ESL teachers change of residency status

(D-4, D-2, D-10) to E-2

If you are currently on a D-2 (student visa) or a D-10 (job-seeking visa) you can prepare the necessary documents and visit the immigration office. However, you are not eligible if you have stayed abroad for more than 3 months on a D-series visa.

How to apply
(Visitation Only)
1. Qualifications (All ①, ②, ③ requirements must be met)
A person who is legally holding a D-4 (language training), D-2 (student visa) or a D-10 (job-seeking visa) 
A person who meets all E-2 visa qualifications  
A holder of a concluded and signed contract by the employer and representatives of the institution. 

Required documents 

• Application form
• Passport and foreigner residency card
• Employment contract 
• Degree or career certificates
• Documents related to the establishment of the facility (business registration, academy establishment certificate, real estate registration, etc.)
• A criminal record
• Physical health examination (sealed)

Application fee

• Fee (130,000won)

Duration

• Information provided to the applicant upon visitation

Attached find the general application form