Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Marcilla]

Hello again

I was pretty surprised to find that looking professional in my photo was more important than the content of my resume.. maybe you guys have some more revelations for me

:*D

I have my american passport, but what else do I need to get into Korea? What are these "visa"s and how do you get one? And why do you go to Japan to get them?

[TiGrBaLm]

hi,

im a noob too, but ive been doing alot of research so....

you need a Visa to enter a country to do something, in this case work and be an english teacher

once you apply for the plethora of jobs out there and find one you like you give your approval to whomever is on the other side and they will process all your paperwork, to do so they will need your original degree (or a notarized copy), your transcripts, your passport and a signed contract so they can show korean-immigration proof that you arent some bum off the street trying to get a job. Anyways once all that stuff is processed you will have a nice sticker in your passport saying that you can enter korea for 1 year and teach english (thats the E-2, most common, visa).

Now going to Japan to do a visa run is only needed if you are applying from within Korea. So no need to worry about it.

Thats the basic gist of it, im sure i missed some things

Wakatta?

Ganbatte nee

Also check out the FAQ section, specifically this thread:

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=20656

[Ya-ta Boy]

[Marcilla]

all right, sweet, thanks again

I read most of that FAQ thread, but some of it seemed outdated and I just wanted people to spoon-feed me so I'd be sure

:*D

[cruisemonkey]

You do not need to (and should not) send your passport to Korea. A photocopy will suffice.

[Homer]

To get your E-2 work visa, you need:

1- Copy of the picture page of your passeport

2- Degree (notarized or the original)

3- Pictures (1 or 2?)

4- Sealed transcripts

5- Signed Contract


Best of luck.

[AbbeFaria]

[lbellamy]

PHOTOS: You'll then need 2 photos for your alien card (you get this here in Korea at your local Immigration office after your visa).

And your employer might have photo ID cards, and want to stick your picture on their website (another photo) and so on.

To get a 6 or so passport sized photos done at a studio here is only about $15 and there's one in every shopping center. Or some subway stations have photo booths ($4-5). Presentation counts a lot here: So I recommend using a studio. Most will do it on the spot.

[tomato]

Hello, Marcilla!

[desultude]

[desultude]

[Marcilla]

All right, thanks a bunch for the tips, everyone

I got a haircut, a nice shirt, and a tie, and now I'm going to head over to a walmart or something and get a stack of fancy photos

So when I apply for a job, I'll e-mail the resume/cover letter/photo, and once I have an offer, this is what'll happen, as I understand it:

- They'll send me a contract, which I'll sign and send back

- They'll probably mail me plane tickets, which I'll use to head over at the agreed-upon time. When I get to Korea, I'll be able to get a tourist visa on the spot using my passport

- In Korea, I'll take a signed copy of my contract, a copy of the photo page of my passport, some photos, my sealed transcripts, and a copy of my degree over to some office in Korea where I'll get an E-2 visa

- I'll start working

[schwa]

No. You must obtain your E2 outside Korea.

Most straightforward to get it at the embassy or consulate nearest you before flying. If you come with no visa, yes you will get a tourist stamp on arrival, but will need to go to Japan before you can legally work.

[desultude]

[Marcilla]

ohh, I understand now

okay, thanks again