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saint_moi · Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 2:33 am Post subject: Visa Extension after E2 ?

Have any of you ever extended your 'period of sojourn' in between E2 visas?
Mine expires on Friday, so I expect I will have to go to immigration to get the holiday extension.

Have you any of you who have done this, stated 'to take a short holiday and get a job' as your reason for extension? Is this a valid reason, or is the extension purely for holiday purposes?

ps (if the exp date on your E2 card is July 10 2004 for example, are you allowed any time past that date on the card, or does it mean you must have a new visa or be out of Korea by or on that date?)

intergalactic · Joined: 19 May 2003 Location: Brisbane

I think you need to be out by that date.
I have extended after the E2 expiry date before by explaining I wanted to do some touring around the country. Didn't mention looking for a new job and I don't think I would have if it had been the case.