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EPS & Visa Guide
Understand the procedures and requirements for E-9, E-7, and other visas
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Database of foreign workers with verified visa eligibility and Korean skills
Contract & Visa Support
We support the entire process from employment contracts to visa issuance
Hiring Eligibility by Visa Type
Hiring procedures and eligible industries vary by the worker's visa status
Open Hiring
Employment contract + 4 social insurances
Most industries
Employment contract + insurance
Part-time only
Part-time work permit; max 25h/week in semester
Employment permit required
Local hiring effort + EPS permit
Job & degree verification
Bachelor's+ degree, relevant experience, job match
Placement fee schedule
Paid job placement fees — only the employer pays
Employer placement fee
15% of the base amount + VAT
Base amount = monthly wage × contract months (capped at 3 months). VAT (10%) is added on top, and the total including VAT stays within the legal cap. Charged only after the employment contract is confirmed; paid by bank transfer.
Job seeker
KRW 0
Job seekers are never charged any placement fee or membership fee.
Legal cap
Within 30% of the base amount (construction day labour 10%)
The cap set by the Employment Security Act art. 19 and the Ministry of Employment and Labor notice on domestic paid placement fees. WorkPass charges only half of the cap (15%). For construction day labourers the cap is 10%, so the fee is lowered automatically so that the total with VAT stays within 10%.
* Workers under the Employment Permit System (E-8, E-9, H-2) are not placed by us and no fee applies. Fees are invoiced after the 3-party fee agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long must I post a local job before E-9 hiring?
For E-9 new applications, you must post on WorkNet for at least 14 days and provide evidence of the local hiring effort.
Q. Can I hire a D-2 student full-time?
During the semester, only part-time (≤25h/week) is allowed. Full-time is possible during vacation.
Q. Can I hire someone overseas without an Alien Registration Card?
You need to go through EPS or obtain a visa issuance certificate. The full process takes 2–4 months on average.
Q. Can I hire an E-9 worker who changed workplaces?
Yes, if the workplace change has been approved by the Employment Center. Verify the approval record and sign a standard contract.
⚠ Legal Disclaimer
This guide is for reference only and has no legal force. For accurate procedures, contact the Ministry of Employment, the Immigration Office, or a licensed administrative agent.
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- 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.