H-1 Working holiday 관광취업(워킹홀리데이)

Young people from partner countries (travel first, short jobs to fund it)

Who it is for

Citizen of a country that has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or other agreement in regards to Working Holidays policy, and plans to engage in a short-term job to cover travel expenses in Korea

대한민국과 관광취업에 관한 협정이나 양해각서를 체결한 국가의 국민 으로서 관광을 주된 목적으로 하면서 이에 수반되는 관광경비 충당을 위하여 단기간 취업 활동을 하려는 자

You can

Travel and short jobs to cover travel costs 관광, 여행 경비를 위한 아르바이트

Be careful

Some industries such as adult entertainment 유흥업소 등 일부 업종 취업
Long-term full-time employment 관광 목적을 벗어난 장기 정규 취업

Good to know

Usually up to 1 year; depends on your country's agreement. 보통 최대 1년이고, 나라별 협정에 따라 달라요.

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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