Employment — short-term C-4 / long-term E-series / job-seeker D-10 (informational) Verified 2026-06-09South Korea Work / Employment Visa (Information Only)
Overview of South Korea's employment visa categories (short-term C-4, long-term E-series, job-seeker D-10). SureshotVisa does NOT process Korean work or employment visas — this entry is for information only.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the South Korea visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
SureshotVisa does NOT provide South Korea work or employment visa/permit services. This page is informational only. Work-visa applicants must work directly with their prospective Korean employer and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea / Korea Immigration Service.
Processing
Varies — confirm with the Embassy / Korea Immigration Service
Stay Duration
Varies by category — C-4 short-term (under 90 days); E-series and D-10 are long-term.
Starting Fee
Varies
Apply At
2 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every South Korea visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1SureshotVisa does NOT provide South Korea work or employment visa services — this entry is for information only.
- 2Work eligibility depends on a confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship; many categories require a Confirmation of Visa Issuance arranged in Korea.
- 3Apply directly with your prospective Korean employer and the Embassy / Korea Immigration Service.
Who Can Apply
- Applicants with a confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship in South Korea (handled directly with the employer)
- Short-term paid activities under 90 days such as entertainment, modelling, lectures, research or technical training (C-4)
- Researchers, technologists, professors, artists and similar long-term roles (E-series)
- Qualifying job-seekers under the D-10 category
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone seeking to work without an employer sponsor / confirmed offer
- Applicants expecting SureshotVisa to process the work permit (we do not provide this service)
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to South Korea / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa fee | Varies |
| VFS service charge | Varies |
SureshotVisa does not process South Korea work/employment visas, so we do not quote fees for them. Fees vary by category and entry type — confirm directly with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea / Korea Immigration Service at the time of application.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Information only — handled with employer & Korean authorities
3 items- Confirmed job offer / employment contract with a Korean employerRequired
Arranged directly with the employer — not via SureshotVisa.
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance (issued in Korea by the Korea Immigration Service, where required)Required
Obtained by the Korean employer/sponsor.
- Passport, application form, photo and supporting documents per the relevant E/C/D categoryRequired
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
2 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Secure a job & sponsorship
Obtain a confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship in South Korea. The employer typically arranges any Confirmation of Visa Issuance through the Korea Immigration Service.
- 02
Apply through official channels
Apply for the relevant employment category directly via the Embassy of the Republic of Korea / Korea Immigration Service. SureshotVisa does not process this category.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for South Korea
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for South Korea Work / Employment Visa (Information Only) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Questions, answered straight
No. SureshotVisa does not provide South Korea work or employment visa services. This information is for general orientation only — work-visa applicants should deal directly with their Korean employer and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea / Korea Immigration Service.
Short-term employment (C-4) for paid activities under 90 days; the long-term E-series (research, technology, professorship, arts/entertainment, etc.); and the D-10 job-seeker visa. All require employer sponsorship or a qualifying basis.
Yes. A confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship are essential, and many categories require a Confirmation of Visa Issuance obtained in Korea by the employer before you apply at the Embassy.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other South Korea visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
Other South Korea Visa Types
South Korea Tourist Visa
Short-stay (C-3-9) tourist visa for Indians visiting South Korea for up to 90 days — sightseeing, sightseeing tours, K-culture trips and short visits. Applied online on the Korea Visa Portal and submitted through VFS Global.
View guideSouth Korea Business Visa
Short-term business (C-3-4) visa for Indians travelling to South Korea for meetings, consultations, contracts, market research or inspection — for stays under 90 days, on an invitation from a Korean company.
View guideSouth Korea Family / Friends Visit Visa
General-visit (C-3-1) short-stay visa for Indians visiting family or relatives in South Korea for up to 90 days, on an invitation from a relative or friend resident in Korea.
View guideSouth Korea Student Visa
Long-term student visa (D-2 degree study / D-4 general training & language) for Indians studying in South Korea for more than 90 days, on a Standard Admission Certificate from a Korean institution.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global South Korea website and Embassy of South Korea. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.