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Professor
The E-1 (Professor) visa is issued to foreign nationals conducting education or research in their specialized field at college-level or equivalent institutions. This includes full-time professors, teaching professors, and research professors.
The E-1 (Professor) visa is issued to foreign nationals conducting education or research in their specialized field at college-level or equivalent institutions. This includes full-time professors, teaching professors, and research professors.
대상 Target Audience
Master's degree or higher (doctoral degree preferred; must meet the hiring criteria of the educational institution)
Master's degree or higher (doctoral degree preferred; must meet the hiring criteria of the educational institution)
Employment contract or invitation letter from a college-level or equivalent educational institution
Employment contract or invitation letter from a college-level or equivalent educational institution
Relevant teaching or research experience (required for professorial positions; research positions may substitute with publications or project records)
Relevant teaching or research experience (required for professorial positions; research positions may substitute with publications or project records)
면제 가능 Exemption Available
Criminal background check from home country (apostilled)
Criminal background check from home country (apostilled)
Apply for Visa Issuance Number (VIN) then obtain visa at consulate
참고 Notes
Stay Period Extension (continued employment verification required)
Stay Period Extension (continued employment verification required)
Alien Registration
Alien Registration
| 절차 Action | 수수료 Fee | 처리 기간 Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
Apply for Visa Issuance Number (VIN) then obtain visa at consulate Apply for Visa Issuance Number (VIN) then obtain visa at consulate | 발급 수수료: 단수 60,000원 | 1-3주 (VIN) + 재외공관 처리 기간 |
Status change from D-2, E-2, E-7, etc. to E-1 Status change from D-2, E-2, E-7, etc. to E-1 | 100,000원 | 2-4주 |
Stay Period Extension (continued employment verification required) Stay Period Extension (continued employment verification required) | 60,000원 | 2-4주 |
Alien Registration Alien Registration | 30,000원 | -- |
체류지 관할 출입국·외국인청 방문
Alien Registration
Alien Registration
입국 후 90일 이내Closure or merger of the affiliated educational institution may result in loss of employment basis and difficulty maintaining visa status.
Closure or merger of the affiliated educational institution may result in loss of employment basis and difficulty maintaining visa status.
대응방안 Mitigation
Stay informed about the institution's financial health and department status, and maintain a contingency plan for transferring to another institution.
Stay informed about the institution's financial health and department status, and maintain a contingency plan for transferring to another institution.
Termination of the employment contract without securing a new position may result in loss of visa status.
Termination of the employment contract without securing a new position may result in loss of visa status.
대응방안 Mitigation
Begin renewal or transfer preparations well before contract expiry, and confirm workplace change procedures with immigration.
Begin renewal or transfer preparations well before contract expiry, and confirm workplace change procedures with immigration.
What is the difference between E-1 and E-2 visas?
E-1 (Professor) is for professors and researchers engaged in education or research in their specialized field at college-level institutions, requiring a master's degree or higher. E-2 (Conversational Instruction) is for native-speaking conversation instructors, requiring a bachelor's degree. E-1 has a broader scope covering the full specialized field, while E-2 is limited to conversational language instruction.
E-1 (Professor) is for professors and researchers engaged in education or research in their specialized field at college-level institutions, requiring a master's degree or higher. E-2 (Conversational Instruction) is for native-speaking conversation instructors, requiring a bachelor's degree. E-1 has a broader scope covering the full specialized field, while E-2 is limited to conversational language instruction.
Can I bring my family on an E-1 visa?
Yes, the spouse and minor children of E-1 holders can accompany them to Korea or change status domestically under the F-3 (Dependent) visa. F-3 applications require family relationship documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) and the E-1 holder's certificate of employment.
Yes, the spouse and minor children of E-1 holders can accompany them to Korea or change status domestically under the F-3 (Dependent) visa. F-3 applications require family relationship documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) and the E-1 holder's certificate of employment.
2-3개월
3-6개월
사증민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼
법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부 [260319]
체류민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼
법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부 [260319]
하이코리아 출입국·외국인정책 안내
출입국·외국인정책본부 [online]
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This information is provided for general guidance only, not as legal advice. Immigration regulations and review criteria are subject to change at any time. For definitive answers, please consult the relevant immigration office or Korean embassy/consulate.