🇰🇷 South Korea · Employer-sponsored work

E-10-2 Seaman Visa – Fishing Vessel Crew — requirements, costs & how to apply

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

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,615
Minimum annual salaryKRW 36,000
Proof of savings€8,718
Minimum investment€43,589
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€174

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.visa.go.kr.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,615.

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

“Portal Visa Navigator (visa.go.kr) lista as categorias 내항선원(E-10-1) / 어선원(E-10-2) / 순항선원(E-10-3) mas é um shell JS sem a página específica nem limiar salarial.”

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

“Applicants must have health insurance coverage.”

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 geral de vistos; silente sobre residência permanente”

https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-24

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