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D-10 → E-7: Change from D-10 to E-7
Korea · Visa Status Change
Timeline
4–8周（CCVI审核 + 资格变更处理）
Exit required?
In-country
Documents
6 required
Confidence
High
The bigger picture
Key Requirements
与满足E-7担保要求的韩国公司签订全职劳动合同。雇主须向出入境管理局提交CCVI申请。申请人须满足E-7的学历或经验要求。
Required Documents
- 劳动合同（满足E-7最低工资要求）
- 学位证书（附海牙认证）
- 经历证明书（如子类别须提供）
- 雇主营业执照
- 外国人雇佣理由书（외국인고용사유서）
- 雇主提供的CCVI编号
Process Timeline
- 1
Prepare documents
Gather all 6 required documents listed above
- 2
Submit application
Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea
- 3
Processing
4–8周（CCVI审核 + 资格变更处理）
- 4
Receive new ARC
Pick up updated Alien Registration Card
Important Notes
D-10-1的主要转换路径。请至少在D-10到期前6周启动雇主的CCVI申请流程。在E-7资格变更获批前不得正式开始全职工作。开始工作后15天内向出入境管理局报告新就业情况。
The Bigger Picture
This change is part of a longer path to permanent residence in Korea:
通向永久居留的常见路径：D-10 → E-7 → F-2 → F-5
Last updated: 2026-03-18
Other paths from D-10
Information for general reference only. Final decisions on visa status changes rest solely with Korea Immigration Service. Requirements may change — always verify with the official source before applying.