Visa & Immigration

As of August 2026, a registered foreign resident who stayed in Korea for at least 4 years during the last 10 years under E-9, E-10, or H-2 may apply for E-7-4 if the point and other requirements are met. The 2026 E-7-4 wage threshold is at least KRW 26 million per year; confirm individual eligibility, recommendation, and documents through HiKorea or 1345.

Skilled worker (E-7-4) — guide to applying for a visa before entering Korea. Eligibility, documents and rules quoted verbatim from the Korean Ministry of Justice manual: eligibility, required documents, where and how to apply, fees, period of stay and validity, restrictions, exceptions.