What can and can't I do on a D-10 job-seeking visa?

With a D-10, you can look for a job, do a short internship before formal employment, and prepare to start a business. But you must not do part-time work or regular work without permission. What you can do differs a little by sub-status (D-10-1, D-10-2, D-10-3).

What you can do

• General job seeking (D-10-1) and Top-tier talent (D-10-T): You can look for a job at Korean companies and organizations. You can also do a short internship with a training allowance before formal employment.
• Technology startup preparation (D-10-2): You can join the startup immigration education program (OASIS), prepare and file a patent, or prepare to set up a company. Internships are limited.
• Advanced technology internship (D-10-3): You can sign an internship work contract with a qualified company and work in an advanced technology field. You can also receive pay or a living allowance.

Part-time work is allowed only with permission

Only D-10-1 holders can get permission for part-time work. First, you must meet all of the requirements below.

• You have an associate degree or higher from a Korean university, and you graduated less than 3 years ago
• You completed Level 4 or higher of the Social Integration Program, or have TOPIK Level 4 or higher
• You have never stayed in Korea under E-1 to E-7 status

If you get permission, you can work like this.

• You can work in the fields open to international students for part-time work.
• Manufacturing is allowed only for people with Social Integration Program Level 4 or higher. TOPIK scores do not count.
• Agriculture has no Korean language requirement.
• On weekdays, you can work up to 25 hours a week. With Social Integration Program Level 5 or higher, you can work up to 30 hours. There is no hour limit on weekends and public holidays.
• The fee is 120,000 KRW. This is different from the part-time work fee for international students (20,000 KRW).

The old rules (20 hours a week, manufacturing restriction) have changed, so follow the new rules.

⚠️ What you must not do

• Do part-time work without permission, or start regular work at a company. You may be punished or be subject to departure from Korea. Once you get a job offer, change to a work status such as E-7 before you start working.
• Do part-time work with D-10-2 or D-10-3. It is not eligible for permission.
• Do performance activities (E-6-2) at places such as entertainment venues

If you have already worked without permission, do not try to solve it alone. Get a Kevi administrative agent consultation in the app's visa service. Before you start work, check your case once more at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) or 1345.