🇰🇷 South Korea · Seasonal Work
The Seasonal Worker Program (SWP) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,162 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 5 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/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,162.
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/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do · verified 2026-06-22
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path
“seasonal work = temporary employer-tied visa; not a PR pathway (category)”
https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1860/subview.do · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.