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always learning
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 Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:09 am Post subject: Record for Teaching on a Passport Without a Work Visa |
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I think the new teacher at my hagwon must have the record for teaching on a passport without a work visa.
He said he taught full time at a hagwon for two years before going legit and getting an E-2 visa with my institute. I thought it was risky, but he made it sound so routine. He even used a local bank account for monthly deposits.
He's British, so I'm guessing it must be easier for them to stay in the country long term and work under the table.
Note: I would still recommend against doing this but I was blown away by how easy he made it sound. Maybe the tight economy has created a market for teachers willing to work full-time at hagwons willing to take them on so they can avoid paying full benefits (like housing, pension and severance). |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Record for Teaching on a Passport Without a Work Visa |
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| always learning wrote: |
I think the new teacher at my hagwon must have the record for teaching on a passport without a work visa.
He said he taught full time at a hagwon for two years before going legit and getting an E-2 visa with my institute. I thought it was risky, but he made it sound so routine. He even used a local bank account for monthly deposits.
He's British, so I'm guessing it must be easier for them to stay in the country long term and work under the table.
Note: I would still recommend against doing this but I was blown away by how easy he made it sound. Maybe the tight economy has created a market for teachers willing to work full-time at hagwons willing to take them on so they can avoid paying full benefits (like housing, pension and severance). |
I'm thinking he's pulling your leg.
To the best of my knowledge you need an ARC to open a bank account as well as your passport. How was he able to open a bank account to make deposits in the first place if he had neither an ARC or working visa?
That story just doesn't sound right. |
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alongway
Joined: 02 Jan 2012
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Record for Teaching on a Passport Without a Work Visa |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| always learning wrote: |
I think the new teacher at my hagwon must have the record for teaching on a passport without a work visa.
He said he taught full time at a hagwon for two years before going legit and getting an E-2 visa with my institute. I thought it was risky, but he made it sound so routine. He even used a local bank account for monthly deposits.
He's British, so I'm guessing it must be easier for them to stay in the country long term and work under the table.
Note: I would still recommend against doing this but I was blown away by how easy he made it sound. Maybe the tight economy has created a market for teachers willing to work full-time at hagwons willing to take them on so they can avoid paying full benefits (like housing, pension and severance). |
I'm thinking he's pulling your leg.
To the best of my knowledge you need an ARC to open a bank account as well as your passport. How was he able to open a bank account to make deposits in the first place if he had neither an ARC or working visa?
That story just doesn't sound right. |
You only need a passport with some banks to open an account. You don't need an ARC. |
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TheUrbanMyth
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alongway
Joined: 02 Jan 2012
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
I suppose it's possible though...mind giving us a couple of banks that do only ask for a passport? No unverifiable personal claims please...the names of the banks themselves will do nicely. Thank you. |
When i first came here I opened a shinhan account without an ARC.
It might behoove you to check with the actual banks rather than random ESL pages. |
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etopkorea
Joined: 20 Sep 2011
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:31 am Post subject: |
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| I also opened a bank account when I first came here (KEB) and did so only with my passport. I've never had a problem using that account. |
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morrisonhotel
Joined: 18 Jul 2009
Location: Gyeonggi-do
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:23 am Post subject: |
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| I opened a NongHyup account with my passport. I did, however, need to present my ARC before I could withdraw from the account. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:10 am Post subject: |
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I've known a number of people who taught for years here on tourist visas.... One woman for 8+ years.
And yeah, they had bank accounts. They also sent money back home. All without an ARC. Was it above board? No idea. But I KNOW it was through an actual bank. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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| alongway wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
I suppose it's possible though...mind giving us a couple of banks that do only ask for a passport? No unverifiable personal claims please...the names of the banks themselves will do nicely. Thank you. |
When i first came here I opened a shinhan account without an ARC.
It might behoove you to check with the actual banks rather than random ESL pages. |
Which is why I said I suppose it is possible and then asked for the names of said banks so I could indeed check.
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| I suppose it's possible though...mind giving us a couple of banks that do only ask for a passport? No unverifiable personal claims please...the names of the banks themselves will do nicely. Thank you. |
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creeper1
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Brits get tourist visas good for 3 months. After 3 months, they must head to Japan and back to Korea to get another tourist visa on re-entry.
These days I think all of the banks ask for ARC.
Bosses are free to screw you any way they choose since you shouldn't be working on that visa.
To sum up, I really don't think working on a tourist visa is desirable for anyone qualified. |
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ThingsComeAround
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
Which is why I said I suppose it is possible and then asked for the names of said banks so I could indeed check.
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Another bank, KB
its doubtful you will find any English language link supporting our experience. Walk-in only!  |
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Kellu
Joined: 13 Dec 2011
Location: us
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: re-entry? |
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| What is the process like to fly to Japan and then back to S Korea and get re-entry for a tourist visa? Is there a certain amount of time you need to be in Japan? I assume any other country would be as good as Japan? |
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Kellu
Joined: 13 Dec 2011
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:05 am Post subject: re-entry? |
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| Sorry, I should have elaborated..I'm just curious about being able to tour in S Korea for longer than three months- does anyone know if it is really just as simple as leaving within the three months and then going to another country and coming back for a new 3 month tourist time period? |
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modernseoul
Joined: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:30 am Post subject: Re: re-entry? |
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| Kellu wrote: |
| Sorry, I should have elaborated..I'm just curious about being able to tour in S Korea for longer than three months- does anyone know if it is really just as simple as leaving within the three months and then going to another country and coming back for a new 3 month tourist time period? |
It is that simple, however you maybe asked for proof of onward travel and/or proof of financial capacity. Also it depends on your nationally, I'm unsure if Korea has enough to offer the justify more than 3 months, what do you plan on doing out of interest? |
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creeper1
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: re-entry? |
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| What is the process like to fly to Japan and then back to S Korea and get re-entry for a tourist visa? Is there a certain amount of time you need to be in Japan? I assume any other country would be as good as Japan? |
No. It doesn't necessarily have to be Japan. That's just the most convenient. You could go to China (expensive visa for Americans though. I believe) Thailand etc. Take your pick.
At some point though an immigration officer is going to ask "WTF! Why are coming to Korea as a "tourist" every 3 months?" |
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