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newinseoul · Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Location: Busan

Sorry if this has been done to death. I did a search and read a lot of information regarding the D-10 visa. There seems to be a lot of different experiences from people who have gotten one or asked about one.

If anyone could clear this up or if anyone has gotten a D10 recently that can answer my questions, I'd be grateful.

It seems like some conflicting information regarding how long it takes to get a D-10 visa once you apply for it. Some have said they have waited three weeks while others got the paper on the same day. Is it fair to say that it really does depend on the immigration official and there is no cut and dry answer to this question?

Also, can I leave the country while waiting for the D10 if my ARC has not expired and can I receive the D10 at an address in Canada?

The D-10 is valid for six months, so within the six months I have to have another job and can easily switch to an E-2, correct? What is the process?

Can I collect my pension at the end of my contract? I read conflicting information on past threads in regards to this question. Any concrete evidence of people who have collected pension money?

Any and all responses to clear up the D10 mystery would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Skippy · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Daejeon

newinseoul · Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Location: Busan

Thanks for the information. It gives me something to think about. I wanted to go home for awhile and didn't want the hassle of getting all new paperwork. I think this is a good bridge to getting another job and also getting a little break.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who has or has had this visa and how the transition process went upon getting another job in Korea within the six months.

ibeattheborg · Joined: 17 Dec 2010 Location: the deep blue sea

I've given my two cents worth on most D10 threads here. But I'm no expert. All the information you need is here on Daves somewhere. The only thing that I'm not sure about is in regard to leaving Korea before you actually have your D10. The Immigration office and the helpline told me that I could not leave Korea before I received my ammended ARC with D10 addition. Some people have got a certificate of alien registration and left the country before getting their ARC back. The processing time was supposed to be 3 weeks but in fact I got the D10 on the day I applied for it. My flights home were booked for 3 weeks later so I had a rather leisurely time before going home.

I was out of the country for over 3 months so when I returned to Korea with a new contract, I had to give immigration a new Criminal Records Check as the above poster has said. The change back to E2 is easy and even easier if you have not left for more than the 90 days. The D10 certainly makes life easier than having to apply for a new E2. You are also in a position to fly back to Korea quickly for any ASAP job openings. One problem may be the requirement of documents by the local Board of Education(even for hagwons). I had copies of all my documents and that was good enough. They may also want a new health check and possibly a Korean Police Check but they're no biggies.

newinseoul · Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Location: Busan

^Thanks for that info. Happy it worked out for you.