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Answer six questions to see which work or working holiday visas fit you.

Last verified: Oct 14, 2026

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These results are for reference only. The embassy or HiKorea makes the final decision based on your documents.

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.

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How to choose a Korean visa

Your visa depends mainly on why you are coming. Short trips with part-time work use the working holiday visa (H-1) if your country has an agreement with Korea. Teaching English uses E-2, professional jobs use E-7, and factory or farm jobs use E-9 or E-8. Graduates looking for work can use D-10, and remote workers for foreign companies can use the F-1-D digital nomad visa.

Working holiday rules by country

Korea has working holiday agreements with 28 countries and regions plus a youth mobility scheme with the UK. Most accept ages 18–30; some go up to 34 or 35. US citizens apply under their own arrangement: they must be students or recent graduates, and the stay can last up to 18 months.

Where to confirm

Visa rules change often and your documents decide the outcome. Check the Korean embassy in your country, the HiKorea website or the 1345 Immigration Contact Center before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

›Which Korean visa do I need to work?

It depends on the job: E-7 for professional jobs with a sponsor, E-2 for teaching English, E-9 for factory and farm jobs through the Employment Permit System, and H-1 if you mainly want to travel and work part-time.

›Who can get a Korea working holiday visa?

Citizens of countries with a working holiday agreement with Korea, usually aged 18–30 (up to 34 or 35 for some countries). US citizens have separate conditions.

›Can I teach English on a working holiday visa?

No. Language teaching is not allowed on H-1; you need an E-2 visa, which requires a degree and citizenship of one of seven English-speaking countries.

›Can I change from a working holiday to a work visa in Korea?

Sometimes. If you find an employer who can sponsor you and you meet the E-7 requirements, a change of status may be possible. Ask the immigration office first.

›Does Korea have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. The F-1-D workation visa became a formal programme on June 30, 2026, for people working remotely for a foreign employer, with stays of up to 3 years.

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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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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