Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Sody]

Hi,

I have accepted a job in Korea and I leave this week, my flight is at the end of the week. I haven't yet received a Visa number for an E2 application and I'm worried because it is suppose to take several days for processing. I have purchased and paid for a one way ticket to Korea. Can I go to Korea without an E2 visa then? Can I work without one? I won't be able to get an E2 visa before I leave.

Am I being paranoid? The reason I'm nervous is because I have heard so many horror stories about Korea. The job is a public school position and the recruiter seems very professional and reputable but I'm starting to have second thoughts now. I have already sent them my degree and transcripts and signed the contract. According the the recruiter, they are having a hard time getting a Visa number from immigration.

I've gotten some good advice from the Japan forum about this and I was thinking of canceling my flight but I'm not sure I can. In fact, I may only be able to delay my departure for a fee of around $170 I've already Fed Ex expressed my documents to them almost two weeks ago so I'm not sure why it is taking so long.

I'm hoping someone can help me out please. I'm not an expert at these kind of things because I don't have much experience. I'm nervous about going to a new country and was hoping for advice. Thanks very much for reading this.


Sody

[crazylemongirl]

You can not legally work without an e2. Some people do and then go to japan get their visa run. But you can get busted, which means a fine and possible deportation.

Also will your school let you take time off/pay for your visa run. Don't take the recuriters word for it. Get that it in writing.