ESL teachers change of workplace

E-2 Visa for ESL teachers (6/7) | Jane
Published Jan 19, 2022

E-2 Visa for ESL teachers (6/7)

If you are currently on an E-2 visa and want to change your workplace after finding a new job. You must report the change of workplace and residency to the immigration office within 15 days. Reservation for visiting can be done at https://www.hikorea.go.kr/resv/ResvIntroR.pt

 

How to apply
(Visitation Only)
1. Target

  • A person who has completed the employment contract and want to change company due to company closure or change of employer 
  • A person who has quit or retired due to personal reasons and has obtained a letter of release from the original employer.  
  • Note: regardless of qualifications, a person who quits or is fired due to personal reasons cannot change a visa WITHOUT a letter of release

2. Procedure

  • Submit a basic ‘change of workplace application form’ and a prescribed document with reasons for the change within 15 days.   
  • Since a change of workplace sticker or seal has to be stamped on your passport, this procedure CANNOT be done online. 

Required documents

  • Application form, Passport, Foreigner residency card
  • Employment contract (original and copy) 
  • Business license
  • Letter of release from the previous employer
  • Documents related to the establishment of the facility 
  • Letter of release is exempted for the person who has completed a contract. However, if the change is due to the closure of a company, a document with proof of arrears or wages can replace the letter of release. 
  • If the remaining period of stay is shorter than the new contracts period + 1 month, you have to apply for ‘permission to extend the period of stay. Additional documents might be required for evaluation.
  • Income taxation document

Application fee

  • Free 

Duration

  • Information provided to the applicant upon visitation

Attached find the general application form

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