South Korea E-7 Skilled Worker Visa for Indians
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 4–12 weeks
- Government fee
- about $60
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 4–12 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Employer-sponsored visa for designated skilled occupations. Requires a degree plus relevant experience (or higher experience in lieu) and salary meeting the standards updated in Feb 2026 — for the general E-7-1 track roughly 80% of per-capita GNI, about ₩33–35 million/year. The employer obtains a Confirmation of Visa Issuance before you apply.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the South Korea E-7 Skilled Worker Visa overview.
Requirements for Indians
| Minimum annual income | $24,500/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 4–12 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $60. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer in a designated E-7 occupationThe role must be on the E-7 occupation list, with salary meeting the Feb 2026 standards.
- Apostilled degree & career certificatesDegree apostilled in India plus career certificates from previous employers.
- Employer applies for the CVIFiled at the employer's local immigration office with the contract, company documents and your credentials.
- Receive your CVI numberThe confirmation number is emailed and is what the embassy needs to issue the visa.
- TB certificate from a designated clinicIndia is on Korea's TB-screening list; the test must be from an embassy-designated clinic.
- Apply at the Korean embassy / KVAC with the CVIForm, passport, photo and CVI number; the long-term single-entry fee is about $60.
- Travel & apply for your Residence CardApply at immigration within 90 days of entry.
- Health insurance enrolmentEmployees are enrolled in NHIS automatically through payroll.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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The E-7 Skilled Worker Visa takes about 5 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the South Korea E-7 Skilled Worker Visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 4–12 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the E-7 Skilled Worker Visa cost?
- The government fee is approximately $60. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the E-7 Skilled Worker Visa?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in South Korea is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the E-7 Skilled Worker Visa?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the E-7 Skilled Worker Visa for Indians?
- The minimum income is about $24,500 a year, roughly $2,042 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.