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E7 Visa (E-7-3) Aircraft parts manufacturers, power transmission electricians, automobile parts manufacturers, automobile body metal painters

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Aircraft Parts Manufacturer (S8417)

(Job Description) A person who manufactures and assembles aircraft and parts and performs tasks such as painting and sheet metal work.

※ Parts: Airframe structure, power unit, landing gear, control unit, airframe, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, electronic equipment, materials, etc.

(Examples of jobs available for introduction) Aircraft structure assembler, aircraft mechanical fabricator, aircraft sheet metal fabricator, aircraft (parts) painter, aircraft composite material fabricator, aircraft part heat treatment worker, aircraft part chemical treatment worker, etc.

(National Employment Protection Review Standards) General standards apply

- Number of employees per company: Allowed within 20% of the national employment number

(Income requirement) 80% or more of the previous year's per capita gross national income (GNI)

(Qualifications) Those who meet one of the following requirements:

- Master's degree or higher in science or engineering

- Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering + at least 1 year of experience in the relevant field

- More than 5 years of experience in the relevant field

※ Whether or not the experience requirements are met is determined by comprehensively considering the industry and job responsibilities of the company in question, but only experience after obtaining a degree is recognized.

(Documents to be submitted) Degree certificate, career certificate, etc.

※ Documents issued overseas must be verified by an apostille or consular verification by a Korean embassy.

(Special treatment for international students) Foreign students who have obtained an associate degree or higher in science or engineering from a domestic university are exempt from the work experience requirement if they have secured employment at an aircraft (parts) manufacturing company and have received an employment recommendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy.

(Upper limit on number of people allowed) During the pilot operation period (2024-2025), introduction and invitation of up to 300 people per year is allowed.

(Issuance of employment recommendation letter) Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (Department of Machinery, Robotics and Aerospace) ※ Required

(Based on the employer) An aircraft (parts) manufacturer with an average annual sales of KRW 1 billion or more over the past year + 10 or more regular employees + no violations of the law or defections within the past two years

※ Aircraft (parts) manufacturer: Aircraft (parts) manufacturer confirmed through a certificate issued by an organization designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (details such as the confirmation organization and confirmation procedure are determined by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy)

※ However, if a company that hired foreign workers goes out of business, a new company that takes over the company is allowed to hire foreign workers as an exception.

※ However, even if there are employees who leave the company, if the inviting company proves the soundness of the company (tax payment performance, whether national employment is maintained), the fact of fulfilling the obligation to manage employees, and the ability to utilize them, the number of employees who left the company is deducted from the number of employees allowed to be hired for two years from the date of departure, and then employment is permitted.

(Visa issuance) Single-entry visa with a maximum stay of 2 years

Application of general standards (such as vegetable management)

(Change of workplace) This is limited to cases where there is no fault on the part of the foreign worker, such as closure or suspension of business, worsening management, or expiration of employment contract. When permitting a change of workplace, the foreign worker's qualifications, employment company standards, and number of people allowed per company are reviewed in accordance with the visa issuance standards.

(Strengthening pre- and post-management supervision) Prevent abuse of the system by jointly inspecting the status of stay and work by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

(Social Integration Program) Confirm that you have obtained 21 points or more in the Social Integration Program Pre-evaluation within one year of entering the country or have completed Level 1 or higher of the Social Integration Program (those eligible for special treatment for international students do not need to complete the program)


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Transmission Power Source (76231)

(Job Description) A person who performs duties such as constructing and assembling transmission towers and wiring wires between completed transmission towers.

(Example of possible job positions) Transmission equipment electrician

(National Employment Protection Review Standards) Separate standards apply

- (Number of Employees per Company) Up to 30 employees are permitted per company. However, if an employee leaves without permission, the number of employees who have left within one year from the date of departure is deducted from the number of employees permitted to be employed.

(Income requirement) Separate criteria apply

- Considering that this is a high-risk, specialized field, check whether a salary equivalent to 42 million won per year (3.5 million won per month) is paid (as of 2024)

(Qualifications) Foreign workers who meet one of the following requirements:

- Applicants with at least 1 year of experience in the relevant field and a valid qualification

- More than 5 years of experience in the relevant field

(Skill Verification) A skill verification certificate is issued to foreigners who pass the local skill verification conducted by a skill verification team organized by an organization or group designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

(Submission documents) Valid certificates (if applicable), career certificates, skills verification certificates, etc.

※ Documents issued overseas must be verified by an apostille or consular verification by a Korean embassy.

(Upper limit on number of people allowed) During the pilot operation period (2024-2025), introduction and invitation of up to 300 people per year is allowed.

(Issue of employment recommendation letter) Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (Power System Innovation Division) ※ Required

(Based on the employer) A construction company that has received a contract for power transmission work from Korea Electric Power Corporation

※ Submission of a power transmission contract signed with Korea Electric Power Corporation (the orderer) and an electrical construction business registration certificate in accordance with Article 4 of the Electrical Construction Business Act is required.

(Visa issuance) Single-entry visa with a maximum stay of 2 years

(Residence management, etc.) General standards apply

(Change of workplace) In cases where there is no fault on the part of the foreign worker, such as closure or suspension of business, deterioration of management, or expiration of employment contract, or when construction work requiring power transmission within the construction site has been completed (transfer consent required), a change of workplace is permitted for the next construction site.

However, when changing the workplace, the foreigner's qualifications, employment company standards, and number of people allowed per company are reviewed in accordance with the visa issuance standards.

(Strengthening pre- and post-management supervision) Prevent abuse of the system by jointly inspecting the status of stay and work by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.


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Automotive Parts Manufacturer (S85411)

(Job Description) A person who performs mold, forming, and welding tasks for manufacturing automobile parts.

(Examples of jobs available for introduction) Automotive mold maker, automotive mold maker, automotive welder

(National Employment Protection Review Standards) Applicable Subjects (Separate Standards Applied)

(Employer requirements)

- Businesses with less than 300 employees located outside the metropolitan area

- A company that has received a recommendation from the local government head that it is suitable for inviting an automobile parts manufacturer.

(Number of employees per company) Allowed within 30% of national employment

(Wage requirement) 70% or more of the previous year's per capita gross national income (GNI)

(Qualification requirements) Separate criteria apply (meet one of the requirements below + pass the skills verification)

- Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering

- Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering + at least 1 year of experience in the relevant field

- More than 5 years of experience in the relevant field

- Non-engineering graduates who have completed a training program (hold a bachelor's degree or higher, hold an associate's degree or higher + at least 1 year of experience in the relevant field)

※ Whether or not the experience requirements are met is determined by comprehensively considering the industry and job responsibilities of the company in question, but only experience after obtaining a degree is recognized.

※ Training program: A training program tailored to the level-specific competency requirements of the Ministry of Employment and Labor's Industry-Specific Qualification Framework (SQF). A certificate of completion is issued to trainees through a certification process by an institution designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (e.g., Korea Automobile Research Institute).

(Skill Verification) A skill verification team is formed by an institution designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (e.g., Korea Automotive Research Institute) to conduct skill verification in the field of automobile parts manufacturing and issue a skill verification certificate to those who pass.

※ Skill Verification Team: Composed of current and former experts in the field of automobile parts manufacturing from institutions designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (e.g., Korea Automotive Research Institute)

(Documents to be submitted) Degree certificate, career certificate, skills verification certificate, training program completion certificate (if applicable), etc.

※ Documents issued overseas must be verified by an apostille or consular verification by a Korean embassy.

(Upper limit on number of people allowed) During the pilot operation period ('25-'26), introduction and invitation of up to 100 people per year is allowed (40 people for molding, 30 people for forming, 30 people for welding)

※ Issuance of visa issuance certificate and application/review of change in residence qualification → Request for quota allocation to headquarters (Residence Management Division) → Issuance of quota number → Approval

(Issuance of employment recommendation letter) Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (Automobile Division) ※ Required

(Visa issuance) Single entry visa with a maximum stay of 2 years

(Residence management, etc.) General standards apply

(Social Integration Program) Within one year of entering the country, ① obtain 21 points or higher in the Social Integration Program pre-evaluation, or ② complete Level 1 or higher of the Social Integration Program, or ③ verify that you have a Level 2 or higher score on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) (Domestic university graduates do not need to complete this test)

※ If the social integration program requirements are not met, the period of stay may be extended by 6 months at a time, up to a maximum of 1 year.

(Change of workplace) This is limited to cases where the foreign worker is not at fault, such as closure or suspension of business, worsening management, or expiration of employment contract. When permitting a change of workplace, the foreign worker's qualifications, requirements of the employer, and the number of people allowed per company are reviewed in accordance with the visa issuance standards.

Changes to workplace are only permitted for businesses with fewer than 300 employees located outside the metropolitan area (Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon).

(Strengthening pre- and post-management supervision) The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will jointly inspect the status of stay and work to prevent abuse of the system and analyze the status of training programs for non-science and engineering graduates.


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Automotive Body Shop and Paint Shop (S75104)

(Job Description) A person who performs the job of restoring damaged bumpers, metal panels, and body frames to their original state for comprehensive automobile repairs, or mixing paint to be applied to panels and using painting tools to apply paint to automobiles.

(Examples of jobs that can be introduced) Auto body mechanic, auto paint mechanic, auto painter, etc.

(National Employment Protection Review Standards) Applicable Subjects (Separate Standards Applied)

(Employment company requirements) A company recommended by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport as suitable for inviting foreign sheet metal and painting technicians.

(Industry) A business registered as a 'comprehensive maintenance business' on the automobile management business registration certificate

(Number of employees per company) Allowed within 20% of national employment

(Wage requirement) 70% or more of the previous year's per capita gross national income (GNI)

(Qualification requirements) Separate criteria apply

① Associate's degree or higher + 3 or more years of experience in the relevant field

② More than 5 years of experience in the relevant field

※ Major: Departments related to automobile maintenance (automotive engineering, automobile maintenance, etc.)

※ Experience in relevant fields: Automotive bodywork, automotive painting, automotive maintenance

(Skill Verification Requirements) Those who have passed the skill verification by an institution designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

※ Skill Verification: A skill verification team is formed by an organization designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to conduct skill verification in the sheet metal and painting fields and issue a skill verification certificate to those who pass.

(Submitted documents) Degree certificate, career certificate, company recommendation letter from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, skills verification certificate from an institution designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, etc.

※ Documents issued overseas must be verified by an apostille or consular verification by a Korean embassy.

(Special treatment for international students) International students who have obtained an associate's degree or higher in a relevant field from a domestic university and have secured employment in an automotive bodywork/painting company and have received an employment recommendation from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport are exempt from the experience requirement.

(Upper limit of allowed number of people) During the pilot operation period (October 2025 - September 2027), introduction and invitation of up to 330 people per year is allowed.

※ Issuance of visa issuance certificate and application/review of change in residence qualification → Request for quota allocation to headquarters (Residence Management Division) → Issuance of quota number → Approval

(Issue of employment recommendation letter) Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Automobile Operation Insurance Division) ※ Required

(Visa issuance) Single entry visa with a maximum stay of 2 years

(Residence management, etc.) General standards apply

(Social Integration Program) Within one year of entering the country, ① obtain 21 points or higher in the Social Integration Program pre-evaluation, or ② complete Level 1 or higher of the Social Integration Program, or ③ verify that you have a Level 2 or higher score on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) (This requirement does not apply to international students who are eligible for special treatment).

※ If the social integration program requirements are not met, the period of stay may be extended by 6 months at a time, up to a maximum of 1 year.

(Change of workplace) This is limited to cases where there is no fault on the part of the foreign worker, such as closure or suspension of business, worsening management, or expiration of employment contract. When permitting a change of workplace, the foreign worker's qualifications, requirements of the employer, and the number of people allowed per company are reviewed in accordance with the visa issuance standards.

※ In case of change of workplace, automobile operation insurance and issued documents [employment recommendation letter and company on-site inspection report (in case of unavoidable change of workplace)] may be substituted for employment recommendation from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ※ Required

(Strengthening pre- and post-management supervision) Prevent abuse of the system by jointly inspecting domestic and international proficiency verification processes and the status of overseas employment.


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