Applying for an E-7 Working Visa The E-7 visa code is divided into four main sub-codes: (1) Professional Jobs (E-7-1). ex: advertising specialists, international salespeople, and developers. (2) Semi-Professional Jobs (E-7-2). ex: chefs and medical coordinators. (3) General Skills Jobs (E-7-3). ex: welders and painters. (4) Skilled Trade Jobs (E-7-4). ex: manufacturing and construction. Here are the eligibility criteria for Visa application along with the list of required documents [2024 updated version] Eligibility criteria The requirements for an E-7 visa can be divided into general conditions and special conditions. Note: Foreigner's major and career experience should match the position they are applying for! (1) General Conditions (Only one needs to be met!): - Possession of a master's degree or higher related to the job - Possession of a bachelor's degree related to the job + over one year of related work experience - More than five years of related work experience → Overseas documents must be translated into Korean or English and submitted with consular certification or Apostille verification. (2) Special Conditions (Only one needs to be met!): - Worked in professional occupations for over 1 year at a top-500 company - Bachelor's degree from a world-class university - Junior college degree in Korea related to the job - Bachelor's degree or higher from a Korean university, regardless of major - Endorsed talent in high-tech science and technology by the competent ministry - High-tech Interns (D-10-3) Visa holder with over a year of internship and wage over 1x GNI - Certain Japanese software technicians recognized by CAIT and JITEC - Talent with expertise endorsed by ministries and annual income over 1.5x previous GNI - High-income professional positions with annual remuneration over 3x previous GNI per capita - Completion of training at an excellent private institution, acquiring relevant certifications - Application of specific criteria for chefs, skilled craftsmen, shipbuilding welders, etc. Required Documents (1) Documents from the foreign individual: - Unified application form - Passport - Foreigner registration card - A recent photo (3 x 4cm, color photo) - Employment contract - Housing contract - Diploma(apostille if needed) - Certificate of Career - Documents that prove qualifications for foreign workers (if needed) (2) Company documents : - Company Introduction - Business registration certificate - Certified copy of corporate registration - Letter of the reason for the invitation (Prepare specifically the necessity of hiring foreigners, plans for utilizing foreigners, and expected outcomes.) - (if needed) Letter of employment recommendation (A written recommendation issued by the head of the competent central administrative agency(where it is subject to the Special Act on the Designation and Operation of Free Economic Zones or the Special Act on Regulations on Specialized Regional Development Zones, etc., the Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Do Governor under his/her jurisdiction) might be required for certain jobs.) * Contact us for more info, we’ll inform you based on your type of occupation - Standard financial statements - List of insured persons under the four major insurance - (if needed) Letter of Guarantee Only for workers who are restricted from changing workplaces or reporting additionally, as announced by the Minister of Justice - Tax Certificate (Certificate of completion of national tax) - Proof of payment of tax - Certificate Of Local Tax Payment - Additional documents for each job category * Contact us for more info, and we’ll inform you based on your type of occupation Visit/contact us at grabchats.com/visa-service for Visa assistance. Good luck with your job hunting! :) Source: HiKorea