Visa Types to Work in Korea for Filipinos (2025)


 

Work in Korea Visa Guide for Filipinos

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Work in Korea – Visa Guide for Filipinos (2025)

Hi mga kababayan! If you're from the Philippines and dreaming of working in South Korea, there are several visa options available — but not all visas apply to everyone. Let’s go through the top visa options you can consider!

✅ 1. E-9 Visa – Non-Professional Employment

  • For: Factory work, farming, construction, caregiving
  • How: EPS (Employment Permit System) via POEA
  • Age: 18–38
  • Must pass: EPS-TOPIK (Korean language exam)

πŸ›  Tip: Most Filipinos in Korea are on an E-9 visa. Stable, legal, and supported by both governments.

✅ 2. E-7 Visa – Skilled Worker

  • For: Engineers, teachers, welders, chefs, designers
  • How: Get a job offer in Korea + sponsorship
  • Requirements: College degree or equivalent experience

🎯 Advantage: Can bring family and apply for permanent residency (F-2, F-5).

✅ 3. D-10 Visa – Job Seeker

  • For: Graduates of Korean universities or expiring visa holders
  • Duration: 6 months (renewable once)

πŸ’‘ Note: Cannot apply from the Philippines. Must be inside Korea.

✅ 4. F-6 Visa – Marriage to Korean National

  • For: Legal spouses of Korean citizens
  • Provides: Residency, work permission, health insurance

❌ Not available for Filipinos

  • H-1 (Working Holiday) – Not applicable. No agreement with Korea.
  • D-4 (Language Training) – Study only. Not a work visa.
Quick Summary:
  • E-9: Entry-level jobs via EPS
  • E-7: Skilled workers with job offer
  • D-10: Job seekers already in Korea
  • F-6: Spouse of Korean citizen

Interested in applying for work in Korea? Leave your questions below or follow us for more visa tips! Coming soon: Top 5 Job Sites for Filipinos in Korea πŸ‘‡

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