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What is an E-9 visa?
The E-9 visa is a visa for non-professional employment in Korea, and was implemented as part of the former employment permit system. Currently, Korea is in need of foreign workers due to a shortage of manpower in various fields such as agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, and construction. The E-9 visa can be issued in 16 countries including Southeast Asia and Central Asia.
Countries eligible for entry
The E-9 visa is only applicable to workers from certain Southeast Asian and Central Asian countries. Representative countries in Southeast Asia include China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Nepal, while in Central Asia, Uzbekistan is included.
Entry procedures and employer requirements
In order to invite foreign workers with an E-9 visa, the employer must first make efforts to hire domestic workers. He must visit the relevant employment center and apply for domestic worker recruitment. In principle, he must keep a record for more than 3 months, but this can be processed flexibly depending on the situation. After that, he must register with a foreign employment permit agency and obtain an employment permit.
Worker invitation and selection process
Employers can recruit foreign workers through the EPS (Employment Permit System Foreign Worker Management System) website. After creating and uploading an employment contract specifying salary and working conditions, the worker confirms and accepts it. After entering Korea, the worker is handed over to the employer through the sending agency of the relevant country.
Korean language proficiency test and health checkup
Foreign workers with E-9 visas must pass the Korean language proficiency test. Korean is one of the most difficult subjects for foreigners, but it is possible to pass with sufficient preparation. In addition, each country conducts a health check to determine whether or not you are eligible to work, and based on this, you are allowed to enter Korea.
Possibility of visa extension and change
The E-9 visa is basically valid for 3 years, and can be extended for 1 year if you work diligently. The maximum stay is 4 years and 10 months, but after expiration, you must leave the country and enter again through a new procedure. At this point, you can also consider changing to a specific activity visa (E-7), but the requirements for such a change are strict.
In conclusion, the E-9 visa is an important system that allows foreign workers to work in Korea through non-professional employment, and it is a complex process that requires various procedures and cooperation from various organizations. For more detailed information, please check the direct video link.