E-2 Visa Transfer in Korea | Change Employer or Add Workplace

This page is for teachers already in Korea on an E-2 visa who are either transferring to a new primary employer or adding a secondary workplace. It outlines the standard process, the documents generally prepared for each case, and the official channels used for reservations, forms, and immigration filing. If you are changing jobs while remaining in Korea, preparing the correct documents early and following the proper procedure within the required reporting period can help prevent unnecessary delays.

Key Points

  • Permission is required for any change or addition of workplace.
  • Use the immigration office with jurisdiction over your current place of residence.
  • Complete the required permission and reporting within 15 days of the change.
  • Report any Residence Card detail changes or address changes within 15 days.
  • Transfer Prepare the transfer documents for a change of primary workplace.
  • Add workplace Prepare the additional workplace documents for a secondary job.

Which Form Do I Submit?

Use the Integrated Application (Report) Form and check “Change or Addition of Workplace”. Fill in both your current workplace details and your new workplace details.


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Documents to Prepare

For Transfer (change of primary workplace)

From the Teacher

  • Passport (original)
  • Residence Card (ARC) (original)
  • Integrated Application (Report) Form — check “Change or Addition of Workplace”
  • New Employment Contract (signed)
  • Letter of Release (LOR), if moving before the previous contract ends
  • Proof that the previous employment ended normally, if the previous contract already ended
  • Labor Income Withholding Receipt
  • Amount of Income Certificate
  • Photocopy of the accommodation lease (숙소임대차계약서 사본), provided by your employer if your employer provides housing
  • Confirmation letter for the accommodation (거주/숙소제공확인서), provided by your employer if your employer provides housing

From the New Employer

  • Business Registration Certificate
  • Hagwon Establishment / Operation Certificate
  • School status report / company information sheet / license or approval documents
  • Timetable or role description

For Add Workplace (secondary job)

From the Teacher

  • Passport (original)
  • Residence Card (ARC) (original)
  • Integrated Application (Report) Form — check “Change or Addition of Workplace”
  • New Employment Contract for the additional workplace
  • Permission / Consent Letter from your current primary employer
  • Photocopy of the accommodation lease (숙소임대차계약서 사본)
  • Confirmation letter for the accommodation (거주/숙소제공확인서)

From the Additional Employer

  • Business Registration Certificate
  • Hagwon Establishment / Operation Certificate
  • School status report / company information sheet / license or approval documents
  • Timetable or role description
Important: If reservation slots are full and your deadline is approaching, go to the Immigration Office before opening and bring proof of attempted bookings. Office handling may vary, but the filing deadline still applies.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Reserve your visit on HiKorea and select the office that covers your current residence.
  2. Prepare the correct document set for either transfer or add workplace.
  3. Visit the immigration office, submit the form and documents, and pay the applicable fee.
  4. Receive approval and complete any Residence Card update process required by the office.
  5. Report address changes within the legal deadline if you have moved.

Timing & Fees

  • Deadline: Complete the permission and reporting within 15 days of the change.
  • Processing time: Processing times depend on office volume and case details.
  • Fees: Fees differ depending on the office service and Residence Card handling.

FAQs

1) Is the Letter of Release (LOR) always required?
Transfer: The LOR is required if you move before the previous contract ends. If the previous contract ended normally, prepare proof that the previous employment ended normally. Add workplace: Use a Permission / Consent Letter from your current primary employer instead.
2) Are tax documents required?
For transfer: Prepare both the Labor Income Withholding Receipt and the Amount of Income Certificate. For add workplace: those tax documents are not part of the main checklist on this page.
3) Which form should I use?
Use the Integrated Application (Report) Form and check “Change or Addition of Workplace.”
4) What is the deadline?
Complete the permission and reporting within 15 days of the change. Residence Card detail changes and address changes should also be reported within 15 days.
5) What if I cannot get a reservation?
If the reservation calendar is full and your deadline is near, go to the immigration office before opening and bring proof of attempted bookings.

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Requirements may vary by case and by immigration office. Always follow the instructions given by the immigration office with jurisdiction over your residence.

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