26/06/2023
[Emergency][Official] E7-4 selection changed in 2023 ‼️
A new announcement has been made for the E7-4 selection.
The cut line is expected to be very low.
Additional applications for the second quarter will start tomorrow, so if you are interested,
1. Expansion of the number of selected people in the second quarter
The change from the existing 625 selection to 3,000 selection has been confirmed.
The 3Q and 4Q will also be changed and will be announced in the future.
2. Additional application period in 2Q
Additional applications are available from 27,June to 5,July.
We expect the cut line to be very low because the number of people selected is 3000.
Even if your point is low, you can try to apply for E7-4 visa. We think it is worthy it.
The announcement of the first successful applicants is on 17, July and the announcement of the final successful applicants is on 28 July .
3. Eligibility for application changed from 5 years or more to 4 years or more
Foreigners who have worked in Korea for more than 4 years can apply.
Before, The applications had been applied for more than 4years with KIIP level 3.
4. Number of people allowed by industry
Manufacturing industry (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi): Employment is possible by 20% of Korean workers (up to two E7-4 is possible if there are 10 Koreans)
For example, if your company has 20 koreans, your company can have 4 E7-4visa holders.
Manufacturing industry (The provinces): Employment is possible within 30% of Korean workers (up to 3 people can be E7-4 if there are 10 Koreans)
Roots, Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock industry:
Employment is possible within 30% of Korean workers (up to three E7-4 is possible if there are 10 Koreans)
However, if your company has below 4 koreans, 2 E7-4 holders are can be employed.
If you have any inquiries, please contact us .
Thank you !