ESL teachers change of workplace

If you are currently on an E-2 visa and want to change your workplace after finding a new job. You must report the change of workplace and residency to the immigration office within 15 days. Reservation for visiting can be done at https://www.hikorea.go.kr/resv/ResvIntroR.pt

How to apply
(Visitation Only)
1. Target

• A person who has completed the employment contract and want to change company due to company closure or change of employer 
• A person who has quit or retired due to personal reasons and has obtained a letter of release from the original employer.  
• Note: regardless of qualifications, a person who quits or is fired due to personal reasons cannot change a visa WITHOUT a letter of release

2. Procedure

• Submit a basic ‘change of workplace application form’ and a prescribed document with reasons for the change within 15 days.   
• Since a change of workplace sticker or seal has to be stamped on your passport, this procedure CANNOT be done online. 

Required documents

• Application form, Passport, Foreigner residency card
• Employment contract (original and copy) 
• Business license
• Letter of release from the previous employer
• Documents related to the establishment of the facility 
• Letter of release is exempted for the person who has completed a contract. However, if the change is due to the closure of a company, a document with proof of arrears or wages can replace the letter of release. 
• If the remaining period of stay is shorter than the new contracts period + 1 month, you have to apply for ‘permission to extend the period of stay. Additional documents might be required for evaluation.
• Income taxation document

Application fee

• Free 

Duration

• Information provided to the applicant upon visitation

Attached find the general application form