Job-seeker visa (D-10) after graduation
D-10 lets you stay in Korea while you look for a job. Students who graduate in Korea change from D-2 to D-10, and then move to a work visa like E-7 when they get a job.
Who this is for
- Students (D-2) who will graduate from a Korean college or university
- Graduates who want to find a job in Korea
- People whose D-10 period will end soon
- People who got a job offer and need a work visa like E-7
Main requirements
- You graduated (or will graduate) in Korea, or meet the education and career rules of the Ministry of Justice
- You have a plan to look for a job
- You can pay your living costs (bank balance, etc.)
- Enough points, if the point system applies to you
- You apply before your current stay ends
Documents you usually need
- Passport and residence card
- Graduation certificate (or expected graduation) and transcript
- Job search plan
- Proof of living costs (bank balance, etc.)
- Proof of address
- Proof of Korean level (if you have it)
Rules and documents can change and are different for each person. We check the latest rules again before you apply. (Last checked: 2026-11-05)
How it works
- 1
Free consultation
Tell us your graduation date and when your stay ends.
- 2
Requirement check
We check education, bank balance and the point system first.
- 3
Prepare papers
We write the job search plan and the application.
- 4
We apply for you
We apply to immigration to change to D-10.
- 5
Move to E-7
When you get a job, we help you change to a work visa like E-7.
How long it takes
Once your papers are ready, we usually submit in 1–2 weeks. Your stay often ends right after graduation, so start 1–2 months before.
What MyVisaStay does for you
- Check D-10 rules and points first
- Write the job search plan
- Application and submission
- Remind you when to extend D-10
- Help with the E-7 change after you get a job
Every case needs different papers, so we give you a clear quote after a free consultation and pre-check. Fees you pay to the government are separate.
Questions
Can I prepare before I graduate?
Yes, you can start before graduation. We tell you the exact time to apply based on your graduation date and stay period.
How long can I stay with D-10?
Usually 6 months at a time, and you can extend it up to a set limit. Your job search is checked at each extension.
Can I work part-time with D-10?
Not without permission. Some work needs permission first, so ask us before you start.
What do I do when I get a job?
You need to change to a work visa (like E-7) that fits the company and job. We continue with the company papers.
Ask us first if your case is possible
The pre-check is free. We tell you if it is possible and what is missing.