The E-9 visa
Non-Professional Employment (EPS)
Why there is no self-check for this visa
This one is decided by government-to-government agreements rather than by your own circumstances. The Employment Permit System runs on bilateral agreements with specific sending countries, national quotas, and a jobseeker roster drawn from the EPS-TOPIK test, so an eligibility questionnaire cannot tell you anything meaningful. Start with the EPS office or the Korean embassy in your country.
Where to go next
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About the E-9 visa
Employment Permit System visa for non-professional work in approved industries.
Documents this visa asks for
Which of these apply depends on your route. Immigration officers decide the final list.
- Certificate for confirmation of visa issuance application, passport and a standard photo
- Employment permit and a copy of the standard labour contract
- Copy of the employer's business registration certificate
- Workplace survey report
- Application form, passport, alien registration card and the fee
- Proof of where you live
Source: 법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부「사증민원·체류민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼」(2026. 7.), pages 사증 286-295 / 체류 324-333. An estimate. Immigration officers decide.