E-2 Language instructor 회화지도

Conversation teachers at schools and academies

Who it is for

A person who meets the qualifications determined by the Minister of Justice, and plans to teach conversational language at a foreign language institute, affiliated- language research institute or educational institute of higher than elementary school, or language training institute affiliated with an enterprise or broadcasting company, or other equivalent organization.

법무부장관이 정하는 자격요건을 갖춘 외국인으로서 외국어전문학원, 초등학교 이상의 교육기관 및 부설어학연구소, 방송사 및 기업체 부설 어학연수원, 그 밖에 이에 준하는 기관 또는 단체에서 외국어 회화지도에 종사하려는 사람

You can

Teaching at your approved workplace 허가받은 근무처에서 회화 강의

Be careful

Private tutoring or extra teaching elsewhere without permission 허가 없이 다른 곳에서 과외·강의(부업)

Good to know

Changing employers requires permission or reporting. 근무처를 바꾸면 미리 허가·신고가 필요해요.
For tax settlement or severance pay questions, call the labor ministry at 1350. 연말정산·퇴직금 같은 노동 문제는 고용노동부 1350에 물어볼 수 있어요.

Key rules for all residents

Alien registration within 90 days — If you stay more than 90 days, register at your local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. Not registering can lead to fines or removal. Book a visit on HiKorea.
Report a move within 15 days — Registered foreigners must report a new address within 15 days, at the community center, immigration office or HiKorea.
Extending your stay: from 4 months before expiry — Apply from 4 months before your stay ends until the expiry date (the day before, online). Late applications can be fined.
Short trips: no re-entry permit within 1 year (F-5: 2 years) — Registered foreigners who return within 1 year of leaving (or before their stay expires, if sooner) do not need a re-entry permit. Permanent residents (F-5): 2 years. Overseas Koreans (F-4): within the permitted stay. For longer trips, get a multiple re-entry permit before leaving.
Health insurance: automatic after 6 months — After registering and staying 6 months, you are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance. D-2, F-6, F-5 and E-9 holders are enrolled at registration. Unpaid premiums can affect visa extensions.

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