E-9 → E-7-4 skilled worker visa
E-7-4 is a long-term visa for foreign workers who have worked in Korea for many years. The quota for 2026 is 33,000 people, so it is important to prepare early.
Who this is for
- Workers who have worked a long time with E-9 or E-10
- Workers who want to keep working at their company
- Employers who want to keep skilled workers
- People who plan to move to F-2-R or permanent residence later
Main requirements
- At least 4 years of legal work with E-9, E-10, etc. in the last 10 years
- You work at the company now, or the company will hire you
- Enough points for income, Korean level, age and more
- A recommendation from your employer and the employer meets the hiring rules
- No law violations or other problems during your stay
Documents you usually need
- Passport and residence card
- Work contract and proof of employment
- Proof of income (tax statement, etc.)
- Proof of Korean level (TOPIK, KIIP, etc.)
- Company papers (business registration, hiring papers)
- Papers for extra points (certificates, etc.)
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 work years, income and Korean level.
- 2
Point check
We count your points first and tell you how to get more.
- 3
Company papers
We prepare the recommendation and hiring papers with your employer.
- 4
We apply for you
We fill in the application and submit it.
- 5
Approval & next step
We guide your next step, like F-2-R or permanent residence.
How long it takes
Once your points and papers are ready, we usually submit in 2–4 weeks. There is a quota, so prepare before many people apply.
What MyVisaStay does for you
- Point check and what is missing
- Paper list for worker and employer
- Application and submission
- Handle requests for more papers
- Guide to F-2-R and next steps
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 you tell me first if my points are enough?
Yes. Tell us your income, Korean level, age and work years. We count your points first.
What if my Korean score is too low?
You can raise it with TOPIK or KIIP. We make a plan with you for the next application.
What if I change companies?
Your employer matters for E-7-4. There is a special rule for unavoidable job changes, but talk to us before you change jobs.
Does my employer need to do anything?
Yes. The company recommendation and hiring papers are needed. Employers can also use our monthly stay management service.
Ask us first if your case is possible
The pre-check is free. We tell you if it is possible and what is missing.