Cost to Immigrate to South Korea
South Korea has grown significantly as a destination for tech workers, English teachers, and K-culture enthusiasts. The E-7 visa covers professional employment while the D-10 Job Seeker Visa allows skilled professionals to enter Korea and search for work. Korea launched a digital nomad visa in 2024. The government processes applications online through HiKorea. Korean language skills are not required for most work visas but greatly improve quality of life.
Typical Cost Range
Average visa application fees across all pathways
This is for visa application fees only. Total costs including medical exams, documents, and other fees will be higher.
Compare visa fees across all available immigration pathways to South Korea. Select a pathway for the full cost breakdown including medical, legal, and proof of funds requirements.
E-7 Work VisaPopular
Work visa for specially designated activities including professionals.
D-2 Student VisaPopular
Study at Korean university.
F-6 Marriage VisaPopular
For spouse of Korean national.
Important Information
South Korea visa regulations are updated frequently. The D-10 and Digital Nomad visas were newly introduced and eligibility criteria may evolve. Criminal background checks must be apostilled. All documents in languages other than Korean and English require certified translation into Korean. Processing at Korean immigration (HiKorea) can be slow during peak periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Steps
Register on HiKorea for online application tracking, obtain police clearance certificates from all countries of residence, prepare degree certificates with apostilles and Korean translations if needed, confirm your employer is registered with Korean immigration authorities, and register with the local Immigration Office within 90 days of arrival.
Check South Korea Entry Visa Requirements →
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