Compare South Korea visas side by side
Picking between two similar routes is where most people get stuck. These guides put the most-confused South Korean visas next to each other - cost, processing time, work rights and the pathway to permanent residence.
Guides
3 comparisons
Source
hikorea.go.kr
Updated
June 2026
E-7 vs E-9E-7 Special Occupation (Skilled / Designated Activities) vs E-9 Non-Professional Employment (EPS)D-2 vs D-10D-2 Student (Degree Programme) vs D-10 Job Seeker / Job-SeekingF-2 vs F-5F-2 Long-Term Residence vs F-5 Permanent Residence
Figures are indicative for 2025-26 and government fees and rules change. Confirm current costs and processing times at hikorea.go.kr before applying. General information only - not immigration advice.