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Specialized professions, as stipulated by the Immigration
Office, are as follows:
There are seven in total and each applicant needs to possess a
certificate or a special skill in the area they are applying for.
Certified doctors and nurses can obtain a permit to gain
employment in Korea with the consent of an affairs minister. For example,
foreigners looking to work as a general practitioner in Korea must obtain a
certificate from the National Health Personnel Licensing Examination Board.
Applicants can only take the exam after a thorough assessment by
the members of the board. Due to recent changes, obtaining an E-2 visa for
English instructors became a little more complicated. E-2 applicants must now
submit a criminal background check, a medical certificate showing a clean bill
of health, and a document showing authenticity of the applicant’s diploma.
Three types of visas exist under this category: E-9, D-3 and
E-8. Foreigners in Korea under the “Employment Trainee Policy” can apply for an
E-8 visa after successfully completing a year of training and proper education
in a program held by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. Once the
training is complete, the trainee (D-3 holder) can apply to have his visa
changed to an E-8 visa and have 2 years of employment eligibility in Korea.
Employment Supervision (F-1-4)
Employment supervision was implemented for the purpose of
providing favorable treatment to overseas Koreans from China, Russia and other
places around the globe. Those eligible for this visa are overseas Koreans 25
years of age and over. Those entering Korea with an F-1-4 visa can receive
training and education at the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. Upon
completion of training, trainees can obtain a recommendation from the Employment
Safety Center of the Ministry of Labor. Through recommendation from the
employment centers, trainees can then apply for employment in service industries
such as restaurants, cleaning services and caretaking, among others, and in turn
can apply for an E-9 visa at an immigration office. A successful applicant can
work in Korea for three years with their E-9 visa.
Working Visitor (H-2)
Foreigners looking for employment opportunities in Korea with an
H-2 visa must complete an education/training course provided by the Ministry of
Labor (Education Division). The training course must be completed before gaining
employment, regardless of your foreigner registration status.
However, you must remember to complete your foreigner
registration application at the Immigration Office within 90 days of entering
Korea. H-2 visa holders who have successfully completed employment education
must apply for employment-seeking status. After notifying immigration of their
status as an employment seeker, they can then contact the Employment Support
Center. H-2 visa holders can only work at places with a special employment
possibility certified designation given by the Minister of the Ministry of
Labor. Furthermore, once gaining employment, an H-2 holder must notify the
Immigration Office of this change within 14 days of commencing said
employment.
Others
Marriage/Common-in-law (F-2-1), Overseas Koreans (F-4) and
Permanent Resident (F-5) visa holders can obtain employment freely with little
restrictions. However, F-4 visa holders are prohibited from working in
labor-related industries. Moreover, those with an F-3 visa are prohibited from
obtaining employment in Korea. They have to obtain permission by submitting the
following documents: Valid passport, foreigner registration card, application
form, certificate of area of study, application fee (60,000 won), and a
recommendation letter from the minister of the applicable department. All
foreigners are prohibited from seeking and obtaining employment at
“entertainment establishments” such as room salons and bars.
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2012년 11월 23일 금요일
foreigner employment procedures in korea
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