🇰🇷 South Korea · Employer-sponsored work

E-2-2 Conversation Instructor Visa – School Teaching Assistant — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,744
Minimum annual salaryKRW 24,000
Proof of savings€26,154
Minimum investment€435,894
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€0

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.visa.go.kr.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,744.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

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.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary

“visa.go.kr is a JS portal shell (Korean); the E-2-2 conversation-instructor category is not shown and no salary figure is available on the page”

https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-19
Proof of savings
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Health insurance

“Health insurance is required for visa applicants.”

https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path

“Portal shell; no PR statement quotable for E-2”

https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24

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