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Sponsorship (C4·D8·D9·D7·E6·E7)

Visa

/ Visa / Sponsorship (C4·D8·D9·D7·E6·E7)
Change of Status Extension of Stay Sponsorship (C4·D8·D9·D7·E6·E7) Violation Review

To bring a foreign national into Korea, in most cases a certificate of visa eligibility must first be obtained here.

The sponsoring company's qualifications matter
as much as those of the individual.

By status VISA TYPES

C-4 Short-term employmentIncome-earning activity of up to 90 days — seasonal work, short assignments, technical guidance
D-7 Intra-company transferEssential specialists seconded from an overseas head office to a Korean branch or liaison office
D-8 Corporate investmentForeign management and administrative staff of a Korean company meeting the investment threshold
D-9 Trade managementRunning a business in Korea for import, export and other trading activity
E-6 Arts and entertainmentPerformance, entertainment and sport. Preliminary steps such as a performance recommendation apply
E-7 Designated activitiesOccupations designated by the Ministry of Justice. Education, career and the employer's qualifications are decisive

When we
can help CASES

  • You have recruited from abroad and need a certificate of visa eligibility
  • You are seconding head-office staff (D-7) to a Korean branch
  • You are inviting a foreign investor to obtain D-8 status
  • You are unsure whether the role falls within an E-7 occupation, or whether the employer meets the requirements
  • A previous application was refused and you need to address the grounds and reapply

How it proceeds PROCESS

  1. 01
    Matching the statusWe identify the status that fits the duties and the purpose of the invitation.
  2. 02
    The sponsorThe employer's revenue, permanent headcount, line of business and ratio of Korean employees are checked.
  3. 03
    The individualEducation, career and qualifications are checked against the standard for the occupation.
  4. 04
    Certificate applicationWe file with the competent immigration office and answer any request for further documents.
  5. 05
    Visa at the missionThe certificate number is passed on so the visa can be issued at the Korean mission abroad.
  6. 06
    After arrivalAlien registration and notification of the place of work are handled in turn.

For E-7, the ratio of Korean employees is critical. The number of foreign nationals you may sponsor is capped by your permanent Korean headcount. Check this while you are still planning the hire.

CONTACT

Check the requirements before you sponsor

Tell us the duties and your company details and we will assess which status is available.

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