Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Permanent Mission to the International Maritime Organization

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E-2 (Long-term Visa to teach a Foreign Language) Visa

DATE: 2015-11-30

FILE

Checklist for E-2 applicant.doc

Eligible Applicants

- Be a citizen of a country where English is the primary language. (U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland and South Africa only)
- Applicants must be a native speaker or have studied from the junior high level (7th grade) and resided for at least 10 years or more in the country where English is the primary language.
- Applicants must graduate and hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school. A degree from a French-speaking university is not a sufficient qualification to teach English. A temporary degree or graduation letter from University is not acceptable.
- New Policy (Effective April 1, 2011)
- E2 Visa applicants can apply their visa at the consulate in either their own country or any other countries
- No interview is required unless requested

If you are requesting a Visa by post, please be sure to enclose a self-addressed envelope marked with the correct postage to receive your Visa(s).

Required Documents
※ Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances
1. A completed Visa application
2. A recent passport photo (3.5 x 4.5cm, colour photo)
3. Passport (Original)
4. Number of Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance Issued by the Ministry of Justice in Korea (EPIK Teacher: You May alternatively Submit the Notice of Appointment and Employment Contract)
5. Checklist for E-2 applicant (Please Find the Attached File above)
6. Visa Fee : Please Check the article "[IMPORTANT] VISA FEES" on the visa information page.

* We do Not Issue or Provide Advice Regarding Apostils at all. Please Contact the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk)

* If you are looking for, or are offered a job, You May Need to Check our Immigration Website (www.immigration.go.kr) for further information

* If you have any Criminal history (Including any Cautions) or Medical history, You have to Enclose Photocopy of the Relevant Documents (e.g., Photocopy of your CRB check, Medical Letter from a doctor)

If we need to Interview You, our General Advice is Not to make any Non-Urgent Travel Arrangements until your Passport(s) is/are Returned

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