E-7 professional work in South Korea

E-7 professional work · South Korea visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all South Korea routes

Needs eligible occupation, qualifications/experience, and employer fit.

Important notes

• E-7 covers foreign professionals/specialised workers in occupations designated by the Ministry of Justice and requires Korean employer sponsorship, employment contract, qualifications/experience and occupation-code eligibility.
• Other work visas exist for teaching, research, intra-company transfer, etc.
• Salary requirements vary by E-7 subcategory and year.
• Seoul Global Center published 2025 thresholds for E-7 categories; use official immigration/Hikorea manual for final values.

Official source

Official source: South Korea official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.