How to...Renew an E-2 Visa Online [Korea] (비자 갱신 방법)

Due to delays in February 2024 resulting in expired visas, cancelled health insurance, and banking issues, Gyeongbuk teachers are being advised to renew their visa in person at the immigration office
A step-by-step guide to Korean E-2 visa renewal online.
Website: www.hikorea.go.kr
Files must be less than 1,024 KB when uploading to the HiKorea website. Compress your files quickly and easily at: www.11zon.com/
Documents Required for E-2 Visa Renewal (as of July 9th, 2021):
1. Passport (여권)
2. Alien Registration Card / ARC (외국인등록증)
3. Visa Processing Fee (수수료) (₩50,000 online)
4. Certificate of Income (소득금액증명) ~ obtained from the National Tax Service (guide)
5. Employment Contract (재계약)
6. Photocopy of School and POE Business Licenses (도교육청 및 학교 사업자등록증 사본) (순회학교 포함)
7. Certificate of Employment* (근무확인서 from Gyeongsangbuk-do POE)
8. Proof of Residence (Accommodation Lease or Agreement) (임대계약서))
9. Signed Confirmation Letter of Accommodation/ Residence (거주/ 숙소제공등의서)
10. Foreigner Occupation and Annual Income Form (외국인 직업 및 연간 소득 금액 신고서)
11. Class Schedule with School Seal (수업 시간표)
* Disclaimer*
The expiry date on the card will not be changed when applying for visa renewal online.
You can visit your local immigration office (Monday- Friday, 9am ~ 6pm) without an appointment to have the new date added.
Waiting times will vary by immigration office and how busy the officers are on the day you visit.
Alternatively, you can print a copy of the Certificate of Permission (전자민원 허가확인서) once your online application has been granted.
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