🇰🇷 South Korea · Employer-sponsored work
E-2-1 Conversation Instructor Visa – General Language Instructor — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | KRW 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €567 |
| Minimum investment | €85,062 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €28 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/info/InfoDatail.pt?CAT_SEQ=527&PARENT_ID=1278&locale=EN.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Those foreigners qualified by Minister of Justice seeking to teach spoken foreign language at: Above-elementary school level educational / research facility; Company / broadcast station-owned linguistic facilities; Other similar organizations”
“Those foreigners qualified by Minister of Justice seeking to teach spoken foreign language at: Above-elementary school level educational / research facility; Company / broadcast station-owned linguistic facilities; Other similar organizations”
“Those foreigners qualified by Minister of Justice seeking to teach spoken foreign language at: Above-elementary school level educational / research facility; Company / broadcast station-owned linguistic facilities; Other similar organizations”
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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.