E-7-4 (K-point E74) points calculator

Check if E-9, E-10 or H-2 workers can switch to the skilled worker visa.

Based on 2026 Korean rates. Last updated: 2026-07

Before you count points0/2

I have stayed 4+ years on E-9, E-10 or H-2 in the last 10 years and work normally at my current companyMy new E-7-4 contract pays ₩26M+ a year (₩25M+ in agriculture, livestock or fishing) for 2+ years

Average annual income (last 2 years)

₩

Average of the last two years on your income certificates.

Korean level

TOPIK, completed KIIP stage, or KIIP pre-test score.

Age

years old

Bonus items

Government recommendation

A central ministry and a regional government recommendation cannot both count.

Recommended by my current employer (worked there 1+ year)Required to apply, and worth 50 bonus points.3+ years at my current workplace3+ years working in a depopulation area or a town (읍·면)Korean technical certificate (기능사 or higher) or Korean university degreeKorean driver's license

Deductions

Fines under ₩1M

A fine of ₩1M or more in the last 10 years disqualifies you.

Tax arrears that limited your stay

Immigration Act violations

Four or more violations in 10 years disqualify you.

Your score

Not enough points yet

175 / 300 points

200

25 more points needed to reach 200.

Basic items · Bonus items · Deductions

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Average annual income (last 2 years)+65
₩30,000,000 → 65 points
Average annual income (last 2 years) must reach at least 50 points on its own.
Korean level+50
TOPIK 2 / KIIP 2 / pre-test 41–60 → 50 points
Korean level must reach at least 50 points on its own.
Age+60
30 years old → 60 points

Your score175 points

You must meet every basic requirement to apply, regardless of points.

Fastest ways to add points

Recommended by my current employer (worked there 1+ year) → +50 points
Korean level: TOPIK 3 / KIIP 3 / pre-test 61–80 → +30 points
3+ years at my current workplace → +20 points

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Self-check based on the Ministry of Justice residence manual (2026). Immigration reviews documents and makes the final decision; confirm on HiKorea or with 1345 before applying.

How it is calculated

What is the E-7-4 visa?

E-7-4 (skilled worker) lets E-9, E-10 and H-2 workers who have proven their skills in Korea stay long-term without the usual time limit, bring their families, and later apply for F-2 residence. Selection uses the K-point E74 system, with a yearly quota (33,000 places in 2026).

How K-point E74 is scored

Basic items give up to 300 points: average income over the last two years (50–120), Korean language (50–120) and age (10–60). Income and Korean must each reach at least 50 points on their own. Bonus points come from recommendations, long service, work in depopulation areas, certificates and a Korean driver's license, and minor violations deduct points. You need 200 points in total.

How to reach 200 points

Most applicants reach 200 by combining TOPIK 3 or higher with their employer's recommendation (+50). Raising Korean from TOPIK 2 to 3 adds 30 points, and to 4 adds another 40. A Korean driver's license (+10) and a technical certificate (+20) are also within your control.

Frequently asked questions

›How many points do I need for E-7-4?

At least 200 points out of 300 including bonuses, with income and Korean language each scoring at least 50 points.

›Who can apply?

E-9, E-10 and H-2 workers who have stayed 4 years or more in the last 10 years, currently work normally, and have an E-7-4 contract of at least ₩26 million a year for 2 years or more.

›Does overtime pay count as income?

Yes. The average of the last two years of total earned income on your National Tax Service certificates is used, including overtime.

›When can I apply?

Applications are accepted in rounds during the year until the annual quota is filled. Check the Ministry of Justice or HiKorea notices for the current round.