E-8 (Seasonal Work)
Applicants: Persons working in crop cultivation/harvest and primary fisheries processing
Stay period: 5 months (non-extendable)
E-8 Seasonal Work - Short-Term Agricultural & Fishery Work
Quick Overview
- Best for: Persons working in crop cultivation/harvest and primary fisheries processing
- Typical stay: 5 months (non-extendable)
- What to prepare: Passport, application form, and photo are basic. Check additional documents by visa type.
Detailed Description
A person recognized by the Minister of Justice as a person who intends to engage in employment activities in the fields of agricultural crop cultivation and harvesting (including raw material processing related to cultivation and harvesting) and raw material processing of marine products, as determined by the Minister of Justice in consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency.
Maximum period of stay that can be granted once: 5 months (total period of stay cannot exceed 8 months)
Who can apply?
E-8-1: Selection through MOU between domestic and foreign local governments (Agriculture)
E-8-2: Married immigrants can nominate relatives within 4 villages living abroad (Agriculture)
E-8-3: MOU between domestic and foreign local governments (fishing)
E-8-4: Married immigrants can nominate relatives within 4 villages living abroad (Fisheries)
E-8-5: Re-entry recommendation after seasonal work in other (G-1) status (Agriculture)
E-8-6: Recommendation for reentry after seasonal work in other (G-1) status (fishing)
E-8-99: Other auxiliary personnel, such as language communication assistants (Other)
Required Documents
Standard labor contract
Travel insurance certificate
If there are circumstances that prevent you from submitting the insurance certificate, please issue a visa issuance letter first and submit it later through the local government.
Proof of domestic recruitment efforts (copies of job advertisements and final job results)
Documents related to foreign seasonal workers
Copy of foreign seasonal worker's passport
MOU foreigners: history of working in agriculture and fisheries in their home country
Relatives (including spouses) within the 4th degree of marriage: Family relationship certificate issued by the country of residence (country of stay)
Documents related to accommodation inspection
Foreign seasonal worker housing inspection certificate
Photos (at least 2 photos including A. Building view B. Room C. Toilet/shower room)
Copy of MOU (only submitted once per application year per municipality)
What to watch out for
- Even with the same visa code, outcomes can differ by nationality, education, career, and stay history.
- Please re-check document issue dates, translation, and notarization requirements right before submission.
- Stay period and work scope are finalized by the actual permit details.