Getting Korean Visa

This step is getting E-2 Visa: since the process is very strict, you need provide all the materials exactly what they required.  We will submit all to Korean Immigration Office (KIO). KIO will give us your Certificate of Issuance. And the Certificate of Issuance number will be sent toyou via email. And with that number you get E-2 Visa from nearest Korean Embassy/Consulate. Exception: Korean Americans can get F-4 Visa See below.

  • Prepare the following material necessary for your Certificate of Issuance. Before you send the following materials to Korea, call nearest Korean Embassy (http://www.koreaembassyusa.org/) or Consulate (www.koreanconsulatela.org) and ask what you need to submit for E-2 Visa. If any of the following documents is/are what they want, make sure you prepare those necessary documents.
    1. Notarized Diploma copy with Apostille seal.* See below Police Certificate and Apostille Seal.  Copy your diploma. Go to notary with both original and copy: you write on the copy “This is my true copy of my diploma” and sign in front of notary, and then notary will verify with original and sign.  You bring the signed one to the nearest office for Apostille seal.
    2. Certified Transcript (must be in a sealed university envelope with the seal or signature across the envelope flap). Your name should be shown on the front of envelop.
    3. Original Informed Consent Document p.1 p.2 (2 pages DKY018A&B Korean Immigration Form)
    4. E-2 Applicant’s Health Statement (1 page DKY019 Korean Immigration Form)
    5. Consul’s Checklist for E-2 Applicant (1 page Korean Immigration Form)
    6. Police Clearance Certificate with Apostille Seal.* See below Police Certificate and Apostille Seal.  You go to the nearest police station and ask it, after you get it  bring to the nearest office for Apostille Seal.
    7. Signed Volunteer Teaching Contract, (DKY011, 2 pages) sign it at the bottom (do not bother details, you will sign the actual contract when you are in Korea)
    8. Personal Information (DKY012, 3 pages)- fill out completely
    9. Current Résumé--(No more than 2 pages please)
    10. Two (2) color passport-size photos Take 4 passport type photos in photo shop. Send us 2 and keep 2 for your visa.
    11. Photocopy of your Passport picture and signature page (please do not send original). Please copy a clear professional photocopy
    12. Marriage Certificate Copy/Divorce Decree Copy (if applicable)
    13. Citizenship Certificate Copy - (if applicable)
    14. Birth Certificate Copy - (for Korean American Male only
After you prepare all above materials, use Step 2 List for E-2 Visa (DKY010, 1 page), and FedEx, DHL or Global Express Mail to:
    • Human Resources,
      SDA Language School
      Write Your Name Here
      287-1 HWIKYUNG 2 DONG,
      DONGDAEMOON-GU
      SEOUL 130-878 KOREA
      For Your Information: 82(South Korea)-2(Seoul)-2211-3674, 2215-7496Fax: 82(South Korea)-2(Seoul)-2211-3793E-mail: comesda@yahoo.com

    *Police Certificate and Apostille Seal

    • United States:
      • Go to your local Police Station and request a police clearance certificate or criminal record check.
      • Have this letter notarized.
      • Go to www.apostilleinfo.com/usa.htm Find your state and follow instructions.
    • Canada:
      • Go to your local police station and request a police clearance certificate or criminal record check.
      • Contact the Korean Embassy nearest you. They will give you instructions on how to have them validate this document.
    • Australia:
    • South Africa

      New Zealand

      • Apply for a National Police Certificate. Contact police station for information.

    United Kingdom

      • Apply for a National Police Certificate. Contact police station for information.
      • Go to www.apostilleinfo.com/uk.htm Follow instructions for your region.

      English Instructor Status(E-2)

      US citizen who want to teach English at foreign language institutions or organizations need to apply for E-2 visa.
      - The applicant is required to have a bachelor degree or equivalent degree.
      - The necessary documents are as follows
        1) Valid passport
        2) Completed Visa Application Form[] with photo attached.
        3) Certificate for Recognition of Visa Issuance from the local Korean Immigration
            Service (please, refer to the following about this Certificate)
      *Visa Interview is required[]

      Source: http://www.koreanconsulatela.org/english/index.htm

    Korean Americans F-4 Visa Status

  • Naturalized Korean-American and his/her immediate descendants can apply for F-4 visa.
  • F-4 visa holders can engage in extensive activity including work in Korea up to two-years  unlike other visa status, and this status is extendable with Local Immigration Office.
  • For F-4 visa to be issued, the applicant needs to fulfil his Korean nationality renunciation report with Korean Ministry of Justice or Korean Consulate before visa application.
  • The necessary documents are as follows
      1) Passport
      2) Completed Visa Application Form[] with photo attached.
      3) Documents proving applicant's origin is Korean such as Korean family registry or, birth certificate, etc
      4) Document proving that applicant completed his/her Korean nationality renunciation report
      5) Other documents which are deemed to be necessary by the Korean Justice Minister.
    * In case of a male F-4 visa applicant, there are further qualification requirements if you have not completed your Korea military service duty. If you have not, please contact our visa department for additional information.
  • Source: http://www.koreanconsulatela.org/english/index.htm

Necessary Documents for Korean Visa Application

 

  1. Regardless of visa status, the following two documents are needed.

    1) Valid Passport
    2) Completed Visa Application form with one photo attached

  2. Additional Documents for Visa Status each
    1. Teaching Foreign Languages (E-2)
      • Certificate of academic degree(Diploma)
      • Employment contract
      • Document regarding establishment of school or organization
      • Letter of personal reference notarized
      • Criminal Record(Attatched Apostille)
      • Applicant's Health Statement[]
      • Transcript Certified
    2. Korean Residents Abroad(F-4)
      1. A Korean foreigner who had Korean citizenship before his or her obtaining a foreign nationality
        • Substantiating documents for an applicant's ex-Korean nationality such as Korean family tree register
        • Substantiating documents for the reasons and the time of obtaining a foreign nationality
        • Other documents which are deemed to be necessary by the Minister of Justice

          * In case of a male F-4 visa applicant, there are further qualification requirements if you have not completed your Korea military service duty. If you have not, please contact our visa department for additional information.

        2. An immediate family member of a Korean-foreigner who obtained foreign nationality

        • Substantiating documents that prove his or her parent's ex-Korean nationality
        • Substantiating documents for the reasons and the time of obtaining a foreign nationality of the applicant and his or her parents
        • Substantiating documents which establish the relationship of the family such as a certificate of birth
        • Other documents which are deemed to be necessary by the Minister of Justice
    3. Short-Term Employment (C-4)
      • Letter of employment contract.
      • Letter of employment recommendation issued by the head of the relevant central government agency(an entertainer needs a letter of performance recommendation issued by the Image Stuff Classification Committee), an official letter from the relevant government agency or documents proving the necessity of employment
        • * English Instructor for Summer or Winter Camp
      • Diploma
      • Criminal Record(Attatched Apostille)
      • Employment Contract
      • Document regarding Establishment of school or Organization
    • Source: http://www.koreanconsulatela.org/english/index.htm

GETTING KOREAN VISA When Coordinator in Korea get your Certificate of Issuance number, you need to call nearest Korean Embassy (http://www.koreaembassyusa.org/) or Consulate (www.koreanconsulatela.org) and get E-2 Visa (for Korean Americans F-4 Visa). They may require necessary documents (such as passport, application, and 2 passport pictures etc).   

    To Do List

  • AIRLINE TICKET TO KOREA After all process has completed, you discuss with Korea, whether you buy air-ticket or we buy it for you.

  • FLYING TO KOREA FOR EXCITING MISSION ADVENTURES You can fly to Seoul, Korea for volunteer missionary work, to fulfill the thrilling mission Jesus assigned to you personally, saving numerous Koreans for eternity with Jesus. Make sure you take your Original Bachelor’s Degree Diploma (no copies please) with you when you fly to Korea, Korean Educational Department will require you to show the original degree.
  • If you do not have passport yet, please Obtain passport as soon as possible. USA: www.americanpassport.com; CANADA: http://www.ppt.gc.ca/ The name in the passport should be matched with that of Degree and Transcript for Korean Government Visa purpose. If passport name is not match with Degree and Transcript make new passport so that it will be matched unless your degree had been issued with your maiden name on before your marriage.
  • KEEPING RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSMENT Keep copies of all your receipts for your passport, phone calls, faxes, postage, immunizations, Federal Express, DHL, Express Mail International, or overnight mail and as long as you are approved by the General Conference and you come to Korea, you will be reimbursed when you arrive at Seoul, Korea.

Contact us always--We are here for you!

 Dr. Ken Yoo, your recruiting coordinator
    • Cell: 269.208.1078
    • Toll Free: 1.877.257.4086
    • Office: 269.288.2864
    • Fax: 313.344.0105
    • Email: info@sdakorea.org
    • Address: 5034 E. Bluffview Dr. Berrien Springs, MI 49103, USA

                                                                                                                                     Special Request

  • When you arrive at SDA Language School of Korea, say your recruiting coordinator is Dr. Ken Yoo. Thank you so much for your cooperation in advance!