🇰🇷 South Korea · Researcher
E-1 Professor Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,615 |
| Minimum annual salary | €30,513 |
| Proof of savings | €17,436 |
| Minimum investment | €87,179 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Education | masters |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €174 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
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.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Proof of savings
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Work experience
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Education
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/hosting agreement; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration_eng/230/454085/download.do · verified 2026-06-24
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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.