Job Seeking
A visa that lets you stay legally in Korea while looking for a job or preparing to start a business. It acts as a "bridge" so that graduated students or those meeting certain requirements can carry out job-seeking before moving straight into a work visa. It is widely used as an interim step linking study and employment.
Who it’s for
For foreigners job-seeking in Korea (e.g., preparing for employment after graduating from a degree program).
What you can do
Its core purpose is preparing for employment or a business. Once a job is set, you switch to the matching work visa such as E-7. The scope of activity during job-seeking varies by policy, so check HiKorea.
Key points
- A "bridge" visa that lets you job-seek legally before a job is set
- Based on requirements such as points and a job-search plan (criteria vary by policy — verify officially)
- The stay period is limited, so it matters to prepare employment/transition within it
- Widely used as an interim step between study (D-2) and work (E-7, etc.)
- Exact requirements and period figures vary by policy, so verify with HiKorea
Transition paths
A typical flow is D-2 (study) → D-10 (job-seeking) → E-7 or another work visa. The key is switching to the matching work visa once hired, which may later lead to longer-term stay (not guaranteed).
Related visas
This is general information and has no legal force. Actual eligibility and requirements depend on your situation and policy — before applying, verify with official sources such as Hi Korea and a professional (e.g., a licensed administrative agent).
Last updated: 2026-06-09