Employment Permit System
For E-9, follow the official EPS process and your sending country’s authority for tests, job registration, contracts, visas and departure. Passing a test does not guarantee employment.
Check official recruitment notices, your contract, visa issuance papers, medical checks and departure training that apply to you.
Professional / company employment
Check the work status matching your occupation. E-7 and other categories depend on the role, qualifications, experience and employer requirements; verify them with the hiring company.
Check the employment contract, job description, qualification/experience evidence and employer or invitation documents.
Working holiday
For H-1, verify partner nationality, age, place of application, quotas and other conditions. Rules differ by country; check both the official working-holiday guide and your mission.
Check passport, insurance, funds, travel plans and other documents required by the mission.
At work
Ask for an explanation and clarify a task.
어떻게 하면 돼요?
How should I do this?
eo-tteo-ke ha-myeon dwae-yo
한 번 보여 주세요.
Please show me once.
han beon bo-yeo ju-se-yo
이렇게 하면 맞아요?
Is this the right way?
i-reo-ke ha-myeon ma-ja-yo
확인하고 말씀드릴게요.
I will check and let you know.
hwa-gin-ha-go mal-sseum-deu-ril-kke-yo
If a task is unclear, check it before starting.
The mysterious office machine
On your first day, a machine has more buttons than you expected. Guessing looks brave, but asking for a demonstration is more useful. Watch once, try with permission, and confirm the steps.
The four basic expressions politely request instructions and confirmation. With a supervisor or in a more formal conversation, the alternative below softens the request. If you are unsure, pause and ask rather than pretend you know.
Ask someone to show you how a familiar object works. Repeat one step and ask whether it is correct.
한 번 보여 주시겠어요?
Could you please show me once?
han beon bo-yeo ju-si-ge-sseo-yo
Everyday polite · A softer request to a supervisor or someone helping you. The basic request in this lesson is already polite too.
Visa preparation
Read your mission’s visa notice
Check jurisdiction, appointment method, location and opening days. Jurisdiction can differ within one country.
Prepare documents and authentication
Get the current checklist; distinguish originals/copies, translations/authentication and issue-date rules. Request institution or employer documents.
Plan your first stay and budget
Plan initial accommodation, transport, food, connectivity, emergency funds and insurance. Verify contract details before transferring a large deposit.
Start in LAMA-KMy job preparation
Private preparation and application notes. This does not apply for jobs or determine work permission. Do not enter passport, identity or bank account numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Which official procedures and stay category should I check before working in Korea?
Check the work status matching your occupation. E-7 and other categories depend on the role, qualifications, experience and employer requirements; verify them with the hiring company.
What should I know about Employment Permit System?
For E-9, follow the official EPS process and your sending country’s authority for tests, job registration, contracts, visas and departure. Passing a test does not guarantee employment. Check official recruitment notices, your contract, visa issuance papers, medical checks and departure training that apply to you.
What should I know about Professional / company employment?
Check the work status matching your occupation. E-7 and other categories depend on the role, qualifications, experience and employer requirements; verify them with the hiring company. Check the employment contract, job description, qualification/experience evidence and employer or invitation documents.
Check official guidance
Official websites use the languages provided by each authority.