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Long-term(1 year) Visa to teach a Foreign Language (E-2) for People who wish to teach foreign languages at language institutes, primary schools or higher, or other educational facilities.

Visa Documents

E2 visa: 1. Copy of passport (The page with your picture and info)– Your passport MUST be valid at least 6 months; 2. 4 passport sized photos; 3. Signed contract; 4. Resume; 5. Health statement – You can download it at our website; 6. Apostilled Bachelor or higher degree for Americans, British, Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans or
Notarized Bachelor orhigher degree with Korean consulate seal for Canadians; 7. Apostilled Original Nation-wide Criminal Background check for Americans, British, Australians, New Zealanders,
    and South Africansor NotarizedOriginal Nation-wide Criminal background check (RCMP or CPIC) with Korean
    consulate seal for Canadians – Must get the apostille or the consulate seal on the original CBC and be less older than
    6 months

+++ Sealed official transcript is not needed by the immigration in Korea but would be needed by the Korean consulate where you are
        going to apply for your visa, so it is very important for you to contact them and make sure if you need to prepare it
        or not. (The information on their website could be old information, so make a call and ask them in personto assure accurate
        information)

Updated on March 7, 2013

E2 Visa for Public School: 1. Copy of passport (The page with your picture and info) – Your passport MUST be valid at least 6 months; 2. 4 passport sized photos; 3. Three copies of Signed contract; 4. Completed Application Form; 5. Apostilled Bachelor or higher degree for Americans, British, Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans or
Notarized Bachelor or higher degree with Korean consulate seal for Canadians; 6. Apostilled Original Nation-wide Criminal Background check for Americans, British, Australians, New Zealanders, and
    South Africans or Notarized Original Nation-wide Criminal background check (RCMP or CPIC) with Korean
    consulate seal for Canadians – Must get the apostille or the consulate seal on the original CBC and be less older than
    6 months; 7. Two Official Sealed Transcript; 8. Two original copies of reference or recommendation letters

+++ Optional documents - Notarized Teaching Certification or Language Certificate such as TESOL, TEFL, TESL or CELTA more
than 100 hours or teaching credential.

Updated on March 20, 2013

Visa Transfer (D10<->E2)

Trasfer E2 visa to D10 visa in S.Korea: 1. Valid Passport(remaining validity of at least 6months); 2. Original Alien Registration Card; 3. 1 passport sized photo; 4. 70,000 won in cash– 4,000 won more if you would like to receive your new ARC via registered mail.; 5. Specific plan for job seeking in a specific form – You can download the form at our website.

Updated on March 7, 2013

Transfer D10 visa to E2 visa: 1. Valid Passport(remaining validity of at least 6months); 2. Original Alien Registration Card; 3. 1 passport sized photo; 4. 70,000 won in cash – 4,000 won more if you would like to receive your new ARC via registered mail.; 5. Signed contract – Original and photocopy; 6. Photocopy of Business License of the school; 7. School Registration Certificate (학원설립운영등록증 사본); 8. Timetable table of the applicant’s teaching schedule

+++ It will take about a week to transfer a D10 to an E2 visa, so make sure that you have enough time to get it done before you start your
new contract.

Updated on March 21, 2013

Visa Processing

For E2 Visa: 1. Send the documents for visa application to SeoulESL via FedEX, UPS, or DHL; 2. When we receive your documents, we will send them to your school and the director will bring
them to the immigration and apply for your Visa confirmation number. It usually takes about 10 working days, but
if there aren’t many applications, it may take less time.; 3. Meanwhile, as soon as your visa confirmation number is applied for, contact the nearest Korean consulate or embassy that is in
    your jurisdiction, ask them about the documents required for visa application along with the visa confirmation number
    including how long it will take for them to process the visa and prepare the documents for visa application.
    (The information on their website could be old information so make a call and ask them in person to assure accurate
    information); 4. Once your visa confirmation number is processed, apply for your visa at a designated Korean Embassy or Consulate for you
    with the documents required for visa application. The documents for your visa application at the Korean Embassy or Consulate
    are usually
    a. one completed visa application form
    b. one recent passport color photo
    c. original and a photocopy of passport (remaining validity of at least 6months)
    d. the fee for the visa
    e. the visa confirmation number
    Additional documents might be required, so make a call and ask them in person and get the accurate information.; 5. When your visa is completed, we willo purchase the ticket and arrange a pick-up driver from the airport, so you can just get
on the plane and fly to Korea.

< After the arrival in Korea >

1. Within 90 days from your arrival, you are required to undergo a medical examination for HIV, other contagious diseases,
as well as the presence of any hard illegal drugs including marijuana, at one of the designated hospitals and apply for an Alien
Registration Card by law.

2. Drug abuse is a very serious issue in South Korea and any applicant failing the medical examination will have their
teaching visa and employment contract cancelled immediately and not complete your visa process.

3. You will need your ARC(Alien Registration Card) to be considered fully registered with the immigration department and get
your bank account, cell phone, etc.

Updated on March 21, 2013

For E2 Visa for Public Schools: 1. Send the documents for visa application to SeoulESL via FedEX, UPS, or DHL; 2. After you pass the interview with the school, they will recommend you to the POE (Province of Education). The POE will
review the application along with your documents and if you are hired by the POE, a Notice of Appointment and two copies of
signed contract will be issued and sent to you via FedEX, UPS, or DHL.; 3. Meanwhile, contact the nearest Korean consulate or embassy where you’re applying for your visa and ask them about the
    documents required for visa application for public schools along with a Notice of Appointment including how long will
    take for them to process the visa and prepare the documents for visa application. (The information on their website could be
    old information so make a call and ask them in person to assure accurate information); 4. When you receive the documents, apply for your visa at a designated Korean Embassy or consulate for you with the
    documents required for visa application.
    a. Completed visa application form,
    b. One recent passport color photo,
    c. Original and a photocopy of passport (remaining validity of at least 6months),
    d. Visa fee
    e. Original university degree
    f. Original employment contract from the superintendent of Educational Affairs
    g. Sealed transcript
    h. Notice of appointment from the head of Gyowon University Training Centre or the superintendent of Educational
        Affairs
    i.Criminal records search certificate; 7. When your visa is completed, purchase the ticket and we will arrange a pick-up service, then just get on the plane and fly to
Korea.

< After the arrival in Korea >

1. As Within 90days of your arrival, you are required to undergo a medical examination for HIV or other contagious diseases,
as well as the presence of any hard illegal drugs, including marijuana, at one of the designated hospitals and apply for an Alien
Registration Card by law.

3. You will need your ARC (Alien Registration Card) to be considered fully registered with the immigration department and get
your bank account, cell phone, etc.

Updated on March 21, 2013