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How to Extend Your Korean Visa: Step-by-Step Guide for All Visa Types
Extending your Korean visa is one of the most important tasks you'll face as a long-term resident — and doing it wrong can result in overstay fines or cancellation. This guide walks through the exact process for every major visa type, what documents you need, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
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Korea Visa Guide for Filipinos 2025: E-9, E-7, Domestic Work, and Long-Term Options
Filipinos make up one of the largest foreign communities in Korea — over 65,000 strong. This guide covers every visa pathway for Filipino nationals: E-9 EPS manufacturing work, E-7 skilled work, domestic worker visa, working holiday, and the path to long-term residency.
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Korea Visa Guide for Indians 2025: Work, Study, and Living in Korea
India and Korea have deep economic ties, and Indian professionals are in strong demand at Korean companies. But Korean visa requirements for Indians differ significantly from Western nationals. This guide covers every pathway — tourist visa, E-7, E-9, GKS scholarship, and the new E-9 EPS pathway for India.
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Korea Visa Guide for Americans 2025: Every Option from Tourist to Permanent Resident
American citizens have some of the most favourable visa arrangements with Korea — 90-day visa-free entry, K-ETA suspension through 2026, E-2 treaty status, and a large working holiday quota. Here's every option for Americans who want to visit, work, study, or live in Korea.
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Korea Income Tax for Foreigners: What Every Expat Needs to Know
Korean income tax for foreign residents is more complex than most expats expect — especially around the resident vs. non-resident distinction, the flat-rate option, and tax treaty benefits. This guide covers the key rules for E-7, F-series, and digital nomad visa holders.
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KIIP Program Korea: Complete Guide to the Korea Immigration and Integration Program
KIIP (사회통합프로그램) is a free government program that teaches Korean language and society to long-term residents — and completing it significantly accelerates your path to F-2 and F-5. Here's how the 6 levels work, how to register, and why every serious long-term resident should start immediately.
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What Happens If I Overstay My Korean Visa? Fines, Bans, and What to Do
Overstaying a Korean visa is more serious than many people realize — but the consequences vary significantly based on how long you've overstayed and whether you turn yourself in. Here's exactly what happens, the fines, the re-entry bans, and the best path forward.
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F-3 Dependent Visa Korea: How to Bring Your Spouse and Children
If you hold a Korean work, study, or residency visa, your immediate family can join you in Korea on the F-3 dependent visa. Here's who qualifies, what it allows, and the one limitation most families don't know about.
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D-2 Student Visa Korea 2025: How to Study at a Korean University
The D-2 is the primary visa for degree-seeking students at Korean universities — bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and exchange programs. This guide covers who qualifies, how to apply, scholarship options, and what comes after graduation.
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How to Change Visa Status Inside Korea Without Leaving: Step-by-Step Guide
Most long-term Korean visa holders can change their visa type without leaving the country. This guide explains who can do it, which transitions are most common, what documents you need, and the one mistake that forces you to leave.
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D-8-4 OASIS Startup Visa Korea: How to Start Your Company and Live in Korea
Korea's D-8-4 OASIS visa is built for foreign startup founders who want to build a company in Korea. No minimum capital required. Here's how the points system works, what OASIS is, and how to go from application to company registration.
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E-2 English Teacher Visa Korea 2025: Complete Guide for Native English Speakers
The E-2 is Korea's dedicated visa for native English teachers — and one of the most accessible work visas the country offers. This guide covers the 7 eligible nationalities, required documents, the CVI process, public school vs. hagwon differences, and how to extend.
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What to Do After Your Korean Visa Application Is Rejected: A Step-by-Step Guide
Korean visa rejection is more common than most applicants expect — and it doesn't have to mean the end of your plans. This guide explains why Korean visas get rejected, how to get a detailed rejection reason, and exactly how to reapply successfully.
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Korea Alien Registration Card (ARC): Complete Guide — How to Register, Renew, and What to Do If You Lose It
The ARC (Alien Registration Card) is the most important document you'll have as a foreigner living in Korea. This guide covers who needs it, how to register, what to bring, and exactly what to do if your card is lost or stolen.
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F-6 Marriage Visa Korea: Complete Guide for Spouses of Korean Citizens
The F-6 is the Korean visa for spouses of Korean nationals. It's one of the most emotionally and legally significant visas in Korea's immigration system. This guide covers every aspect: eligibility, documents, interview preparation, and the path to permanent residency.
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F-2-7 Points-Based Visa Korea: How to Calculate Your Score and Qualify
The F-2-7 is one of Korea's most flexible long-term visas — and the most underused pathway to permanent residency. Learn how the points system works, which factors matter most, and whether you qualify right now.
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H-1 Working Holiday Visa Korea 2025: 29 Eligible Countries, Rules, and Tips
Korea's working holiday visa (H-1) is one of the most popular ways for young people (ages 18–30) to experience life in Korea while working legally. This guide covers every eligible country, the application process, and how to maximize your year.
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F-1-D Digital Nomad Visa Korea: Work Remotely from Korea Legally in 2025
Korea's F-1-D Workation visa lets remote workers legally live and work in Korea for up to 1 year. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and how it compares to just entering on a tourist visa.
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What Happens If Your Korean Visa Expires While Your Extension Is Under Review?
One of the most common — and most stressful — situations for expats in Korea: your extension application is pending, but your current visa expires. Here's exactly what the law says, what you can and cannot do, and the one critical mistake that will invalidate your application.
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K-ETA Complete Guide 2025: Who Needs It, How to Apply, and Common Mistakes
The K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is required for visa-free visitors to Korea. This guide covers who needs it, how to apply, cost, and how to avoid the most common rejection reasons.
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F-5 Permanent Residency Korea: All 27 Subtypes Explained
Korea's F-5 permanent residency has 27 different subtypes — and most expats only know one or two. This guide maps out every pathway to Korean PR, with eligibility requirements, timelines, and which one is right for you.
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E-7 Visa Complete Guide 2025: Requirements, Salary, and Documents
The E-7 is Korea's primary skilled worker visa — and the most searched Korean visa among professionals. Here's everything you need to know: who qualifies, salary requirements by occupation, required documents, and how to apply step by step.
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Korea's Regional Vitalization Visa 2025: The New Rural Settlement Program
Korea's Regional Vitalization Visa offers skilled foreign workers a fast track to permanent residency — if you're willing to live outside Seoul. Here's everything about eligibility, requirements, and which regions qualify.
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Korea's Top-Tier Visa 2025: E-7-T, D-10-T, and F-5-T Explained
Korea launched its Top-Tier Visa program in March 2025 for the world's most highly skilled professionals. Here's everything you need to know about E-7-T, D-10-T, and F-5-T — the fastest path to working and living in Korea.