What We Check
After you register, we review the following items to check your basic eligibility.
Who Can Be Matched
F-2 (Residence) Visa Holders
Same employment rights as Korean citizens — no industry or occupation restrictions, full-time eligible. Common matches: factory assembly, packaging, loading, warehouse, cleaning, kitchen helper, serving, agriculture, hotel cleaning, general labor, and simple office support (phone handling, data entry) on the general side; cook, hairstylist, welder, CNC operator, paint/coating, heavy machinery, translator, mid-level IT developer, CAD designer, accounting, trade, bilingual secretary, overseas sales, and system operations on the skilled side.
F-4 (Overseas Korean) Visa Holders — 2026 Consolidated
Since the February 2026 H-2/F-4 consolidation, F-4 holders can work across a broad range of jobs. Common matches: manual packaging, loading/unloading, warehouse sorting, factory assembly, restaurant serving, kitchen helper, hotel cleaning, agriculture, livestock (general side — 10 newly opened occupations); cook, hairstylist, welder, CNC operator, mechanical repair, translator, accounting, trade, bilingual secretary, overseas sales, CAD designer (skilled side — F-4's traditional strength). General construction-site labor remains restricted in some cases — we verify the latest eligibility per job after registration.
F-5 (Permanent Residence) Visa Holders
No employment restrictions — every industry, every occupation. Common matches: full range of general roles (factory, packaging, warehouse, cleaning, F&B, agriculture), skilled trades (cook, welder, CNC, beauty, translator, skilled office), and professional roles (IT development, R&D, management positions). Long-term residency makes you attractive for stable full-time positions.
F-6 (Marriage Immigration) Visa Holders
No employment restrictions — eligible across all industries, full-time. Common matches: factory assembly, packaging, warehouse, cleaning, kitchen helper, serving, hotel cleaning, agriculture (general); cook, hairstylist, beautician, translator (Korean ↔ your native language is a big advantage), accounting, trade, bilingual secretary, overseas sales (skilled). Your bilingual ability is highly valued by Korean employers serving international customers.
H-2 (Working Visit) Visa Holders — Existing Only
New H-2 issuances ended in February 2026, but existing H-2 holders can continue working through your remaining validity. Common matches in government-permitted industries: factory assembly, packaging, loading/unloading, warehouse, agriculture, livestock, fishing, construction (specific designations), restaurant serving, hotel cleaning. Many H-2 holders are now transitioning to F-4 with fee waivers — we can guide both options and match you under whichever status you hold.
E-7 (Specially Designated Activities) Visa Holders
87 designated specialty occupations. Common matches: software developer, IT engineer, mechanical/electrical engineer, industrial designer, UI/UX designer, overseas sales/trade specialist, specialty chef, foreign-language instructor, R&D positions, mid-management roles in international business. Since you already hold E-7 and reside in Korea, hiring is fast — the new employer only files a workplace-change report with immigration.
E-3 (Research) Visa Holders
PhD-level research talent in natural sciences and social sciences. Common matches: corporate R&D centers, institutional research labs, biotech researchers, IT/AI researchers, pharmaceutical research, materials science, semiconductor R&D, postdoctoral positions at universities or government research institutes. We connect you with companies that have a registered corporate research center or R&D dedicated department.
F-3 (Dependent) Visa Holders
Spouse or child of an E-series visa holder. Direct employment is restricted on F-3 status, so matching is conditional on converting your status to a work-permitted visa at hiring — typically E-7 (specialty occupation) or E-3 (research). Common matches: same occupation pool as E-7 (87 specialty roles) or E-3 (PhD research) depending on your background. We introduce you to employers willing to sponsor the status change.
D-10 (Job-Seeking) Visa Holders — Pre-E7 Pipeline
Official job-seeker visa for foreign graduates and skilled professionals actively looking for work in Korea. Common matching path: up to 6-month internship with a Korean company first, then conversion to E-7 (or E-3 / specialty) at the formal hire. Internship roles cover software development, design, trade/overseas sales, engineering support, R&D assistance, and specialty practice. Try-before-you-commit on both sides — you check the company, the company checks you, then full-time follows.
D-2 · D-4 (Student & Language-Trainee Part-Time)
Part-time eligible after obtaining a Part-Time Work Permit (S-3) from your university and immigration office. Common matches span the full pool — from café barista, restaurant server, fast-food crew, convenience store clerk, kitchen helper, hotel cleaning, simple warehouse/packaging, and simple office support (phone handling, basic data entry, receipt filing); to translation, interpretation, or bilingual office work if you have strong Korean / native-language skills; to part-time accounting, CAD, trade, or specialty office roles if you hold a relevant certificate or degree. Weekly hour limits depend on your program, attendance, and TOPIK / language test level — typically up to 30 hrs/week (undergraduate) or 35 hrs/week (graduate) on weekdays during the semester, plus unlimited hours on weekends and during vacation.
G-1 (Humanitarian Stay & Asylum-Seeker) Visa Holders — Work-Permit Required
Humanitarian-stay holders (G-1-6) and asylum seekers (G-1-5) already residing in Korea who hold a valid work permit (activity-outside-status permit). Humanitarian-stay holders can generally obtain the permit and work in ready-to-work roles — factory assembly, packaging, warehouse, cleaning, kitchen helper, serving, agriculture. Asylum seekers become work-eligible 6 months after filing their application, once the permit is granted. (G-1-10 is the foreign-patient category and is not for employment.) We verify your permit, its expiry, and any workplace or industry restriction before matching, and stay transparent with employers about your status. Already-in-Korea only — we do not handle overseas asylum claims or recruitment.
Cases We Cannot Match
- ✗Not currently staying in Korea
- ✗Undocumented or overstaying
- ✗New E-9 (EPS / Employment Permit System) recruitment — MyKoreaWork does not handle the EPS process
- ✗Visa types that do not permit employment (student, tourist, etc.)
What We Review After Registration
- ✓Visa type (residence status)
- ✓Visa expiry date
- ✓Permitted work scope (industries and positions)
- ✓Whether additional permits or separate checks are needed
- ✓Gap between preferred conditions and actual eligibility
- ✓Contact availability and basic communication ability
This Is Right for You If
- ✓You want to work legally in Korea
- ✓You have a visa but aren't sure what jobs you can do
- ✓You need help finding a job on your own
- ✓You're looking for a job that fits specific conditions (dormitory, shifts, location, etc.)
What Happens in These Cases?
- ⚠Not in Korea yet — registration is for people already residing in Korea. Please register after you arrive and receive your residence status.
- ⚠Changing or extending your visa — you can register; we confirm what is possible during profile review.
- ⚠Not sure about your work eligibility — register first and we will check it together during profile review.
Important Notes
- •Legal stay does not always mean work eligibility. Available jobs depend on your visa type.
- •Final eligibility is confirmed after document review and verification.
- •Do not send sensitive documents (passport, ARC, etc.) via chat. We will guide you through a separate process if needed.