D-2 or D-4 visa can work part-time in addition to their original purpose of stay, which is to study. However, you must obtain a 'Permit for Activities not Covered by the Status of Stay' in advance and work within the specified scope, otherwise you will be subject to penalties under the relevant laws.

Unauthorized part-time work often leads to problems when trying to get a job or stay in Korea after graduation, so you should be very careful. Let's take a look at what you need to know about part-time work permits below.

General Regulations

In general, students are limited to part-time, hourly jobs that are commonly done by students such as low-skilled labor

These are some examples:

1. general interpreter/translator, food service assistant, general office assistant, etc.

2. working as a shop clerk, restaurant worker, event assistant, etc. in English villages and English camps, etc. (also applied to Chinese, Japanese, and other foreign language camps)

3. tourist information assistant, duty-free shop sales assistant, etc.

4. Part-time employment is restricted for manufacturing industries within the permitted scope of the 'non-professional employment (E-9)' status in 2 of Appendix 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act (all manufacturing industries and construction industries are restricted)

*Exceptions are allowed for manufacturing industries if you have a Topic 4 level (KIIP level 4 or higher).

Eligible Individuals

Those with student visas (D-2) or language trainee visas (D-4-1, D-4-7) who possess a certain level of Korean ability and have received confirmation from the person in charge of international students at their university.

*Language trainees can hold a part time job 6 months after changing their visa status(for those entering on the visa, 6 months from the date of entry)

Those who have surpassed the study abroad period (2 years for associate degrees, 4 years for bachelor's degrees) and have been unable to fulfill graduation requirements due to a lack of credits or otherwise, and have therefore been granted an extension to stay, are restricted from holding part-time jobs.

Approval Process

Sign a Employment Contract:

Employment contract between relevant parties

Fill out a Part-time Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form:

Attached form is filled out by the person in charge of international students at your university

Apply

Accompanying documents are submitted online or in person

Approval or Rejection

Either an approval sticker is attached or a certificate fo approval can be printed out online

Penalties for Working without Prior Permission

Employers and employees who are engaged in illegal employment will be punished according to article 18 of the Immigration Act ( a violator may be deported or have their visa status revoked according to the judgement of immigration authorities)
Those who work part-time jobs whithout receiving permission are restricted from changing to job seeking visa (D-10) after graduation

구직 비자 ( Job Searching Visa) [D-10]

Today, we're going to talk about the Job Searching Visa (D-10), which is available to international students who have graduated from college but have not started working.

International students who are studying at a domestic university or language school usually stay on a D-2 or D-4 visa. However, once they complete their degree or training program, they cannot stay in Korea on their existing visa. They should change their status to a D-10 (job search) visa to continue their stay in the country.

The D-10 visa allows you to stay in the country for a certain period of time to look for a job or do a short-term internship.

Among the D-10s, the D-10-1 will be discussed in more detail below.

Who Can Apply?

The D-10-1 visa is for those who wish to train or seek employment in a field that allows them to work in an E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6, or E-7 status of stay.

(However, among the E-6 visa, E-6-2 is excluded, and only fine arts and sports are allowed. Also, among the E-7 visas, semi-professionals (E-7-2) and skilled workers (E-7-4) cannot apply from abroad.)

Requirements to Change to D-10-1 Visa

Any of the following are eligible to change to D-10-1

1. General Job Search: applicants based on the point system

A legal resident who holds a domestic associate degree or higher and has a total score of 60 points or more, with 20 points or more for basic items out of a total of 190 points on the job search scorecard.

☞ Refer to the separate chart < Point Chart for D-10-1 Visa> ath the bottom

2. Excellent Korean language proficiency from a domestic university (exempted from the point system)

A person who has not passed three years since he/she obtained an associate degree or higher from a regular university in Korea, and falls under any of the following conditions:

1) TOPIK level 4 or higher with a valid score report

2) Passed the midterm evaluation of KIIP level 4

3) Assigned to the level 5 of KIIP

3. Experienced professionals (exempt from the point system)

Persons with E-1 through E-7 status whose employment contracts have expired or whose employment activities have been terminated for other legitimate reasons.

투자 및 무역경영 비자 ( Overview and Types of Korean Investment Visas) [D8 & D9]

There are two types of investment visas: D-8 and D-9. Korea Immigration Service categorizes the D-8 as "investment" and the D-9 as "trade management," but they are both regarded as investment visas because they both require you to make an investment in Korea.

Types of investment visas

D-8 visas are investment visas, including D-8-1 (investment in a corporation), D-8-2 (venture investment), D-8-3 (investment in a private business), and D-8-4 (technology start-up), but the D-8 visas under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act are the D-8-1 and D-8-3 visas as above.

In addition, there is a D-9 visa, which is similar to the D-8 visa, but called (trade management).In other words, there are two types of visas for foreigners to receive after investing in Korea: D-8 and D-9. We can divide the types of visas according to the way how foreigners invest in Korean companies as follows.

1.A domestic entity invested by a foreign entity(regarded as Foreign-Capital Invested Company under FIP Act)

In this case, the investment amount is usually above a certain size, and it is relatively easy to obtain a visa. An example of this is when a foreign company establishes a corporation to secure production facilities in Korea. The minimum investment amount is 100 million won and the requirement is to own at least 10% of the shares with voting rights.

2. A domestic entity invested by a foreign individual (regarded as Foreign-Capital Invested Company under FIP Act)

In general, the scale of investment is small, and it is relatively difficult to obtain a visa. It may be difficult to obtain a visa depending on the investor from a specific country, the method of stock acquisition, and the amount of investment (less than 300 million won). There is a minimum investment of KRW 100 million and ownership of 10% or more of the shares with voting rights.

3. A domestic private business(partnering Koreans) invested by a foreign individual

A sole proprietorship with a Korean partner can also be recognized as a foreign-invested company under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act. In this case, a D-8-3 visa can be issued, and you can enjoy tax benefits if you are recognized as a 'foreign-invested company'. The minimum investment amount is KRW 100 million and the requirement is to own at least 10% of the total capital of the invested company.

In addition, in this case, the Ministry of Justice strictly controls the issuance of visas by setting separate criteria (e.g., submission of a business agreement, investment amount of 100 million won or more by a national) in addition to the provisions of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act.

4. A domestic private business invested by a foreign individual

A D-9 visa can be issued to a foreign individual who invests in a Korean business without a Korean partner, and the investment amount must be at least 300 million won. A typical example of this is when a foreigner who has been living in Korea for a long time runs a business that exports used cars to their home country.

Visas that are confusing because they are similar to investment visas

Some people confuse the D-8 visa with the D-7 visa, but the D-7 visa is not for foreign companies to invest in Korea and send essential personnel, but for foreign headquarters with liaison offices or branches in Korea to send personnel to Korea.

The distinction between D-8 and D-7 is determined by whether the Korean company being dispatched is registered as a 'foreign-invested company'. Some people may wonder what the difference is between a foreign-invested company and a branch or liaison office. We will explain later.

Also, some people may be confused with the E-7-1. <If you are directly employed by a foreign-invested company under the Foreign Investment Act or a branch or liaison office of a foreign company under the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act (as opposed to being dispatched to the headquarters), you need to get an E-7 (Specified Activity) visa, not a D-8 or D-7. Please note that the E7 visa is a type of visa that can be obtained if a foreigner has a bachelor's degree or higher or is an experienced worker in a specialized field, and is a different status of residence from the E-9 visa for simple labor.

한국의 취업비자: C-4, E-1~E7 (Employment/Professional) [C4, E1,E2,E3,E4,E5,E6,E7]

Types of Employment (Professional) Visa

C-4(Short-term Employee):

한국의 취업비자: E-7 (Understanding Korean Work Visas, An Overview of the E-7 Visa) [E-7]

한국의 취업비자의 이해: E-7비자의 개요

한국의 취업비자는 크게 E1~E7계열의 전문직 비자와, E9과 E10등의 비전문취업 비자로 구분할 수 있습니다. E9이나 E10등의 단순노무 업무종사자는 <외국인근로자의 고용 등에 관한 법률>에 따라 국가가 철저하게 관리하고 있는 고용허가제이므로 다음 웹사이트를 참조하면 됩니다.

☞ https://www.eps.go.kr/

반면에 전문직 비자인 E1~E7 비자는 각각의 업무에 따라 아래와 같이 코드가 세분화됩니다.

▣ E1(교수): 전문대 이상의 교육기관에서 교육하거나 연구지도 하는 일

▣ E2(회화지도): 외국어 전문학원 또는 교육기관에서 외국어 회화지도

▣ E3(연구): 석사 또는 박사 학위 이상 소지자로 특정 연구기관 등에서 연구개발에 종사하는 일

▣ E4(기술지도): 공/사기관에서 자연과학 분야의 전문지식 또는 특수분야의 기술을 제공하는 일

▣ E-5(전문직업): 외국의 국가공인자격증을 소지한 자로서 대한민국에서도 해당 업무를 할 수 있도록 법률에서 인정하고 있는 일 (예: 항공기조종사, 의료인 등)

▣ E-6(예술흥행): 수익이 따르는 음악, 미술, 문학 등의 예술활동

▣ E-7(특정활동): 대한민국 내의 공/사기관 등과의 계약에 따라 법무부장관이 특별히 지정하는 활동에 종사

그런데, E1~E7 비자 중에서 E-2와 E-7의 숫자가 많은 편이고 나머지 비자를 가진 국내 체류자의 숫자는 미미합니다.

전체 숫자가 약 54,000여명 되는데 그 중에서 E-2가 약 14,000명, E-7이 27,000명을 차지하고 있습니다.

전문인력 비자 중에서는 E-7이 중요함을 알 수 있습니다. E-7비자는 그 성격에 따라 다시 다음의 4가지 코드로 분류 합니다.

E-7-1 전문인력: 관리자 및 전문가 (67개 직종)
E-7-2 준전문인력: 사무 및 서비스종사자 (9개 직종)
E-7-3 일반기능인력:기능원 및 관련기능종사자 (8개 직종)
E-7-4 숙련기능인력점수제: 농림축산어업, 제조,건설 등 숙련기능인력

위와 같이 E-7비자가 4개로 나뉘지만 성격은 많이 다릅니다. 그래서 한 번에 위의 비자에 대해서 설명하는 것이 어렵습니다. 기회가 있을 때 각 세부 코드별로 어떤 직종이 있는지 어떤 요건으로 비자를 발급받을 수 있는지 정리해 보도록 하겠습니다.

Understanding Korean Work Visas, An Overview of the E-7 Visa

Korean work visas can be broadly categorized into E1~E7 professional visas and E9 / E10 non-professional work visas. For unskilled labor workers such as E9 and E10, the employment permit system is strictly managed by the government according to the <ACT ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN WORKERS>, so you can refer to the following website.

☞ https://www.eps.go.kr/index.jsp

On the other hand, E1 through E7 visas, which are professional visas, are subdivided into the following codes based on their respective jobs.

▣ E1 (Professor): Teaching or conducting research at a college or higher educational institution.

▣ E2 (Foreign Language Instructor): Foreign language instructors at a foreign language institute or educational institution.

▣ E3 (Researcher): Holding a master's or doctoral degree or higher and engaging in research and development at a specific research institution.

▣ E4 (Technical Instructor): Providing expertise in the field of natural sciences or technology in a specialized field at a public or private institution.

▣ E-5 (Professional): A person who holds a nationally recognized certificate in a foreign country and is recognized by law to work in Korea (e.g., aircraft pilot, medical doctor, etc.).

▣ E-6 (Artist): Artistic activities such as music, art, literature, etc. that generate revenue.

▣ E-7 (Specially Designated Activities): Engaging in activities specifically designated by the Minister of Justice based on a contract with a public or private organization in Korea.

However, among the E1 through E7 visas, the number of E-2 and E-7 is high, and the number of foreign nationals with other visas is small.

The total number is about 54,000, of which E-2s account for about 14,000 and E-7s for 27,000.

Among the specialized worker visas, the E-7 is an important one. The E-7 visa is further categorized into four codes based on the nature of the work.

Sub-code Category Details

E-7-1 Professionals Executives & Professionals (67 occupations)
E-7-2 Associate-professionals Office & Service Workers (9 occupations)
E-7-3 General Skilled Workers Craftsmen & Related Skilled Workers (8 occupations)
E-7-4 Skilled Workers Point System Visa: agriculture/forestry/fishing industries, manufacturing, construction

Although there are four E-7 visas as shown above, they are very different in nature of their works, which makes it difficult to explain them all at once. When I get a chance, I'll try to summarize what jobs are available under each subcode and what requirements are needed to get a visa.

외국인의 체류 및 활동범위 (Foreigners' Stay and Scope of Activities)

외국인의 체류

체류기간에 따라 단기체류, 장기체류, 영주로 구분됩니다.
- 단기체류 : 체류기간 90일 이하
- 장기체류 : 체류기간 91일 이상
- 영주 : 체류기간 제한없음.
장기체류와 영주의 경우 입국일로부터 90일 이내에 외국인등록 또는 국내거소신고를 해야 합니다.

체류 외국인의 활동범위와 국내 취업

외국인은 체류자격과 체류기간의 범위 내에서 체류할 수 있으며, 법률이 정하는 경우를 제외하고는 정치활동을 할 수 없습니다.
외국인이 우리나라에 체류하면서 취업을 하고자 할 때에는 취업을 할 수 있는 체류자격을 소지하여야 하며, 지정된 근무장소에서만 근무하여야 합니다.
지정된 근무장소를 변경하고자 하는 경우 사전에 혹은 일정한 기간내에 관할 출입국관리사무소에 허가를 받거나 신고를 해야 합니다.
취업활동을 할 수 있는 체류자격은 아래와 같습니다.
단기취업(C-4), 교수(E-1), 회화지도(E-2), 연구(E-3), 기술지도(E-4), 전문직업(E-5), 예술흥행(E-6), 특정활동(E-7), 비전문취업(E-9), 선원취업(E-10), 거주(F-2), 재외동포(F-4), 영주(F-5), 결혼이민(F-6), 관광취업(H-1)
취업할 수 있는 체류자격을 소지하지 않은 외국인을 고용하거나 고용을 알선 또는 권유하여서는 안됩니다.
불법으로 외국인을 고용하거나 고용을 알선·권유하는 경우 출입국관리법위반으로 처벌을 받게 됩니다.
외국인을 고용할 경우 외국인등록증의 소지여부 뿐만 아니라 취업할 수 있는 체류자격을 소지하였는지를 확인하여야 합니다.
외국인등록증을 소지하였을지라도 취업활동이 제한되는 경우가 많으므로 관할 출입국관리사무소에 문의 후 고용하시기 바랍니다.

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Residence of Foreigners

Residency is classified into short-term stay, long-term stay, and permanent residency based on the length of stay.

Short-term stay: Stay duration of 90 days or less
Long-term stay: Stay duration of 91 days or more
Permanent residency: No limitation on the duration of stay

For long-term stay and permanent residency, foreigners must register as an alien or report their residence within 90 days of their arrival.

Scope of Activities and Employment for Foreigners Residing in Korea

Foreigners can stay within the scope of their residence status and duration. Except as provided by law, they are not permitted to engage in political activities.

If a foreigner wishes to work in Korea, they must have a residence status that permits employment and must work only at the designated workplace. If they wish to change their designated workplace, they must obtain permission or report the change to the relevant immigration office either in advance or within a certain period.

The following residence statuses allow for employment:

Short-term Employment (C-4)
Professor (E-1)
Foreign Language Instructor (E-2)
Research (E-3)
Technology Guidance (E-4)
Special Occupations (E-5)
Arts and Entertainment (E-6)
Specific Activities (E-7)
Non-professional Employment (E-9)
Maritime Crew (E-10)
Resident (F-2)
Overseas Korean (F-4)
Permanent Resident (F-5)
Marriage Immigrant (F-6)
Working Holiday (H-1)

It is prohibited to employ, mediate employment, or encourage employment of foreigners who do not hold a residence status permitting employment. Illegal employment, mediation, or encouragement of employment for foreigners is punishable under the Immigration Control Act.

When hiring a foreigner, employers must verify not only whether they possess an alien registration card but also whether they have a residence status that allows employment. Even if a foreigner has an alien registration card, there may be restrictions on their employment activities, so it is recommended to consult the relevant immigration office before hiring.

출입국 비자 신청 수수료 ( Visa Processing Fee)

수수료 부과 대상 업무

체류기간연장허가, 체류자격변경허가, 체류자격부여, 재입국허가, 체류자격외활동허가, 근무처변경·추가, 외국인등록증 및 재발급시에는 일정한 수수료를 납부하여야 합니다.
체류기간연장허가 : 6만원(단 F-6는 3만원)
체류자격변경허가 : 10만원(단 f-5는 20만원)
체류자격부여 : 8만원(단 F-6 자격부여는 4만원)
재입국허가 : 3만원(단수), 5만원(복수)
체류자격외활동허가 : 12만원
근무처변경·추가 : 12만원
외국인등록증 또는 거소신고증 발급 및 재발급 : 3만원(현금 수납만 가능)

수수료 면제

국제관례에 의한 면제
- 외교관여권 또는 관용여권 소지자
상호주의에 의한 면제
- 14세 미만의 아르헨티나 국민
- 대만 국민 : 재입국허가 수수료(단수, 복수)
- 캐나다 국민 중 다음 체류자격 해당자 : 문화예술(D-1), 종교(D-6), 방문동거(F-1), 동반(F-3), 기타(G-1) 해당자로 6개월미만 체류하는 자에 대한 체류자격변경, 체류기간연장 및 외국인등록증 발급수수료
협정에 의한 면제
- 사증면제협정에 따라 수수료가 면제되거나 수수료 면제 협정이 체결되어 있는 국가 국민

기타 수수료 없는 업무

아래에 해당되는 경우 수수료가 부과되지 않습니다.
- 근무처의 명칭(상호 등) 변경 등 외국인등록사항 변경신고
- 고용·연수 외국인 변동사유 발생신고
- 정부 등의 초청 국비장학생에 대한 체류기간연장허가, 체류자격변경허가 및 재입국허가
- 출입국관리법시행규칙 제 32조 제1항의 규정에 의한 출국을 위한 체류기간연장허가

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Fees for Applicable Services

You are required to pay a certain fee for the following services: extension of stay, change of status of residence, granting of status of residence, re-entry permit, permission for activities outside the status of residence, change/addition of workplace, and issuance or reissuance of alien registration cards.

Extension of Stay Permit: KRW 60,000 (KRW 30,000 for F-6)
Change of Status of Residence Permit: KRW 100,000 (KRW 200,000 for F-5)
Granting of Status of Residence: KRW 80,000 (KRW 40,000 for F-6)
Re-entry Permit: KRW 30,000 (single), KRW 50,000 (multiple)
Permission for Activities Outside the Status of Residence: KRW 120,000
Change/Addition of Workplace: KRW 120,000
Issuance or Reissuance of Alien Registration Card or Residence Report Card: KRW 30,000 (Cash payment only)

Fee Exemptions

Exemption Based on International Conventions:
- Holders of diplomatic passports or official passports
Reciprocal Exemptions:
- Argentine nationals under 14 years old
- Taiwanese nationals: Re-entry permit fees (single, multiple)
- Canadian nationals in the following residence statuses: Culture and Arts (D-1), Religious Affairs (D-6), Visiting and Cohabitation (F-1), Accompanying Family (F-3), and Others (G-1) who stay for less than six months for status change, extension of stay, or alien registration card issuance fees
Exemptions Based on Agreements:
- Nationals of countries where visa waiver agreements include fee exemptions or countries with fee exemption agreements

Other Non-fee Services

No fee is required in the following cases:

Notification of changes in foreign registration details, such as changes in the name of the workplace
Reporting changes in the employment/training status of foreign nationals
Extension of stay, change of status, or re-entry permit for government-invited scholarship students
Extension of stay for departure under Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rule of the Immigration Control Act

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