E-2 Visa & Residence Card Document Downloads

All the forms you'll need as an English teacher in Korea, organized by stage — from your initial visa application before arrival, through the Residence Card (ARC) process after you land, to documents you'll use while working or transferring schools.

📌 Before you submit any form
The Korean immigration office occasionally updates application forms without prior notice. Before submitting, double-check the latest version on the HiKorea forms page or call 1345 (foreign resident hotline, English available).

✈️ Before You Come to Korea — E-2 Visa Application

Forms used to apply for your E-2 visa at a Korean consulate before traveling to Korea. Your school usually files the Certificate of Visa Eligibility on your behalf.

💡 New to the E-2 process? Read our E-2 Visa Process Guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of timing, fees, and consulate visits.

🛬 Arriving in Korea — Residence Card (ARC) Application

Forms you'll need within 90 days of entering Korea to register as a foreign resident and receive your Residence Card (formerly known as the ARC).

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    Integrated Application Form 통합신청서 (별지 제34호) · Standard form used for foreign resident registration, residence card reissuance, and visa extensions Latest
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    Confirmation of Residence / Accommodation 거주/숙소제공 확인서 (Korean-English bilingual, May 2024 revision) · Issued by your school if they provide your housing Updated 2024.5
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    List of Approved Medical Institutions 법무부 지정 건강검진 의료기관 현황 (as of 2025.03.31) · Where to get your employment medical check for the ARC Latest
💡 Need help with the ARC process? Our Korean Residence Card (ARC) Guide covers HiKorea reservations, required documents, the medical check, and current fees.

📋 While Working in Korea

Documents you may need during your contract — for proof of employment, granting authority to someone else, or adding a second workplace.

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    Proof of Employment 재직증명서 · Used for banking, immigration, lease agreements, and other situations requiring confirmation of your employment
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    Power of Attorney 위임장 · Used when authorizing someone to handle paperwork on your behalf at immigration or other offices
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    Letter of Addition of Workplace 근무처 추가 동의서 · Required when teaching at a second school in addition to your primary employer (with current employer's consent)

🔄 Changing Schools

If you're transferring to a new school before your current contract ends, you'll typically need a Letter of Release from your current employer.

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    Letter of Release 이적 동의서 · Issued by your current school to confirm you're free to transfer to a new employer
💡 Thinking about changing schools? See our Letter of Release Guide and E-2 Visa Transfer Guide for detailed steps and timing.
📩 Can't find what you need? Email info@okrecruiting.com or call +82-2-415-6743 (English) — we'll help you locate the right form for your situation.