The South Korea E5 visa is a visa that can be issued to foreign nationals who hold a nationally recognized certification to enter South Korea.
Applicable persons are as follows
Who can get an E5 visa for South Korea
- Aircraft pilots recommended by the Secretary of Homeland Security and Maritime Affairs
- Physicians who possess the latest and most advanced medical and technological skills and are recommended for employment by the Minister of Health and Welfare to work at the following medical institutions
- National or local government medical institutions
- Medical corporation
- Medical institutions opened by non-profit corporations and government-invested organizations
- Those who have graduated from a medical or dental school in Korea and are training for internship or residency at a university-affiliated hospital or a hospital designated by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
- Essential specialized personnel required for the operation of tourist ships, etc.
- Those who are employed by a domestic transportation company and intend to work as an essential professional personnel for ship operation, such as a captain.
Duration of stay for E5 visa for Korea : 5 years
Required Documents for the South korea E5 Visa
- Application for Authorization to Issue a Visa
- letter of invitation
- copies of diplomas and certificates
- Employment recommendation letter from the head of the competent central administrative agency or documents that can prove the necessity of employment
- Employment contract
However, a person who intends to work in the free economic zone must have an employment recommendation letter from the competent special mayor, metropolitan mayor, or governor or a document that can prove the necessity of employment.
We recommend using an administrator to apply for your E5 visa in Korea
The head of the Immigration and Refugee Services (office/branch) may waive some of the attachments to verify the authenticity of the invitation and the eligibility of the sponsor and sponsoree.
At DongJul, we work with Korean authorized administrators to streamline the process to make it easier for you to get your E5 visa to Korea.