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ACTIVITIES
ALLOWED
1. Researching in the fields of natural science and industrial technology
2. Advanced Science Skilled Workers
ELIGIBLE
APPLICANTS
You are eligible to apply for the visa if you are
1. A natural science researcher and an industrial technology researcher at research institutes
established in accordance with the Support for Specific Research Institute Act and the
Establishment․Management and Promotion of Government-funded Research Institutes Act
2. A scientist who is researching at a research institute in accordance with the Defense
Acquisition Program Act.
3. A scientist who is researching at a following research group or a center to develop highly
advanced industrial technology in accordance with the Industrial Technology Innovation
Promotion Act
- Corporate affiliated research center
- Industry technological research union in accordance with the Industrial Technology
Innovation Promotion Act
- University or Community College in accordance with the Higher Education Act
- National research institute
- Public institutions for technical assistance in accordance with the Industrial Technology
Innovation Promotion Act
- A non-profit research institute for science and technology established in accordance with the
civil law or other laws
- Other science and technology research institutes or profit-oriented corporations affiliated
research institutes
4. A person recommended by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology who wants
to work in the fields of natural science and highly advanced industrial technology at a
government funded research center, national research institute, corporate research institute
and others.
- A holder of a master degree in engineering who has R&D experiences in the respective field
for at least 3 years
- A holder of a doctoral degree in engineering
- A professor (visa type: E-1) and researcher (visa type: E-3) invited for the Ministry of
Education, Science and Technology's new growth power areas of the WCU project (A
promotion to foster research-oriented universities at global level)
MAXIMUM
LENGTH OF STAY
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You are allowed to stay for up to 5 years
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VISAS ISSUED AT
THE DISCRETION
OF THE HEAD OF
THE DIPLOMATIC
MISSION
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
�� Application for the visa issuance (form no. 17), passport, one standard size photograph,
fee
�� Relevant documents for the host institution
�� Degree or documents proving your professional experiences
�� Employment contract
�� The head of a diplomatic mission abroad may request/omit additional documents if it
is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the qualifications
of the inviter and the invitee
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
�� Application for the visa issuance (form no. 17), passport, one standard size photograph,
fee
�� Any relevant documents concerning the establishment of the host institutions
�� Degree or documents proving your professional experiences
�� Employment Contract
�� The head of a diplomatic mission abroad may request/omit additional documents if it
is deemed necessary to examine the purpose of entry, genuieness of the invitation, and
the qualifications of the inviter and the invitee
1. A single-entry visa valid for 1 year or less will be issued to a natural scientist or advanced
industrial technology scientist who works at a research institute receiving research funds
from the government (excluding China and Cuba)
2. Research activities at research institutes designated by the Defense Acquisition Program Act
(excluding China and Cuba)
Eligible Applicants : a single entry visa valid for one year or less will be issued to a
scientist who works at a research institute that is commissioned by the Minister of
Defense in accordance with the Special Act on Defense Industry.
e-Visa
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e-Visa policy is a policy which issues an online visa to those who do not
need to visit a Korean embassy/consulate general for a consul interview to
obtain a visa, such as professors and researchers. The policy is geared towards
attracting foreign talents, providing them with a simple visa procedure.
1. Eligible Applicants
E-1 Professor, E-3 Researcher, E-4 Technical Instructor/Technician, E-5
Professional visa holders
- If you have any of the visas mentioned above, you are eligible to apply
for both a ��visa issued at the discretion of the Chief of Mission�� and a
��confirmation of visa issuance'. All applicants for the above visas are
requested to submit same required documents.
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e-Visa
�� Spouse and underage child(ren) of E-1, E-3, E-4 and E-5 visa holders, who are applying
with their primary visa applicant, are eligible to apply for e-visas.
2. Issuing Authority
Minister of Justice
3. Who Can Apply?
Eligible foreigner
Inviter (applying on behalf of a visa applicant: foreigner)
�� Please see "E-1 Professorship e-Visa" for application methods, fee payment
and e-visa issuance confirmation print-out
ELIGIBILITY FOR
THE VISA
ISSUANCE
CONFIRMATION
 CONTENTS
Corporate research institutes, Industrial Technology Research Association in accordance
with the Industrial Technology Research Association Act, University or Community
College in accordance with the Education Act, National Research Institutes, Public
Institutes supporting technology in accordance with the Industrial Technology Research
Association Act, Non-Profit Research Center established in accordance with the civil law
and other laws, Profit-oriented corporation, association, and other science and
technology research centers
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION common #1, 2, 3
1. Natural Science Research, Research and Development for Industrial Science and
Technology
Eligible Applicants
- A scientist for natural science research or highly advanced industrial technology research
and development working at a research institute that is established in accordance with
the Support for Specific Research Institutes Act and the Act on the
Establishment․Management and Promotion of Government-Funded Research Institutes
Act
2. Researching at research institutes designated by the Defense Acquisition Program Act
Eligible Applicants
- A scientist researching at a research institute established in accordance with the Defense
Acquisition Program Act
3. Natural Science Research or Highly Advanced Science Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- A scientist working at following organizations or associations in order to research and
develop natural science or industrial technology in accordance with the Industrial
Technology Innovation Promotion Act
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ELIGIBILITY FOR
THE VISA
ISSUANCE
CONFIRMATION
 CONTENTS
�� Application for the visa issuance confirmation (form no.21), passport, one standard size
photograph
�� A relevant document for the establishment of the host institution
- A certificate of business registration or business incorporation
�� A degree or a document proving your professional experiences
�� Employment contract
➠ If you hire a representative, you need to submit a power of attorney, a proof of
employment and your representative IDs
�� The head of an immigration (branch) office may request/omit additional documents
if it is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the
qualifications of the inviter and the invitee
A person recommended by the Minister of the Education, Science and Technology and
who wants to work at government-funded research institutes, national research center,
corporate research institutes and other research institutes for engineering
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
�� The application for the visa issuance confirmation (enclosed form no.21), passport, one
standard size photograph
�� A document relevant to the establishment of the host institution
- Business registration or Certificate of all matters of corporate register
�� An employment contract or confirmation for the prospective hiring
�� An employment recommendation from the Minister of Education, Science and
Technology
- However, an employment recommendation letter and a document proving the necessity
of employment issued by the respective mayor or provincial governor if you want to
work in a special economic zone
�� You are exempt from submitting a degree and a document proving your professional experiences
➠ If you hire a representative, you need to submit the power of attorney, proof of
employment and your representative IDs
�� The head of a immigration (branch) office may request/omit additional documents if it is deemed
necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the qualifications of the inviter and
the invitee
4. Technicians of Advanced Science
Eligible Applicants
A visa will be issued if you have the visa issuance confirmation issued by the head of
an immigration (branch) office or the head of a diplomatic mission abroad after the
Minister of Justice's approval. (including Chinese and Cuban citizens)
5. Eligible applicants for the visa in regards with the Agreement on simplifying visa
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ELIGIBILITY FOR
THE VISA
ISSUANCE
CONFIRMATION
 CONTENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Common Application �� Application for the visa issuance confirmation (form no.
21), passport, one standard size photograph
Relocated employees
within the company
�� Dispatch order or a proof of employment which indicates
that you have worked there for at least one year
�� A copy of permission to establish a branch office or a
contact office
Contractual Services
Provider or those who
support the provider
�� A proof of employment issued by the employer, any
documents relevant to the establishment of the
company(organization) such as a business registration
issued by the government of India
�� Any documents proving the service contract with Korean
company or organizations
Independent professionals
(Freelance Expert)
�� Any documents proving your deal such as an employment
contract or a service contract
procedure between the government of the Republic of Korea and the government of the
Republic of India
A. Eligible Applicants : Employment visitor
Any person working as an executive, technical expert, and manager which require many
experiences, at a company or an organization that is legally registered.
(i.e.) an employee relocated within the company, contractual service provider*, a person
working for the contractual service provider, and freelance expert and others
* Contractual Service Provider : refers to someone who works for an Indian company
but sent to the Republic of Korea in accordance with the company's contract with
another Korean company
* Freelance expert : provides services and technology transfers while not being tied to
any corporations or individuals
B. Visa Types and Visa Issuances
Visa types : depending on the details and status of your employment, you will be given
the D-7, D-8, D-9, E-3, E-4, and E-7 visa.
Visa Issuance : a visa will be issued by the visa issuance confirmation which is also
issued by a local immigration office
�� Employment visas are multiple-entry visas, therefore, they will be issued by the visa
issuance confirmations
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ELIGIBILITY FOR
THE VISA
ISSUANCE
CONFIRMATION
 CONTENTS
�� Degree, Licenses in relevant fields, any documents proving
at least one year of your professional experience
➠ If you hire a representative, you need to submit the power of attorney, a proof of
employment of your representative and your representative IDs.
�� The head of the immigration (branch) office may request/omit additional documents if
it is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the
qualifications of the inviter and the invitee
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Technical Instructor / Technician (E-4)
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