Follow these E2 Visa Instructions to start teaching in South Korea! Select your citizenship from the flags on the right to get an even more detailed E2 Visa Guide. 

Step 1: Gather and Authenticate your Documents
In this first step you will begin collecting specific documents that will need to be authenticated. This includes your Bachelor’s degree and a criminal record check. Please click on your citizenship to the right for a detailed step by step guide on how to do this.

Step 2: Send Your Documents to Korea
Once you’ve accepted a contract and authenticated your document, you will mail the physical copies to the school in Korea. The school will apply for your Visa Issuance Number and Korean Immigration.

Step 3: Apply for Your E2 Visa
Once you officially have the E2 Visa number, you can officially apply for your visa with the nearest Korean consulate. This can be done either by mail or in person. Once you have this visa, you can fly to Korea. 

Step 4: Apply for Your Alien Registration Card (ARC) 
This last step is for once you arrive safely in Korea! Once you’re there, you will need to complete a medical exam and visit the immigration office to apply for your Alien Registration Card.