Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada

[E-2-1] Visa to teach English in Korea 

To apply for a visa to teach English in Korea at a private educational institute/academy (hak-won) OR at a public/private school that will give you a visa issuance number, please follow the instructions below;

VISA APPLICATION and Required Documents

*Only after you have received a VIN(visa issuance number) and a finalized contract with duration of contract and signature from both parties, you may apply at the Korean Embassy in person.  

1. Passport : you must send your actual passport for us to attach the visa to it. The passport must have a remaining validity of at least 13 months.
2. Photocopy of passport
3. You must fill out the visa application : download the PDF file, include your visa issuance number
4. One passport-type colour photo (white background, must be taken within the last 6 months by a commercial photographer with the date stamp on the back, size : 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
5. C$78 application fee in cash or money order 

* Please purchase your flight ticket after receiving your visa from the Embassy of Korea. We are not responsible for flight cancellations or schedule changes.  

※ Please read the visa guidelines carefully and if you have any additional questions, please visit our visa-specific website at www.visa.go.kr  You can search for the kind of visa you need, as well as the required documents and fees by your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of stay.

• Those who plan to visit to apply for a visa to the Embassy Consular Section, please make a reservation in advance by phone at 613-244-5010 or 613-244-5030. Please note that access may be restricted if you visit without a reservation.