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South KoreaWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Job Seeker Visa

D-10-1

The D-10-1 visa lets qualified foreigners stay in Korea to look for professional work or do on-the-job training, including short paid internships, in fields covered by E-1 to E-7 visas. Embassies list routes for recent graduates of top-200 or Korean universities and former Fortune Global 500 employees. A points system also applies.

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Life in South Korea

Money

3

Currency

South Korean Won

KRW

South Korean Won

Cost of living

62

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

6–45%

Income tax (national)

VAT 10%

Plus local income tax of 10% of national income tax (top combined 49.5%); 45% applies above KRW 1 billion.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.0

#65 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Recent graduates and experienced professionals who want to look for skilled work in Korea.

Eligibility

  • Fortune Global 500 experience

    Show you worked for a Fortune Global 500 company for more than 1 year within the recent 3 years.

    • Applies to former employees of Fortune Global 500 companies
    • Work period must be more than 1 year
    Official wording

    Former employee of a Fortune Global 500 company for more than 1 year within the recent 3 years.

  • Top-200 university

    Show you graduated from a university in the Times Higher World University Rankings top 200 within the recent 3 years.

    • University must be in the top 200
    Official wording

    Graduate of a university in the Times Higher World University Rankings top 200 within the recent 3 years.

  • Korean graduate

    Show you graduated from a Korean community college or higher within the recent 3 years.

    Official wording

    Graduate of a Korean community college or higher within the recent 3 years.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementTarget fields
  • Document checklistVisa application form and photo
  • FeesVisa fee

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  • 7 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 6 steps
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