E-8 Seasonal Work Visa
For eligible foreign nationals participating in Korea’s authorized seasonal worker program in designated agriculture and fishery work.
Visa Overview
The E-8 Visa supports short-term seasonal labor demand in agriculture and fishery sectors under Korea’s seasonal worker program. Placement, employer, workplace, permitted work, and stay are tied to the approved program and local-government allocation or other applicable official route.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 8 Months
This is the official E-8 stay ceiling under the current seasonal-worker framework.
Work Activity
Approved Seasonal Agriculture / Fishery Work
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
E-8 is program-based and is not a general open work visa. The worker may work only within the approved seasonal-work framework, employer or workplace, and permitted activity.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓Selection or eligibility under an authorized seasonal worker route.
- ✓A qualifying seasonal employer, workplace, and agriculture/fishery activity approved under the program.
- ✓Compliance with program-specific employment, residence, insurance, and other required conditions.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form, passport, and identity documents.
- ✓Seasonal employment contract or placement/selection documents.
- ✓Local-government, employer, or program documents required for the applicable route.
- ✓Workplace, accommodation, insurance, or other supporting documents where required.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Confirm the applicable E-8 seasonal-worker route.
- 2
Confirm the approved employer, workplace, and activity.
- 3
Prepare worker and program/employer documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay procedure.
- 5
Work only within the approved seasonal-work scope.
- 6
Complete departure or any lawful follow-up procedure within the authorized period.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I freely change employers on E-8?+
No. E-8 employment is tied to the authorized seasonal-worker framework. Any change must follow the applicable official procedure.
Is E-8 a long-term employment visa?+
No. It is a seasonal-work status with a current stay ceiling of up to eight months.