E-2 Visa Transfer in Korea (Change/Add Workplace)
For teachers already in Korea on an E-2 visa who are either transferring to a new primary employer or adding a secondary workplace.
Key Points
- Permission is required for any change or addition of workplace (apply at the office that has jurisdiction over your residence).
- Deadlines: complete permissions/reports within 15 days of the change; report ARC detail/address changes within 15 days as well.
- Document rule (2025):
- Transfer bring both tax docs — Labor Income Withholding Receipt & Amount of Income Certificate — required.
- Add workplace bring a Permission/Consent Letter from your current primary employer; LOR is not required.
Which form do I submit?
Use the Integrated Application (Report) Form and tick “Change or Addition of Workplace”. Fill in both your current (original) and new (planned) workplace details. One form covers both transfer and add-workplace.
■ Download the Integrated Application (Report) Form
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Documents to Prepare
For Transfer (change of primary workplace)
From the Teacher
- Passport (original) & ARC (original)
- Integrated Application (Report) Form — check “Change or Addition of Workplace”
- New Employment Contract (signed)
- Letter of Release (LOR) if moving before prior contract end (if ended normally, bring proof instead)
- Labor Income Withholding Receipt — Required (2025)
- Amount of Income Certificate (NTS) — Required (2025)
- Proof of residence (if address changed) & applicable fees
From the New Employer
- Business Registration Certificate
- Hagwon Establishment/Operation Certificate (if applicable)
- Company information sheet / license or approval docs (as requested)
- Timetable or role description (requested by some offices)
For Add Workplace (secondary job)
From the Teacher
- Passport (original) & 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 (required)
- Proof of residence (if address changed) & applicable fees
From the Additional Employer
- Business Registration Certificate
- Hagwon Establishment/Operation Certificate (if applicable)
- Company information sheet / license or approval docs (as requested)
- Timetable or role description (requested by some offices)
Can’t get a reservation? If all slots are taken and your legal deadline is approaching, go to the Immigration Office before opening (arrive by 09:00 or earlier), queue, and show proof of attempted bookings (screenshots, emails). Policies vary by office—do not miss the legal window.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Reserve your visit on HiKorea → “Visit Reservation,” selecting the office that covers your current residence.
If slots are full near your deadline, arrive before opening (by 09:00), queue, and explain with proof of attempted bookings. - Prepare documents per your scenario (Transfer vs Add workplace).
- Visit the office, submit the form and documents, and pay the fee.
- Permission & ARC: approval is recorded; ARC details are updated and mailed or set for pickup (varies by office).
- Address changes: report within the legal window if you have moved.
Timing & Fees
- Processing times depend on office volume and case details — book early.
- Fees differ by office/service (permission vs ARC reissue) — follow your office’s instruction.
FAQs
1) Is the Letter of Release (LOR) always required?
Transfer: required if you move before the prior contract’s end; not required if the contract ended normally (bring proof). Add workplace: LOR is not required; provide a Permission/Consent Letter from your current primary employer instead.
2) Are tax documents required?
Yes, for Transfer. Bring a Labor Income Withholding Receipt and an Amount of Income Certificate. No, for Add workplace — typically not required.
3) Which form should I use?
Use the Integrated Application (Report) Form and tick “Change or Addition of Workplace.” One form covers both transfer and add-workplace.
4) What is the deadline?
Complete permissions/reports within 15 days of the change, and report ARC detail/address changes within 15 days as well.
5) I can’t get a reservation—what should I do?
If the reservation calendar is full and your deadline is near, arrive before opening (by 09:00), queue, and present proof of attempted bookings. Policies vary by office, but do not miss the legal window.
Quick Links
HiKorea — Visit Reservation
Change/Add Workplace (KR)
15-day Registration Change
NTS Hometax
Updated per 2025 practice. Requirements can change by office; always follow instructions from the Immigration Office with jurisdiction over your residence.