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E-7 visa salary requirement checker

Check whether your contract salary meets the 2026 E-7 minimum.

Last verified: Oct 14, 2026

E-7 sub-type

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Gross annual pay written in the employment contract, before tax.

E-7 salary check

Meets the requirement

+₩880,000

Breakdown

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  • Required salary₩31,120,000

    E-7-1: ₩31,120,000 a year (Feb 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)

  • Your contract salary₩32,000,000
  • Difference+₩880,000

    ₩32,000,000 − ₩31,120,000 = +₩880,000

  • Per month₩73,334

    ₩880,000 ÷ 12 = ₩73,334

Your contract is ₩880,000 above the 2026 requirement.

The same requirement applies to new visas, changes of status and extensions in 2026.

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Results are estimates for reference only and are not tax or legal advice. Actual amounts can differ depending on your contract, employer and individual circumstances.

How it is calculated

What is the E-7 salary requirement?

Korea sets a minimum annual salary for each E-7 sub-type every year. For 2026, Ministry of Justice notice 2025-406 applies from February 1 to December 31, 2026: E-7-1 professionals need at least ₩31.12 million a year, E-7-2 semi-professionals and E-7-3 general skilled workers at least ₩25.89 million, and E-7-4 skilled workers at least ₩26 million.

Which salary counts?

The figure is the annual salary in your employment contract, before tax. Immigration usually compares it with the requirement when you apply for a visa, change your status to E-7 or extend your stay. Some occupations have their own rule set by the Ministry of Justice, and the requirement may be eased for some small and venture companies outside the capital area, so check the current manual for your job code.

When does the requirement change?

The requirement is announced each December and normally starts on February 1 of the next year. Contracts signed close to the change date should be checked against the rule in force on your application date.

Frequently asked questions

›What is the minimum salary for an E-7 visa in 2026?

₩31.12 million a year for E-7-1, ₩25.89 million for E-7-2 and E-7-3, and ₩26 million for E-7-4, from February 1 to December 31, 2026.

›Does the E-7 salary requirement apply to visa extensions?

Yes. The same requirement is checked for new visas, changes of status and extensions.

›Are bonuses included in the E-7 salary?

Immigration looks at the annual salary in your contract. Irregular bonuses that are not guaranteed in the contract may not count, so ask the immigration office if your pay depends on bonuses.

›What if my salary is below the E-7 requirement?

The application can be refused. Ask your employer to revise the contract salary before applying, or check whether your occupation has a special rule.

›When is the 2027 E-7 salary requirement announced?

Usually at the end of the year. This page adds the new values once the Ministry of Justice publishes them.

Recent rule changes

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  • VisaIn effect

    Digital nomad visa (F-1-D) becomes permanent with lower income rules

    The F-1-D workation visa moved from a pilot to a formal status. The income requirement now ranges from 1× to 2× GNI per capita depending on age and region, and the maximum stay is 3 years.

    Affects: F-1-DSource: immigration.go.kr

  • VisaIn effect

    2026 E-7 minimum salary requirements take effect

    Ministry of Justice notice 2025-406 sets the 2026 E-7 salary requirements from February 1 to December 31, 2026: E-7-1 ₩31.12M, E-7-2 and E-7-3 ₩25.89M, E-7-4 ₩26M a year. They apply to new visas, changes of status and extensions.

    Affects: E-7Source: immigration.go.kr

  • VisaIn effect

    Employment details can now be reported online on HiKorea

    Foreigners who work must report their job and income as part of their registration. From January 2, 2026 the report can be filed online on HiKorea, including automatically when booking an extension or change-of-status visit.

    Affects: allSource: moj.go.kr

Sources and verification

Last verified: Oct 14, 2026

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Official help

This page gives reference estimates and general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and individual cases differ, so confirm with the official agency before acting.

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