E-7-1 · Professional Personnel
For foreign professionals employed in designated managerial or specialist occupations by a Korean company or institution. We start by understanding your circumstances and intended activities. Once the appropriate route is identified, we explain what you and any relevant company or family member need to prepare.
ConsultationWho this visa is for
For foreign professionals employed in designated managerial or specialist occupations by a Korean company or institution.
- A foreign national with a professional employment agreement in Korea
- An applicant whose degree, experience or expertise is relevant to the proposed occupation
- An employer able to explain the role, employment need and appropriate working conditions
From your first inquiry to the next steps
- 01
Understand your situation
- Your part
- Tell us your purpose, current status and intended timing.
- GPS VISA
- We identify the route and explain the proposed scope and fees.
- 02
Prepare your documents
- Your part
- Gather the individual checklist agreed after the initial review.
- GPS VISA
- We explain document preparation and review the agreed materials.
- 03
Application and follow-up
- Your part
- Sign the final documents and provide any additional evidence requested.
- GPS VISA
- We handle the agreed filing support and communicate follow-up requests.
- 04
Decision and next steps
- Your part
- Check the decision and your next travel or stay arrangements.
- GPS VISA
- We explain the result and any subsequent steps relevant to your case.
This is an overview of our support. The filing route and timing vary; personal attendance or consular steps may be required. The authority makes the final decision.
What to prepare first
Start with a short description of your current status, purpose and planned date. You do not need to send passport scans in the first message. After reviewing the route, we will explain which records and documents are needed.
- The designated occupation and actual duties
- Relevance of education and career history
- Employer eligibility, staffing structure and need for a foreign professional
Documents, route checks and official information
These are preparation examples for a case review, not a complete submission list. The application route determines what you need.
- Applicant: degree certificate and employment-history evidence relevant to the proposed role.
- Employer: business registration, proposed employment contract and a clear job description.
- Where relevant, records explaining the company’s operations, staffing and need for the role.
Before applying
Check the designated occupation, current salary criteria and employer conditions before signing off on the application. A job offer alone does not establish eligibility.
For current visa categories and application procedures, consult the Korea Visa Portal. For current stay guidance and notices, consult HiKorea. GPS VISA confirms the applicable requirements when reviewing your case.
Official reference links checked: 28 October 2026. This date records the link check, not certification of every visa rule.
More about this visa
Preparation and review checklist
- The designated occupation and actual duties
- Relevance of education and career history
- Employer eligibility, staffing structure and need for a foreign professional
- Salary, workplace and employment terms
Visa-specific steps
- 1. Identify the correct occupation
- 2. Review the applicant and employer together
- 3. Prepare a consistent role and employment explanation
- 4. File the visa or status application and respond to follow-up review
Frequently asked questions
How is experience assessed when the applicant does not hold a related degree?
Depending on the occupation, relevant experience may be used. The authority reviews actual duties, length of service, the issuing employer and relevance to the Korean role.
What changes should be reviewed before an extension?
Changes in duties, salary, workplace, employer and the company's operating condition should be checked before filing.
Scope and fees
The initial inquiry is free. An office consultation or detailed document review may involve a fee, explained and agreed in advance. Service fees and government fees are quoted separately. The scope of filing support is agreed before you proceed.
GPS VISA application support for E-7-1
Our Seoul office supports case review, document preparation, agreed filing assistance and follow-up communication in English. Start with your nationality, current location, visa and expiry date, intended activity and timing.
The scope depends on the application route. We explain fees before paid work and confirm any attendance, employer or consular requirements. Approval is determined by the competent authority.
Ask about E-7-1 application support · Meet your Korea visa agency in Seoul
GPS VISA support
We review the application route, explain documents and provide agreed preparation, filing and follow-up support. Any separate professional services are quoted separately.