Can I directly change my E-7-4 visa to an F-2-R (Region-Specific Residential) visa? A detailed explanation.

Can You Transition Directly from E-7-4 Visa to F-2-R? There’s been a growing curiosity among foreign workers currently employed in South Korea under the E-7-4 visa regarding the possibility of switching to the F-2-R (Special Area Resident) visa. The F-2-R visa allows foreigners who settle in regions experiencing population decline to stay long-term—a move the … Read more

Can I directly transfer from an E-7-4 visa to an F-2-R (Regional Residence) visa?

Can You Transition Directly from an E-7-4 Visa to an F-2-R Visa? Recently, there’s been a growing interest among foreign workers currently employed in South Korea under the E-7-4 visa (Specialized Skilled Worker) about the possibility of transitioning to the F-2-R visa (Regional Specialization Residence). The F-2-R visa allows foreigners who settle in areas experiencing … Read more

Can I directly change from an E-7-4 visa to an F-2-R (Regional Residence) visa?

Can You Transition Directly from E-7-4 Visa to F-2-R? There’s been a growing interest among foreign workers currently employed in South Korea under the E-7-4 visa—designated for skilled professionals—about switching to the F-2-R (Region-Specific Resident) visa. The F-2-R visa is designed to allow foreigners residing in areas experiencing population decline to extend their stay long-term, … Read more

Foreign Worker Employment and Visa Guidelines for Korean Welding Industry (E-7-3, E-7-4)

Employment and Invitation Procedures for Foreign Welders in Shipbuilding If you’re looking to hire skilled foreign welders for your shipyard or maritime equipment company, the key step is inviting them through the E-7-3 (General Skilled Worker) visa. After a certain period of solid employment, welders can switch to the E-7-4 (Skilled Worker) visa for long-term … Read more