Visa Types to Work in Korea for Taiwanese Citizens (2025)

๐น๐ผ Work in Korea – Visa Guide for Taiwanese Citizens (2025 Edition)
Ni hao! If you're from Taiwan and considering working in South Korea, here’s your guide to all available visa types — from working holidays to skilled employment.
✅ 1. H-1 Visa – Working Holiday
- For: Taiwanese citizens aged 18–30
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Purpose: Travel, cultural exchange, part-time work
- Quota: Limited slots each year
✅ 2. E-7 Visa – Skilled Worker / Professional
- For: Chefs, IT experts, engineers, designers, teachers
- Requirements: Degree or certified skill + job offer
- Benefits: PR eligibility (F-2, F-5), family visa (F-3)
✅ 3. D-10 Visa – Job-Seeking Visa
- For: Taiwanese already in Korea after study or work
- Duration: 6 months + 1 extension
- Purpose: Prepare for E-7 job application
✅ 4. F-6 Visa – Spouse of Korean Citizen
- For: Taiwanese legally married to Koreans
- Grants: Residency, work rights, healthcare
✅ 5. D-4 Visa – Language Study
- For: Students in Korean universities or language institutes
- Note: Not a work visa; can transition to D-10 or E-7
❌ Not Available – E-9 Visa
- Status: Taiwan is not part of EPS system
Quick Summary:
- H-1: Youth visa for short-term work + travel
- E-7: Long-term skilled work path
- D-10: Job seekers already in Korea
- F-6: Spouses of Korean nationals
- D-4: Study route (non-work)
- E-9: Not available for Taiwanese citizens
Thinking about coming to Korea to work or study as a Taiwanese citizen? Leave your questions in the comments or check our next post: “Top Job Sites for Taiwanese Citizens in Korea” ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ท
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