When can I apply to extend my E-7-4 (Skilled Worker) period of stay, and what documents do I need?

You must apply to extend your E-7-4 period of stay before it ends. The date from which you can start applying was not confirmed in the reference materials. [4]

When and where to apply

• Apply before your period of stay ends at your local immigration office (출입국·외국인관서) (office, branch, or field office). [4]
• It is generally said that you can apply from 4 months before expiry. However, this period was not confirmed in these materials, so please check on HiKorea (하이코리아).

Documents

• Attach the documents set by Ministry of Justice (법무부) ordinance to the extension application form. [4]
• The Ministry of Justice announced an improvement to cut the extension documents from the current 12 or more types to 7 or fewer.¹
• You can prepare the documents for each application type and occupation with an online checklist.¹
• The detailed document list and the start date were not confirmed in these materials.

⚠️ Things to watch out for

• When you extend, the points requirement is reviewed again in the same way as for a change of status. If your points are not enough, the extension may be restricted.³
• Points from a ministry recommendation that you used for the change of status are recognized for the extension only if you keep working at the same workplace.³
• If your expiry date passes, it may become a stay violation. If your period has already passed, please consult an administrative agent (행정사).

Please check the final documents and schedule at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) or the Foreigner Comprehensive Information Center (외국인종합안내센터) (1345).