We connect the people Korean companies' overseas sites are looking for
Work occurs abroad at local sites, subject to the host country's work authorization or permit. Not a Korean-visa channel.
Local talent sourcing support through our overseas partner network (B2B)
Workplace = Abroad
Employment occurs at overseas sites, not in Korea. Contracts, wages, and taxes follow the host country's laws.
Not a Korean visa
This channel does not use Korean visas (F-4/H-2/E-7 etc.); it operates on host-country work authorization.
Info & inquiry
We provide information and receive inquiries. Overseas paid job placement will be offered separately after the required registration is completed.
We provide guidance for these situations
Hiring local staff at overseas subsidiaries or branches
Deploying third-country workers on a Korean project abroad
Assigning Korea-hired staff to overseas sites
Workplace × workforce — 3 segments
Segments are defined by host-country work authorization/permit (not Korean visas).
- Who
- Local subsidiary/branch hires nationals or residents of the host country
- Example
- e.g. Jakarta branch hires Indonesian nationals
- Authorization basis
- Host-country employment law
Local work authorization required · Not a Korean visa
- Who
- Korean project abroad deploys workers from a third country
- Example
- e.g. Korean EPC in Saudi ← workers from SE Asia / Central Asia
- Authorization basis
- Host-country work visa + origin-country pre-screening
Local work authorization required · Not a Korean visa
- Who
- Korean HQ hires and deploys to overseas sites
- Example
- e.g. Seoul HQ hire → deployed to Hanoi factory
- Authorization basis
- Local work permit (Korean visa not continuously required)
Local work authorization required · Not a Korean visa
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does this page differ from domestic Overseas Korean (F-4) hiring?
This page provides information and inquiry intake for overseas hiring by Korean companies. Domestic F-4 hiring is a separate service; diagnosis and matching are provided by our domestic Workpass Korea offerings.
Q. Can a Korean visa be used for overseas work?
Generally, no. Overseas employment is governed by the host country's work authorization; Korean visas (F-4/H-2/E-7/E-9, etc.) cover status and employment in Korea. Please consult each country's immigration/labor authorities.
Q. Where do I check host-country work visas/permits?
Please consult the host country's immigration/labor ministry, embassy, the local entity's HR/legal team, or the country's official immigration portal. Workpass Korea does not act as an authorization agent.
Information and inquiry intake purpose
This page is for information and inquiry intake only. Overseas paid job placement will be offered separately after the required registration is completed. This service is a separate business from our domestic Overseas Korean (F-series) diagnosis/matching, with different workplaces, legal frameworks, and contracting parties.
Start your overseas hiring with an inquiry
Tell us the segment, workplace, and workforce needs — we will reply with guidance materials.
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- Last verified
- August 2, 2026
This information is provided for reference only and has no legal effect. Please contact the Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea) or the Ministry of Justice for authoritative information.