“Planning to Obtain the E-7-1 Visa as an Electrical Engineer in Korea?”
The E-7-1 professional employment visa in Korea allows foreigners to work in 67 specific job categories. Among these, electrical engineers and electronics engineers are popular visa categories for foreign students majoring in STEM fields. Many qualified electrical and electronics engineers from overseas also seek employment opportunities in Korea.
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Basic Requirements for the E-7-1 Visa
For Degree Holders in Korea:
Holders of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year university can apply regardless of their major.
Graduates from vocational colleges must be employed in a field related to their major or have at least one year of relevant work experience.
For Degree Holders Overseas:
Must have a master’s degree or higher in a related field or a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience.
Special Conditions:
Those with at least one year of experience at a top 500 global company or graduates from universities ranked in the QS Top 500 can have some requirements waived.
For detailed eligibility and procedures for the E-7 visa, refer to [Korea Visa #3-2].
Employment Recommendation Letter
In the context of fostering employment for STEM professionals, engineering fields are generally excluded from the mandatory employment recommendation letter requirement for E-7-1 visas. Therefore, recommendations from KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and other trade associations are not required.
However, for electrical and electronics engineers, receiving an employment recommendation letter from these institutions can make the visa approval process easier. Particularly, KOTRA (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) and the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) can issue employment recommendation letters.
For domestic returning companies, an employment recommendation letter from KOTRA is mandatory.
Electrical Engineer (Occupation Code: 2341)
Job Description: Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacture and installation of electrical equipment, components, or electrical systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific purposes.
Example Jobs: Electrical product development engineer, power plant design engineer, power transmission and distribution engineer, electrical control and instrumentation engineer.
National Employment Protection Review Standards: Not applicable. There is no need to maintain a 20% ratio of local employment.
Electronics Engineer (Occupation Code: 2342)
Job Description: Utilize knowledge of electronic theory and material properties to research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific applications.
Example Jobs: Electronics equipment engineer, electronics engineering technician, semiconductor process engineer, semiconductor process equipment engineer, electronic control instrumentation engineer, factory automation developer, medical device developer, and more.
Get Help from a Professional Advisor
Legal regulations and guidelines can be difficult to understand. Working with a professional advisor to apply for or change your E-7-1 visa or stay status can help avoid overlooking minor details, increasing your chances of obtaining the visa.
Electrical and electronics engineers are considered to be in job categories that allow direct employment in Korea, so understanding and preparing the qualifications accurately is crucial. It is advisable to consult with an experienced professional from the start for a smoother visa approval process.
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