🇰🇷 South Korea · Ancestry
F-4-21 Overseas Korean Visa – Teacher/Educator — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,615 |
| Minimum annual salary | KRW 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €130,768 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,615.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Minimum annual salary
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Proof of savings
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Minimum investment
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Job offer
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Employer sponsor
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Ancestry proof
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Age range
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
Application fee
https://www.geumcheon.go.kr/eng/contents.do?key=2421 · verified 2026-06-25
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-25.