Work / Immigration visa · Iraq to Korea (Republic of)

Skilled Worker Visa (E-7)

Embassy required

Maximum stay
1095 days
Processing time
3-6 weeks
Fee
USD 60 (single entry), USD 90 (multiple entry)
Validity
1-3 years, renewable
Entry
Single entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    All nationalities eligible

  • Employment

    Must have a confirmed job offer from a Korea-registered employer. Employer must demonstrate the necessity of hiring a foreign worker and obtain an employment recommendation letter.

    Required status: Job offer + employment recommendation

  • Financial

    Employer must offer at least the minimum salary: KRW 28.67 million/year for E-7-1 professional, KRW 25.15 million/year for E-7-2 semi-professional (2025 rates)

    Minimum funds: KRW 28.67M/year (E-7-1) or KRW 25.15M/year (E-7-2)

  • Criminal record

    Must have a clean criminal record

  • Health

    Must have health insurance coverage

    Required vaccinations: None specified

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph

  • Police clearance

    Countries required: Home country; Validity months: 6

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Visa application form (Exhibit 34); Form url: https://www.visa.go.kr

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: USD 60 (single entry)

  • Curriculum vitae

    Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.

  • Professional license

    Accepted licenses: Master's degree (no experience required), or bachelor's degree with 1+ year experience, or 5+ years experience without a degree. All foreign documents must be apostilled or consular notarized; Must be translated: No

  • Work contract

    Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

    Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Employer obtains employment recommendation letter and prepares foreigner utilization plan. Gather work contract, academic credentials, CV, and criminal background check.

  2. Online application

    Complete visa application form

  3. Fee payment

    Pay visa application fee (approximately USD 60)

  4. Document submission

    Submit application with all supporting documents at Korean embassy/consulate

  5. Processing wait

    Wait 3-6 weeks for processing (employer's documents are reviewed by Korean immigration first)

  6. Visa collection

    Collect passport with E-7 visa

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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