Will I have any visa problems if I go on a business trip or vacation abroad with an E-7 visa?

Yes, you can go. If you have completed E-7 foreigner registration, you can leave and return within 1 year of your departure date without a re-entry permit. If your remaining period of stay is shorter than 1 year, you must return within that period. The same rule applies to business trips and vacations.

💡 How to check

• You must enter Korea before the end of your period of stay or 1 year from your departure date, whichever is earlier.
• Before you leave, check that you have your Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증) and how much of your period of stay is left.
• If you need to return after more than 1 year but within 2 years, you must get a multiple re-entry permit (fee: 50,000 KRW) before you leave. Apply on HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) or visit an immigration office.

⚠️ Things to watch out for

• The exemption does not apply if you are subject to entry restrictions or visa issuance restrictions. In that case, you must get a re-entry permit from the immigration office (출입국) that covers your area of residence.
• If you leave while your application to extend your period of stay is pending, your schedule may be affected. Check with the immigration office once before you leave.
• If your company or your work changes during the trip, you need to check separately.

Once your travel dates are set, compare them with the end date of your period of stay. If you are unsure, call the Foreigner Comprehensive Information Center (외국인종합안내센터) at 1345 first.