🇰🇷 South Korea · Employer-sponsored work
E-5 Professional Employment Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,359 |
| Minimum annual salary | KRW 60,000 |
| Proof of savings | €26,154 |
| Minimum investment | €87,179 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €174 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mofa.go.kr/hk-en/brd/m_20261/view.do?seq=717446.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,359.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“ㅇ 국내 취항 회사 항공기조종사, 선장 등 소속행정기관장의 추천을 받은 자 / Aircraft pilots or captain of companies for domestic routes who is recommended by a head of administration in an organization”
“ㅇ 국내 취항 회사 항공기조종사, 선장 등 소속행정기관장의 추천을 받은 자 / Aircraft pilots or captain of companies for domestic routes who is recommended by a head of administration in an organization”
“Aircraft pilots or captain of companies for domestic routes who is recommended by a head of administration in an organization”
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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 2026-06-24.