Can change visa to:
F-2

Common Visa Track:
Direct to E-7-1
D-2 >>> E-7-1 >>> F-2 >>> F-5
D-4 >>> E-7-1 >>> F-2 >>> F-5

Who can apply for the E-7-1 visa (Qualifications):

General Conditions:

• Possession of a Master's Degree or higher related to the field of work 
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree related to the field of work + 1 year work experience (related to the field)
• More than 5 years work experience in the field of work

Special Conditions:

• 1 year Work experience at one of the world's Top 500 companies
• Bachelor's degree from the top QS world universities
• Degree holder from a domestic vocational college in Korea
• Degree holder from a university in Korea (bachelor's degree or higher)
• Outstanding talent un cutting0edge science and technology, recommended by KOTRA
• If you have an employment recommendation from a government ministry and earn more than 1.5 times the GNI
• High professional income (3x the GNI)
• Completion of training from an Excellent Private Institution

The applicant must also apply under a specific job code

Minimum wage requirements:

Must earn at least 80% of the previous year's GNI

Required Documents:

• Passport (Original and copy)
• Proof of Education (Certificate of graduation, diploma, etc.)
• Proof of Work Experience / Certificate of Employment
• Colored ID Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) taken within the last 6 months 
• Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number (from the company)
• Work Contract
•  Business Registration Certificate of the company
• List of insured people under the 4 major insurances
• Tax Certificates
• Visa Application fee

How to apply:

Step 1: The employer in Korea starts the application.
The company in Korea should start the application process by submitting the required documents to the Korean Immigration office and wait for visa issuance certificate to be released.

Step 2: Once the visa issuance certificate is released, the main applicant should take the necessary documents to the Korean consulate, immigration office, or visa processing office in their current country of residence.

Job Restrictions

E-7-1 visa holders are not allowed to take part in other ecomomic activities during their stay in Korea.

 Foreigners could only apply for an E-7-1 visa if they foreigner population is less than 20% of the total number of employees at the company.