How to Prepare E-2 Visa Documents: VIN Form, Health Statement, and More | Korea Visa Guide

I. How to Find the E-2 VIN Application Form

1. Go to the Hi Korea site. 

2. Click the tab "News & Announcements" and click "Application form."

 

Related article: How to Navigate the Hi Korea Site 

 

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3. Scroll down to the "Visas" section and locate the "application form for a certificate of visa issuance approval". The document is provided in Word, PDF, and HWP. 

 

 

 

Source: Hi Korea

Section 1. Personal Information

1. Full name (Family/Last Name, Given/First Name)
2. Chinese Characters: N/A
3. Sex 
4. Date of Birth
5. Nationality
6. Country of Birth
7. National Identity No.
8. Has the applicant ever used any other names to enter/depart Korea?
9. Is the applicant a citizen of more than one country?

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Section 2. Passport Information

1. Passport Type

2. Passport No.

3. Country of Passport

4. Place of Issue

5. Date of Issue

6. Date of Expiry

7. Does the applicant have any other valid passport? Yes (a. Passport Type, b. Passport No., c. Country of Passport, d. Date of Expiry)

 

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Section 3. Contact Information

1. Home Country Address of the Applicant
2. Current Residential Address
3. Cell phone No.
4. Telephone No.
5. E-mail
6. Emergency Contact Information (a. Full Name in English b. Country of Residence, c. Telephone No. d. Relationship to the applicant)

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Section 4. Marital Status and Family Details

1. Current Marital Status (Married, Divorced, Single)

2. Personal Information of the applicant’s Spouse (Please fill out only when selecting “Married” at the Current Marital Status section. a. Family Name, b. Given Names, c. Date of Birth, d. Nationality, e. Residential Address, f. Contact No.)

3. Does the applicant have children?

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Section 5. Education

1. What is the highest degree or level of education the applicant has completed? (Master’s/Doctoral Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma, Other)
2. Name of School
3. Location of School (Please fill out in city/province/country order)

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Section 6. Employment

 

1. Current personal circumstances (Entrepreneur, Self-Employed, Employed, Civil Servant, Student, Retired, Unemployed, Other)
2. Employment Details (a. Name of Company/Institute/School, b.Position/Course, c. Address of Company/Institute/School, d. Telephone No.)

 

Source: Hi Korea

Section 7. Contact Information

1. Purpose of Visit to Korea (Select “Work” section among the options)

2. Intended Period of Stay (LEAVE BLANK)

3. Intended Date of Entry (LEAVE BLANK)

4. Address in Korea (LEAVE BLANK)

5. Contact No. in Korea (LEAVE BLANK)

6. Has the applicant travelled to Korea in the last 5 years? 

7. Has the applicant travelled outside his/her country of residence, excluding Korea, in the last 5 years? 

8. Does the applicant have any family member(s) staying in Korea?

9. Is the applicant travelling to Korea with any family member(s)?

 

Source: Hi Korea

Section 8. Assistance with This Form

(LEAVE BLANK) School will fill out this section

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Section 9. Details of Invitation

(LEAVE BLANK) School will fill out this section

 

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Personal Information
Full name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Gender 
Passport No. 

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Questionnaire
Have you ever had any infectious disease that threatens public health? 
[Infectious Disease name: Cholera, Viral hepatitis A, Tuberculosis, AIDS, etc.)

Have you taken any illegal substances (narcotic/drug) or have you ever been addicted to alcohol in the last 5 years?
[Narcotic name: cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, methoxyphenamine, etc.) 

Have you ever received treatment for mental/neurotic/or emotional disorders?
[Disorder name: depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.)
 

Have you had any serious diseases or injuries in the last 5 years?

 (E.g., name & recent situation = reconstructive surgery in 20XX on left leg following a car accident, etc.)

 

Source: Hi Korea

1. Download a PDF scanner app that can scan documents in color while removing the background and any shadows. To ensure a clean copy, place a sheet of white paper beneath the passport before taking a picture. Consider taking a picture in a softly lit room to avoid any harsh shadows when taking the picture. 
 
2.  Take a photo in "Portrait mode" clearly showing the top page with the holder's signature (must have a written signature) and the bottom information page, including the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ). Make sure to take the photo straight on, so the scan isn't tilted or lopsided

 

Note: No background, fingers, or shadows should be visible.

How to Take a Passport-sized Photo
 
1. Choose a location with a white wall or white sheet. You can also choose to digitally remove the background after you take a photo to ensure you have a clean, white background. 
 
2. When taking a picture, you must be directly facing the camera with a neutral expression with your eyes and ears fully visible. There shouldn't be any shadows or clothing blocking your face.