Requirements for Certification, F4 Visa, and Permanent F5 Visa

Visa Requirements Changing with Certifications: Why They’re Essential for Staying in Korea If you’re a foreign national looking to switch to a long-term F-4 or F-5 visa in South Korea, it’s important to know that having a mere ‘desire to work’ or ‘financial stability’ isn’t enough. This is where certifications come into play. When applying … Read more

Summary of Restricted Employment Sectors for the F-4 Visa (Overseas Korean F-4 Residency Qualification) as of May 1, 2023.

Employment Restrictions for Overseas Koreans Holding the F-4 Visa Holders of the overseas Korean F-4 visa are allowed to work in South Korea, but there are certain sectors where employment is restricted. For instance, areas involving simple labor or those deemed incompatible with public welfare are off-limits. Therefore, it’s essential for F-4 visa holders to … Read more

Summary of Restricted Employment Areas for F4 Visa (Overseas Korean F-4 Residence Permit) as of May 1, 2023.

Employment Restrictions for F-4 Visa Holders For overseas Koreans holding an F-4 visa, the opportunity to work in South Korea is available, but there are certain restrictions to keep in mind. Specifically, positions involving simple labor tasks or those deemed to conflict with public interests are off-limits. Thus, F-4 visa holders should carefully consider these … Read more