Korea Visa Navigator
Your Korean visa plan starts here
Tell us your current situation to find possible visa paths, missing requirements, and documents to prepare.
Based on official Korean sourcesUpdated 02/07/2026 · 10:30 KSTNo sign-in required
Example route
From study to long-term residence
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Which path may fit, what is missing, and which calculator to use next.
What do you need?
Pick a goal to see paths and the visas that fit.
Study in Korea
University, graduate school or language study — and staying to work after.
D-2D-4D-10See pathsFind or change a job
Non-professional work, skilled work, or job-seeking after graduation.
E-9E-7D-10See pathsWork in Korea long-term
Move to skilled status and long-term residence via the points system.
E-7E-7-4F-2See pathsMarriage and family
Marriage to a Korean citizen, or bringing your spouse and children.
F-6F-3F-1See pathsStart or invest in a business
Set up a company, tech startup, trade, or invest capital.
D-8D-8-4D-9See pathsPermanent residency and citizenship
Long-term F-2, permanent residence F-5, and the path to naturalization.
F-2F-5See paths
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Score points & check eligibility against official 법무부 / HiKorea tables.
- ✓F-2-7 points (residence)Estimate long-term residence points · pass ≥ 80
- ✓E-7-4 points (skilled work)Skilled-worker points · pass ≥ 200
- ✓D-10 points (job-seeking)Post-graduation job-seeking points · pass ≥ 60
- ✓F-5 eligibility checkSee whether you meet permanent-residence conditions
- ⇄Visa change checkerPick your status → goal to see the transition path
- ₩Take-home salary calculatorAffects E-7 / F-2 income thresholds
Official portals
Latest policy changes
The most recent adjustments and who they affect.
- 06/2026WorkImportantReference · verify with MOJ
Expanded E-7 occupation list
Additional skilled occupations added in semiconductors, batteries and shipbuilding.
Who is affected: More openings for skilled workers in high-tech — better odds of moving from E-9 to E-7.
- 04/2026PermanentImportantReference · verify with MOJ
Adjusted F-2-7 points criteria
Updated income and Korean-language scoring for the points-based residence track.
Who is affected: Directly affects people accumulating points — re-check income and TOPIK before applying.
- 02/2026WorkReference · verify with MOJ
Increased E-9 (EPS) quota
Higher intake for non-professional labor in some shortage sectors.
Who is affected: More EPS slots for manufacturing and agriculture roles facing shortages.
Curated summaries for orientation — not official notices. Always confirm against the Ministry of Justice / Immigration before acting.
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Non-professional employment (EPS)
Work in manufacturing, agriculture or fishing under the EPS program.
Find the pathSkilled / professional worker
Jobs requiring expertise, technical skill or management on the E-7 occupation list.
Find the pathUniversity student
Study a college, undergraduate or graduate program.
Find the pathJob-seeking after graduation
Stay to look for work or start a business after graduating in Korea.
Score pointsMarriage to a Korean national
Residence based on marriage to a Korean citizen.
Find the pathLong-term residence (points)
Stable residence via the F-2-7 points system (income, education, Korean…).
Score pointsPermanent residence
Permanent residence with freedom to work (except some restricted jobs).
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Foreign residents in Korea
Background data for context.
Foreign residents
≈ 2.87M
nationwide
Official · 법무부 통계월보 (data.go.kr) · T6/2026
Residence statuses
52
A→H categories
Korea Immigration
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Official data sources
This information is for reference only, compiled from public Korean government sources and subject to change. Legal decisions must follow current regulations (Immigration / HiKorea). This is not legal advice.