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A work visa is required when hiring a foreign national. If the foreign candidate is staying overseas, a Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance (CCVI) must be submitted first, and the visa should be obtained from the Korean embassy abroad. However, if the candidate is already residing in Korea, the visa application must be submitted to a local immigration office within Korea, not to an embassy. Please note that the application must be submitted to the immigration office with jurisdiction over either the foreigner's or the company's address.

💡Work Visa Process

👱🏻Foreigner

- Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration from a Korean university

- Work Experience: None

- Note: Currently staying in Korea under a D-10 (Job-Seeking) visa after obtaining a master’s degree

🏢Company

- Type: Manufacturing and Supply Company

- Employees: 4 Korean nationals

🔖Occupation Code: Product Planning Specialist (2731)

The D-10 visa is, as the name suggests, for “job-seeking” purposes — you may look for work but you cannot legally be employed. Internships are allowed, but even for internships, a separate internship report must be submitted, along with a letter explaining the reason for hiring. Although it's a “report,” if the justification for the internship is insufficient, the report may be rejected.

If the applicant holds a master’s degree or higher in a field related to the intended job, they are exempt from the work experience requirement, regardless of whether the degree was obtained in Korea or abroad. However, having a master’s degree does not automatically guarantee visa approval. You must clearly explain the reason for hiring, the benefits of hiring a foreign expert, and how they will be utilized in the company (these should be included in the employment statement/plan). If any part of the justification is lacking, the work visa may be denied, and it may be difficult to hire the same foreign national again.