H-2 Work & visit visa guide
Work for ethnic Koreans · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When can I apply for an H-2 (Working Visit) stay extension, and what documents do I need?
You must apply for an H-2 stay extension before your period of stay ends. The reference materials did not confirm exactly how many months before expiry you can apply. It is generally known that applications are accepted…
Read more ›Can I change from H-2 (Working Visit) to another status of stay?
Yes, you can. However, you must meet the requirements of the status you want, and you must get permission for a change of status of stay (체류자격 변경허가) before you start that activity . Basic rules To do an activity differe…
Read more ›What work can I do and not do with an H-2 (Working Visit) status?
Currently, people staying under H-2 (Working Visit) status can do simple labor work. However, you can only work in permitted industries, and only after completing the required procedures. Also, from 2026년 2월 12일, new H-…
Read more ›General guidance prepared by K-VISA AI from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice — please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).