Foreigners who don't have work visa can work at the farms and fishing facilities for long time.
When
The seasonl work program will start from March 30, 2022. This is different from E8 activity.
Who
You are at least 19 years old and reside legally as:
- F3 visa holder
- F1 visa holder except F1-3, F1-21, F1-22, F1-23, F1-24
- C3-1 visa holder after voluntary depart as illegal immigrant before
- H2 visa holder
- D2 visa holder with school permission for holidays and vacation
- D4 visa holder after 6 months from entry
- D1, D10 visa holder
- National of Myanmar and Afghanistan who has G1 visa
There is an exception as below:
- The extended period of stay for departure has already elapsed.
- You contracted for work with farmer or fisher independently without engaging with the local government.
- You didn't contract for work with farmer and fisher even if it is required by the authority.
- The authority did not accept you as a seasonal worker after checking your application.
How
- You can apply at the local government which operate the seasonal work program for foreigners at any time.
- Check the available region and application form. (Korean)
Source: The Ministry of Justice