Expatriate activities in domestic branches of foreign companies

Working for a company that has expanded overseas

Working at a domestic headquarters of a foreign company

Maximum period of stay that can be granted once: 3 years

Those who have worked at the headquarters, branches, or other business offices of a public institution, organization, or company in a foreign country for more than one year and intend to be dispatched to its affiliates, subsidiaries, branches, or offices in Korea as essential specialized personnel.

Those who have worked for more than one year in a local subsidiary or overseas branch established by a publicly traded company (including KOSDAQ-listed companies, as follows) or a public institution, and who intend to provide or transfer specialized knowledge, skills, or functions to the headquarters or main office of the company in Korea.

Working in a domestic branch of a foreign company, etc.

Application form, passport, one standardized photo, and fee

Certificate of employment at a foreign company, etc.

Dispatch order

Proof of establishment of domestic branch, etc.

Documents proving that the company or liaison office is operating normally

Documents proving that you are an essential full-time employee (resume, career certificate, etc.)

Foreigners working in overseas companies and residing in domestic headquarters

Visa issuance application, passport, one standardized photo, and fee

Documents proving that you are an essential professional (resume, certificate of education, etc.)

Certificate of all registered items of the head office

Overseas direct investment notification certificate or overseas branch establishment notification certificate

Proof of overseas remittance

Certificate of full corporate registration or business license of overseas branch office

Proof of employment at the overseas branch and proof of tax payment.

Personnel order: The period of dispatch must be specified