Job seeking visa at a glance
| Official name | Job seeking (D-10) |
|---|---|
| Subtypes | Job-seeking activities D-10-1 · Technology start-up activities D-10-2 |
| Scope of activity | Training or job-seeking activities to find work in the E-1 to E-7 fields, or preparing to start a company |
| Excluded | E-6 entertainment venue workers as specified by the Minister of Justice |
| Document categories checked | For job seekers, proof of education or work experience. For start-up preparation, proof of education and a start-up preparation plan |
| What K-Biz Visa handles | Consultation, document preparation and filing with the immigration office |
Subtypes
| Code | Name | How they differ |
|---|---|---|
| D-10-1 | Job-seeking activities | Preparing for work in the E-1 to E-7 fields |
| D-10-2 | Technology start-up activities | Preparing to start a company |
The documents checked depend on whether you are seeking a job or preparing a start-up.
Common points of confusion
- D-10 and working
- D-10 is a visa status for training and job-seeking activities. Before you actually start work, the requirements and change procedure for the relevant visa status are checked separately.
- E-6 entertainment venues
- E-6 entertainment venue workers as specified by the Minister of Justice are excluded from job seeking under D-10.
- Start-up preparation route
- Technology start-up activities (D-10-2) is the subtype for preparing to start a company. The documents checked differ from those for job-seeking activities.
Before the consultation
For a first enquiry, tell us the field you are aiming for and your current immigration situation. Once we set the scope of the review, we give you a list of the documents needed.
What to tell us first
- The field and role you want to work in
- Your education and work experience
- Your plan, if you are preparing a start-up
- Your current visa status and entry plans
Documents we ask for later
- Degree certificate and certificate of work experience
- Start-up preparation plan
- Copies of your passport and ID
- Family relationship documents
We ask only for the sensitive documents the review needs, and keep and delete them under our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
D-10 is a status for training and job-seeking activities. Before you actually start work, the requirements and change procedure for the relevant visa status are checked separately.
The Korea Visa Portal lists job-seeking activities (D-10-1) and technology start-up activities (D-10-2).
The evidence categories set out are proof of education or work experience for job seekers, and proof of education and a start-up preparation plan for start-up preparation.
Related agencies and laws
The procedures and criteria on this page follow the guidance of the agencies and the laws below. How they apply is checked case by case.
Agencies
- Ministry of Justice immigration offices
- Korea Visa Portal
Laws
- Immigration Act
- Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act
- Enforcement Rule of the Immigration Act
Send an enquiryTell us the field you are aiming for and your current immigration status, and we will reply with the routes to check.