Researcher (E-3)

Researcher (E-3)
ACTIVITIES ALLOWED	1. Researching in the fields of natural science and industrial technology 2. Advanced Science Skilled Workers
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS	You are eligible to apply for the visa if you are 1. A natural science researcher and an industrial technology researcher at research institutes established in accordance with the Support for Specific Research Institute Act and the Establishment․Management and Promotion of Government-funded Research Institutes Act 2. A scientist who is researching at a research institute in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Program Act. 3. A scientist who is researching at a following research group or a center to develop highly advanced industrial technology in accordance with the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act - Corporate affiliated research center - Industry technological research union in accordance with the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act - University or Community College in accordance with the Higher Education Act - National research institute - Public institutions for technical assistance in accordance with the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act - A non-profit research institute for science and technology established in accordance with the civil law or other laws - Other science and technology research institutes or profit-oriented corporations affiliated research institutes 4. A person recommended by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology who wants to work in the fields of natural science and highly advanced industrial technology at a government funded research center, national research institute, corporate research institute and others. - A holder of a master degree in engineering who has R&D experiences in the respective field for at least 3 years - A holder of a doctoral degree in engineering - A professor (visa type: E-1) and researcher (visa type: E-3) invited for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology's new growth power areas of the WCU project (A promotion to foster research-oriented universities at global level)
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY 󰁾 CONTENTS	You are allowed to stay for up to 5 years
VISAS ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HEAD OF THE DIPLOMATIC MISSION	1. A single-entry visa valid for 1 year or less will be issued to a natural scientist or advanced industrial technology scientist who works at a research institute receiving research funds from the government (excluding China and Cuba) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   ① Application for the visa issuance (form no. 17), passport, one standard size photograph, fee ② Relevant documents for the host institution ③ Degree or documents proving your professional experiences ④ Employment contract ※ The head of a diplomatic mission abroad may request/omit additional documents if it is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the qualifications of the inviter and the invitee   2. Research activities at research institutes designated by the Defense Acquisition Program Act (excluding China and Cuba) Eligible Applicants : a single entry visa valid for one year or less will be issued to a scientist who works at a research institute that is commissioned by the Minister of Defense in accordance with the Special Act on Defense Industry. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   ① Application for the visa issuance (form no. 17), passport, one standard size photograph, fee ② Any relevant documents concerning the establishment of the host institutions ③ Degree or documents proving your professional experiences ④ Employment Contract ※ The head of a diplomatic mission abroad may request/omit additional documents if it is deemed necessary to examine the purpose of entry, genuieness of the invitation, and the qualifications of the inviter and the invitee
E-VISA                           󰁾 CONTENTS E-VISA	e-Visa policy is a policy which issues an online visa to those who do not need to visit a Korean embassy/consulate general for a consul interview to obtain a visa, such as professors and researchers. The policy is geared towards attracting foreign talents, providing them with a simple visa procedure. 1. Eligible Applicants Professional workers (E-1, E-3, E-4, E-5 and E-7 with Gold Cards) and their Dependent Family members (F-3), Medical Tourists (F-3) and their accompanying family members and caregivers (C-3-3, G-1-10), Frequent Business Visitor (C-3-4), Group Tourists (C-3-2)* and Prospective Investors through the Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (C-3-1)** are eligible to apply for e-visas. - If you have any of the visas mentioned above, you are eligible to apply for both a ‘visa issued at the discretion of the Chief of Mission’ and a ‘confirmation of visa issuance'. All applicants for the above visas are requested to submit the same required documents. * Group Tourists refer to those whose visa applications are submitted by a domestic travel agency designated by the head of Korean diplomatic mission abroad (approved by the Minister of Justice) ** Prospective Investors for Public Business refer to those whose visa applications are submitted by a promotion agency designated by the Minister of Justice 2. Issuing Authority Minister of Justice 3. Who Can Apply? Eligible foreigner Inviter (applying on behalf of a visa applicant: foreigner) ☞ Please see "E-1 Professorship e-Visa" for application methods, fee payment and e-visa issuance confirmation print-out
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION                                                   󰁾 CONTENTS ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION                                                                         󰁾 CONTENTS ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISA ISSUANCE CONFIRMATION                                                           󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Natural Science Research, Research and Development for Industrial Science and Technology Eligible Applicants - A scientist for natural science research or highly advanced industrial technology research and development working at a research institute that is established in accordance with the Support for Specific Research Institutes Act and the Act on the Establishment․Management and Promotion of Government-Funded Research Institutes Act 2. Researching at research institutes designated by the Defense Acquisition Program Act Eligible Applicants - A scientist researching at a research institute established in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Program Act 3. Natural Science Research or Highly Advanced Science Research and Development Eligible Applicants Corporate research institutes, Industrial Technology Research Association in accordance with the Industrial Technology Research Association Act, University or Community College in accordance with the Education Act, National Research Institutes, Public Institutes supporting technology in accordance with the Industrial Technology Research Association Act, Non-Profit Research Center established in accordance with the civil law and other laws, Profit-oriented corporation, association, and other science and technology research centers - A scientist working at following organizations or associations in order to research and develop natural science or industrial technology in accordance with the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act   REQUIRED DOCUMENTS common #1, 2, 3 ① Application for the visa issuance confirmation (form no.21), passport, one standard size photograph ② A relevant document for the establishment of the host institution - A certificate of business registration or business incorporation ③ A degree or a document proving your professional experiences ④ Employment contract ➠ If you hire a representative, you need to submit a power of attorney, a proof of employment and your representative IDs ※ The head of an immigration (branch) office may request/omit additional documents if it is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the qualifications of the inviter and the invitee   4. Technicians of Advanced Science A person recommended by the Minister of the Education, Science and Technology and who wants to work at government-funded research institutes, national research center, corporate research institutes and other research institutes for engineering Eligible Applicants   A visa will be issued if you have the visa issuance confirmation issued by the head of an immigration (branch) office or the head of a diplomatic mission abroad after the Minister of Justice's approval. (including Chinese and Cuban citizens) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   ① The application for the visa issuance confirmation (enclosed form no.21), passport, one standard size photograph ② A document relevant to the establishment of the host institution - Business registration or Certificate of all matters of corporate register ③ An employment contract or confirmation for the prospective hiring ④ An employment recommendation from the Minister of Education, Science and Technology - However, an employment recommendation letter and a document proving the necessity of employment issued by the respective mayor or provincial governor if you want to work in a special economic zone ※ You are exempt from submitting a degree and a document proving your professional experiences ➠ If your representative applies on your behalf, additional documents such as a power of attorney, a proof of current employment status and ID card of the representative are required. ※ The head of a immigration (branch) office may request/omit additional documents if it is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the qualifications of the inviter and the invitee   5. Eligible applicants for the visa in regards with the Agreement on simplifying visa procedure between the government of the Republic of Korea and the government of the Republic of India A. Eligible Applicants : Employment visitor Any person working as an executive, technical expert, and manager which require many experiences, at a company or an organization that is legally registered. (i.e.) an employee relocated within the company, contractual service provider*, a person working for the contractual service provider, and freelance expert and others * Contractual Service Provider : refers to someone who works for an Indian company but sent to the Republic of Korea in accordance with the company's contract with another Korean company * Freelance expert : provides services and technology transfers while not being tied to any corporations or individuals B. Visa Types and Visa Issuances Visa types : depending on the details and status of your employment, you will be given the D-7, D-8, D-9, E-3, E-4, and E-7 visa. Visa Issuance : a visa will be issued by the visa issuance confirmation which is also issued by a local immigration office ※ Employment visas are multiple-entry visas, therefore, they will be issued by the visa issuance confirmations REQUIRED DOCUMENTS   Common Application ① Application for the visa issuance confirmation (form no. 21), passport, one standard size photograph Relocated employees within the company ② Dispatch order or a proof of employment which indicates that you have worked there for at least one year ③ A copy of permission to establish a branch office or a contact office Contractual Services Provider or those who support the provider ② A proof of employment issued by the employer, any documents relevant to the establishment of the company(organization) such as a business registration issued by the government of India ③ Any documents proving the service contract with Korean company or organizations Independent professionals (Freelance Expert) ② Any documents proving your deal such as an employment contract or a service contract ③ Degree, Licenses in relevant fields, any documents proving at least one year of your professional experience ➠ If your representative applies on your behalf, additional documents such as a power of attorney, a proof of current employment status and ID card of the representative are required. ※ The head of the immigration (branch) office may request/omit additional documents if it is deemed necessary to examine the genuineness of the invitation and the qualifications of the inviter and the invitee