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