🇰🇷 South Korea · Job seeker
Job-Seeking Visa (D-10-1) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €43,589 |
| Minimum annual salary | €523,073 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Education | bachelors |
| Age range | 20–49 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €43,589.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-20
Minimum annual salary
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-20
Job offer
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-20
Employer sponsor
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-20
Education
“A person having a bachelor’s degree or above, completed a research program at a Korean research institution in recent 3 years.”
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
“20-24 years old”
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-20
Open to all nationalities
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/no-en/brd/m_25413/view.do?seq=22&page=1 · verified 2026-06-20
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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 2026-06-20.