D-10 Job seeking visa guide
Job hunting after graduation · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
Can I change from D-10 (job seeking) to another visa status?
Yes, you can change from D-10 to another visa status. If you meet all the requirements of the status you want, apply for a change of status on HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr). The most common path is to prepare for a job or a b…
Read more ›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 litt…
Read more ›When can I apply to extend my D-10 job-seeking stay period, and what documents do I need?
You can apply to extend your D-10 from 4 months before your stay period ends until the end date. If you apply before it expires, you can stay while you wait, even if the result comes late. The documents differ by D-10 s…
Read more ›What happens to my visa if I leave Korea while job hunting on a D-10?
If you have completed foreigner registration, you keep your D-10 status when you leave and come back while you still have time left on your period of stay. If you re-enter within 1 year of the day you left, you do not n…
Read more ›Can I stay in Korea with my family on a D-10 job-seeking visa?
With a general job-seeking (D-10) visa, it is basically difficult to bring family (F-3). The dependent (F-3) status is given to the spouse and minor children of people who hold certain set statuses, from Culture and Art…
Read more ›What should I do if I can't find a job within my D-10 job-seeking period?
Apply to extend your job-seeking (D-10) status before it expires. If an extension is hard, leave Korea before the expiry date. If the expiry date passes, you will be in violation of your stay status. So choose one of th…
Read more ›General guidance prepared by Kevi from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice. Please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).