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

 

🇻🇳 Work in Korea – Visa Guide for Vietnamese Citizens (2025 Edition)

Xin chào! If you're from Vietnam and looking to work in South Korea, this guide explains the most relevant visa types – from factory work to professional careers.

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

• For: Factory, farming, fishing, construction
• System: EPS via HRD Korea + MOLISA Vietnam
• Requirements: 18–39 years old, EPS-TOPIK, health check

🛠 Tip: Vietnam is one of the top countries sending workers under the EPS system.

✅ 2. E-7 Visa – Skilled Worker / Professional

• For: Technicians, chefs, engineers, caregivers, translators
• Needs: Job offer + Korean employer sponsorship
• Requirements: Degree or experience in a listed job field

🎯 Benefit: Brings family, long-term settlement path (F-2, F-5)

✅ 3. D-10 Visa – Job-Seeking Visa

• For: Vietnamese already in Korea (study or work visa holders)
• Duration: 6 months, renewable once

💡 Note: Must apply while inside Korea. Helps you find E-7 jobs.

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

• For: Vietnamese married to Korean citizens
• Gives: Work rights, residency, healthcare, local benefits

❌ Not Available for Vietnamese Citizens

• H-1 (Working Holiday) – Vietnam is not a partner country
• D-4 (Language Training) – Study-only visa; no work permitted

Quick Summary:

• E-9: Government-supported factory jobs
• E-7: Skilled/professional employment
• D-10: Job search transition visa (in-country)
• F-6: Married to Korean national

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