B) Degree: Applicants must have a bachelors degree, 3 year degree or greater, from a recognized university. The university must reside within one of the 7 nations listed above. The physical degree will be required by Korean Immigration, no scans or copies allowed. College diplomas will not be sufficient, you must have a B.A.
C) Officially Sealed Transcripts: Applicants must have a minimum of 2 copies of their transcripts that have been officially sealed by their graduated university. Each envelope that contains the transcripts MUST have the official university seal on it and be stamped or pressed by the university over the crease of the envelope. Immigration requires this sealed document to verify the authenticity of the applicants degree. There are strictly no exceptions!
D) Passport: Applicants must have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after arrival to South Korea. Failure to have this minimum will result in denied access into the country when going through customs. (Gone2Korea recommends having a valid passport for 12 months after your arrival to Korea). Make sure your passport has at least two full blank pages for the consulate to place your Visa. Failure to have one blank page will result in the consulate refusing to process your Visa.
E) NEW Criminal Background Check (CBC): Applicants must obtain a criminal background check or Criminal Clearance Letter, to proove they are clear of any criminal offences. Each country has its own specific process involved in obtaining what is required by both Korean Immigration and the Korean Consulate in your region. Please contact Gone2Korea for further details.
Canadian appilcants must request a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" from their local police services. The CBC must be notarised by a 'Notary Public' and must be issued within 90 days of you submitting it to Korean Immigration.
American applicants must request a "Name Background" search OR a "Name Background AND Fingerprint" search. A fingerprint search alone will not be sufficient. The CBC must be "Apostille Authenticated" and it must be issued within 90 days of you submitting it to Korean Immigration. Please visit American Apostille Offices for more details.
British and Australian applicants must request a "Name Background" search OR a "Name Background AND Fingerprint" search. A fingerprint search alone will not be sufficient. The CBC must be "Apostille Authenticated" and it must be issued within 90 days of you submitting it to Korean Immigration.
New Zealanders, Irish and South African applicants must contact Gone2Korea for further details.
F) NEW Health Statement: Applicants will be required to submit a health statement form to Korean Immigration when they apply for their working visa. Gone2Korea will offer you this form when the time is appropriate. You must answer this form as honestly as possible. Shortly after your arrival to Korea, you will be required to visit one of the local hospitals or health clinics to undergo a health screening. You will be tested for HIV, other contagious diseases and illicit drug use (including marijuana use). It's best for you to see your doctor within 3 months prior to heading to Korea to make sure you are free of any major sickness or disease. If the responses on your health statement form are inconsistent with your health screening results, your visa could be revoked and your contract terminated. Ultimately you could be deported and blacklisted, making it almost impossible to work in Korea again. SEE YOUR DOCTOR!
G) Name Verification: Your name must appear the exact same on all documents. If you have a middle name or initial or if your name is written differently on one or more of the listed items above, your application could be rejected. Please ensure that your documents match. If you need to request a new degree or transcripts to match your passport please do so as soon as possible.
If you meet these requirements, you are welcome to Apply to Gone2Korea today. If you do not yet have the above mentioned documents, please Contact Us to discuss how we can assist you in obtaining these required items
