➢ Go to https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10102&LANG_TYPE=EN and identify the type of visa under which you can hire foreign workers

➢ The EPS is a labor migration scheme for low-skilled workers which includes only E9 and H2 visas

➢ Go to https://www.eps.go.kr/eo/langMain.eo?langCD=ph and check if you meet the requirements for hiring under the EPS

➢ Request an employment permit from the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL)

➢ The permit will be issued if you prove that you’re unable to find qualified local candidates

➢ Post a job ad on VideoWorkers and select from the candidates who applied or search the database directly

➢ After finding a good match, conduct the interview and make a job offer

➢ Sign a local employment contract according to MOEL’s instructions

➢ Apply for a Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance (CCVI) at the Ministry of Justice of Korea

➢ Required documents:

◦ Employment permit

◦ Work contract signed by both parties

◦ Other documents required by the Ministry of Justice

➢ Application fee:  Fees change every 6 months based on the exchange rate set by the government of Korea

➢ Processing time: Between 1 and 4 weeks

➢ South Korea allows both online applications via the Visa Portal and in-person applications at the competent diplomatic mission

➢ Required documents: 

◦ Duly filled visa application form

◦ Original passport or scanned image files of passport pages 

◦ Two photographs of 3.5 x 4.5 cm 

◦ Cover letter written and signed by the employer 

◦ Professional resume 

◦ Academic qualification documents 

◦ Professional certificates

◦ CCVI approved by the Ministry of Justice 

◦ Company documents, such as Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Registration

◦ Flight reservation

◦ Proof of accommodation

◦ Proof of paid visa fee

◦ Criminal record 

➢ Application fee:  Fees change every 6 months based on the exchange rate set by the government of Korea

➢ Processing time: Between 2 weeks and 2 months