Working Visit
A visa that allows both visiting and working for ethnic Koreans from China and CIS countries (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, etc.). You can work within designated permitted industries. Even though both target ethnic Koreans, it has a different target group and activity scope from overseas-Korean (F-4), so the two are easy to confuse.
Who it’s for
For ethnic Koreans from China and CIS countries who want to visit and work in Korea.
What you can do
You can work within designated permitted industries. Permitted and restricted industries can change with policy, so check on HiKorea whether your intended field is allowed.
Key points
- Its hallmark is allowing both visiting and working
- You can work within designated permitted industries (permitted/restricted industries change with policy — verify officially)
- Even though both target ethnic Koreans, it differs from overseas-Korean (F-4) in target group and activity scope (a common confusion)
- As you build skill in Korea, you can aim to transition to E-7-4 (skilled worker)
- Details vary by situation and policy, so verify with HiKorea or a professional
Transition paths
After working on H-2 and meeting skill/requirements, there is a path to transition to E-7-4 (not guaranteed). Gauge the transition score with the app's K-Point calculator. It also helps to look at how this relates to overseas-Korean statuses (e.g., F-4).
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