South Korea
D-10 Job Seeker Visa
South Korea's D-10 visa is designed for foreign job seekers looking for employment in Korea. It allows holders to stay in Korea for up to 6 months while searching for work. The visa is particularly popular among graduates of Korean universities and skilled professionals. Once employment is found, holders can transition to appropriate work visas (E-series).
- Bachelor's degree or higher, OR
- Completion of studies at Korean university (D-2 visa holders), OR
- Completion of training program in Korea (D-4 visa holders), OR
- Previous E-series employment visa holders
- Valid passport
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Health insurance
- Diploma/degree certificate
- Transcript (for recent graduates)
- Cannot engage in employment during visa validity
- Part-time work limited to certain categories and hours
- Must actively search for employment
- Must transition to work visa once employed
Processing time: 2-4 weeks
Fee: KRW 60,000 (approximately USD 45)
Apply at Korean immigration office in Korea (for status change) or Korean embassy/consulate abroad
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