E-7 Professional 특정활동(전문인력)

Professionals employed by a Korean company or institution

Who it is for

A person who plans to engage in a field designated by the Minister of Justice of ROK for the enhancement of national competitiveness by adopting foreign workers with professional knowledge/technology in accordance with a contract with a public or private institute in ROK

대한민국 내의 공ㆍ사기관 등과의 계약에 따라 법무부장관이 국가경쟁력 강화 등을 위해 전문적인 지식·기술 또는 기능을 가진 외국인력 도입이 특히 필요하다고 지정하는 분야에 종사하려는 사람

You can

Working in your approved job and workplace 허가받은 직종·근무처에서 일하기

Be careful

Other jobs without permission 허가 없이 다른 일·부업

Good to know

Check first if you change companies or duties. 회사를 옮기거나 직무가 바뀌면 먼저 확인하세요.

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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