Once you have accepted and signed a contract to teach English in South Korea , the next step is getting your visa. It is illegal to work without authorization in Korea . If you are planning on teaching English in Korea , you will need to get a multiple entry E1 or E2 Visa. E1 visa is a legal working visa for English teachers, professors working at educational institutes higher than a junior college. E2 visa is a legal working visa for conversation instructors. The process of getting a working visa will take about 4 weeks.
Below are the procedures of obtaining a visa.
Step 1: You have accepted and signed a contract from the employer in South Korea .
Step2: Prepare your necessary Visa documents
• Signed employment contract
• 2 passport photos
• 2 sets of official sealed transcripts (public schools require 3 sets)
• Original diploma
• A photocopy of your passport on the photo page.
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Step 3: Send your documents by courier (Fedex or DHL) to your Korean school.
Step 4: Wait for the E-2 visa confirmation letter from your Korean school.
Step 5: Documents come back
Step 6: Apply for Visa at Korean Embassy or consulate. Make sure you have the following items.
• E-2 Visa confirmation letter.
• Visa application
• 2 passport sized photos
• Passport
• Visa fee
Step 7: Get your visa stamped in your passport.
