E-7 Skilled Worker Visa for India citizens
Last verified: August 31, 2026
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.
Requirements
| 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 occupation
- Apostilled degree & career certificates
- Employer applies for the CVI
- Receive your CVI number
- TB certificate from a designated clinic
- Apply at the Korean embassy / KVAC with the CVI
- Travel & apply for your Residence Card
- Health insurance enrolment
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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