If you are a citizen, have graduated from a university and received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a country which speaks the language you are going to teach, you are eligible to apply.

A Visa Run is for people with these qualifications who are in Korea with tourist visa or no visa.

As you didn’t enter the country with an E2 visa sponsored by a foreign language academy, you need to have all required documents ready with you before you apply. The required documents are the same as E2 visa applicants.

Required Documentation

1.

Application for certificate of Visa eligibility file download

2.

Color copy of Passport (The passport must have at least one blank page and not expire within the next 12 months)

3.

Updated Resume

4.

Five official passport photos (3.5cm or 1.38 inches wide by 4.5cm or 1.77 inches tall)

5.

A proof of your education confirmed by a public authority
(i.e. either a copy of degree, a proof of degree, or a proof of university graduation which indicates a degree being conferred)
* The document needs to be confirmed by the Apostille Agreement (for participant countries), or by the consul of the Korean diplomatic missions abroad (for non-apostille-participants countries).
※ Please click Certified documents for more details

6.

Criminal background check issued and confirmed by a public authority* in your country
(it should include all criminal records across the country)
* Check with the Apostille agreement (participants) or get your documents confirmed by the consul at a diplomatic mission abroad (for citizens of non-apostille agreement signatories)
※ Refer to our Certified documents for more details

CBC must have an issue date that’s within 5 months of the applicant’s visa application date. Outdated criminal record checks (older than 6 months) are not accepted by the Korean authorities.

The name on your Background check should match your passport.   

7.

Self Health Assessment Report (Applicant’s Health Statement) file download (If "Yes" is checked on any question, a doctor's opinion may be requested.)   

8.

Two signed Employment Contracts

• After we receive your documents, we apply to Korean Immigration and in about 10 to 14 business days we receive a Visa Issuance number and email it to you. This number confirms that an employment visa has been approved for you.
• After we receive your visa issuance number from the immigration office, we will arrange flight schedule for the Visa Run to a 3rd country, Japan which is the closest country and the fastest way to get a visa.
• Once we book the flight and hotel, you need to come and pick all your documents from our visa manager in the Recruiting Department.

Visa Process in 3rd country

• You will have to visit Japan for three days and two nights to get your visa. You need to visit the Korean Consulate the day you arrive in Japan, receive your passport the next day, and fly back to Korea.
• All applicants will need:

1.

A completed Visa Application Form file download

2.

Passport: Must have at least one full blank page and at least 1 year left before expiration.
If your passport expires in less than a year, your visa’s expiration date will coincide with that date.

3.

Money Order or Cash: If visiting the Consulate, a money order or cash are acceptable. The fee for the visa varies depending on your nationality and whether you are applying for single/multiple visa.
Please refer to the table below:

Nationality	Single (More than 91days)	Multiple
		Double	Multiple
USA	￥4,950
UK	￥22,000	￥24,200	￥27,500
Australia	￥13,200	￥14,300	￥16,500
CAN/SAF/NZ/IRE	￥6,600	￥7,700	￥9,900

• As long as you submit your documents to the Korean Consulate before 11:30AM, you will receive your visa by next day between 1PM and 4PM. (Within 24 hours of submitting your documents you should be able to pick up your passport with your visa.) Once you have your E2 visa you’ll be back to Korea to start your teaching at Pagoda

Visa Process in Korea

• Once you arrive in Korea, you need to carry on with the rest of the visa process.
  Please check “Medical Check” to carry on the medical check before you do the alien registration. This is needed to register you as a Pagoda teacher to the Board of Education.
• Our visa manager will explain in detail about the medical check and alien registration once you arrive in Korea.

How to fill out the Visa Application Form

• Download the Visa Application Form file download

  Only one type of form is used for all visa types. Only completed forms will be accepted.

  How to Complete Your Application
  Please make sure to complete all sections. Your application will be assessed based on the documentation submitted. Failure to provide complete, truthful and accurate information may result in your application being refused.

  Fill in the forms carefully and completely. Please use a typewriter or print clearly in black ink

  If there is not enough space to complete any of the sections, please attach an additional sheet. *Write “N/A” if a section is not applicable. Do not leave blanks.

  For applicants with a visa issuance number, print the number on the top right of the application

  For E-1 and E-2 visa applicants, provide the full names and complete addresses of post-secondary schools attended. Only graduates of accredited schools are eligible to apply for these types of visas.

  Please note that unsigned visa applications will not be accepted.