E-1Employment

Professor

Overview
SummaryForeigners with qualifications under the Higher Education Act who perform education or research guidance at junior colleges or higher educational institutions or equivalent institutions Academic institution professors: Professors at academic institutions such as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Full-time lecturers or higher appointed at junior colleges or higher educational institutions Specialized field research professors: Specialized field research professors at universities or university-affiliated research institutes, advanced science and technology personnel Advanced science and technology personnel: Individuals with employment recommendation from Minister of Education engaging in education and research guidance activities at junior colleges or higher educational institutions
Duration of Stay5 years (maximum period per grant)
Additional Details
Employment Permitted
Dependents Allowed
Eligibility Requirements
  • Professors at academic institutions such as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, associate professors or higher appointed at junior colleges or higher educational institutions, specialized field research professors at universities or university-affiliated research institutes
Required Documents
  • Certificate of visa issuance application
  • Passport
  • 1 standard photo
  • Fee
  • Original and copy of employment contract (or expected appointment confirmation)
  • Career certificate (attach degree copy)
  • Company establishment documents (business registration, research institution documents)
  • Consent from original workplace head (if original workplace exists)
For more details, please visit the HiKorea website or contact the Korea Immigration Contact Center (1345).
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