A work visa allows you to teach English in Korea for a certain amount of time with an E-2 Visa. For "Kyopos,"ethnic Korean a
F-1 or F-4 Visa is available.

An E-2 visas available to teachers, who have the qualifications specified by the Minister of justice English at foreign language institutions, schools of elementary school and higher or any other related organization or company providing a language program. An E-2 Visa allows a teacher to stay for one year and option to extend their stay. Only if employed with proper authorizations.

F-1 Visa are for foreigners wishing to stay in Korea for family or household affairs. Usually, "Kyopos,"ethnic Koreans are allowed to apply for F-1 Visas.

F-1 Visas are categorized in different status:
-A person wishing to stay in Korea in order to help domestic affairs at a embassy or consulate
-A person wishing to stay with family and relatives having A-1, A-2, A-3 qualifications or having permanent residency status abroad
-A person wishing to stay in Korea without doing anything or employment
-Anyone who has not be granted a F-2 Visa

A F-1 Visa allows an individual to stay in Korea for 2 years with options for extension.

As of December 2,1999 the Immigration Offices under the directive of Ministry of Justice started issuing F-4 visas. As a result, it is now very easy for Korean-Americans ("Kyopos")

Prior to issuance of F-4 (Korean-Americans), found it very difficult to maintain legal residency. Many people entered Korea on a tourist visa and left the country to renew their period of stay every three months, a costly and bothersome procedure. Usually a person will pass through the immigration check at Fukuoka and back just to get a stamp on their passport in order to prolong their stay in Korea.

The visa process start once we have received the proper documentations asked for below. Then, we will fax or email you the contract. After you have reviewed it. Send it back to us signed to us by fax 82-2-536-2778 or by email to english@okaykorea.com

Upon being contracted by a Foreign Language School in Korea, you will need to obtain a visa sponsorship (E-2) work visa from the Korean Consulate.

The School will start the visa sponsorship in Korea, on your behalf. Once your visa has been approved in Korea, a Visa Issuance Letter will be obtained by the owner of the institute. The time between notification of your hire and receipt of your Visa Issuance letter can vary, usually taking 10 to 15 days.

Once you receive your Visa Issuance Letter, you will then need to submit the following to the Korean consulate by mail or in person:

*Visa Issuance Letter
*Completed Visa Application
*Two Photo (passport size)
*Actual Passport
*Visa Application Fee (May Vary)

Most consulates will process your visa in a day or two.
The Korean Consulate will stamp your passport with your visa and send it back to you.
Then everything is all set. Have a safe trip to Korea.

Please contact the nearest - Korean Consulate - for information.
We will contact you when to expect to receive the Visa Issuance Letter.
If you have any questions, please ? -Contact Us -
Or for work visa information look into Korean Ministry of Justice Site: www.moj.go.kr