Maritime Crew (E-10)

Maritime Crew (E-10)
ACTIVITIES ALLOWED	A coastwise crew hired domestically A fishing ship crew of 20 ton or heavier fishing boat hired domestically A cruise crew of 2,000 ton or heavier cruise ship hired domestically Previously, Vessel Crew(E-10) and Non-professional Employment(E-9) was included in the same category in accordance with 'Rules for Non-professional Occupations'. Currently, however, separate rules apply for Vessel Crew(E-10), which are not subjected to the employment permission policy.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANT	Coastwise Crew(E-10-1) - A person who is a member of coastwise crew of businesses defined in Article 3(1), (2) and Article 23(1) of the Maritime Transport Act and a person who has signed a labor contract, working in those businesses for more than 6 months in accordance with Article 3(5) of the Vessel Crew Act. (However, this is limited to the crew on a coastwise ship applicable to the Vessel Crew Act (excluding fishing boats), and weighs 5 tones or more.) Fishing Ship Crew(E-10-2) - A person who is a member of fishing ship crew of business defined in Sub-section (1) of Article 8(1) and sub-section (1) of Article 43(1) of the Fishery Act and a person who has signed a labor contract working on the ship (which weighs 20 tones or more) for more than 6 months and who is a sailor defined as Article 3(5) of the Vessel Crew Act. Cruise Crew (E-10-3) - A person who is a member of cruise crew of business defined in Article 3(5) of the Maritime Transport Act and a person who has signed a contract which indicates that he/she is going to work there for at least 6 months. Also a person who is a sailor defined as Article 3(5) of the Vessel Crew Act, and the ship he/she is on board must weigh 2,000 tones or more as set forth as Article 3 of the presidential decree of the Maritime Transport Act.
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	1 year
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF STAY	You are restricted to apply for 'Participation in activities outside of the current status of stay'.
CHANGE OR ADDITION OF WORKPLACE	When you can not continue to work normally due to business suspension/closure or etc., you can apply for change of workplace with recommendation given by National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives. Required Documents ① an application form(Report Form, No.34), passport and Alien Registration Card, fee ② an employment recommendation letter issued by the Korea Shipping Association or National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives ③ a sailor employment contract ④ business license ⑤ any documents relevant to industrial accident or a medical certificate (if it's deemed necessary.) ⑥ a reference letter
GRANT OF STATUS	You are not eligible to apply for 'Grant of Status'.
CHANGE OF STATUS	You are not eligible to apply for 'Change of Status'.
EXTENSION OF STAY                                                   󰁾 CONTENTS EXTENSION OF STAY	1. Extension Standards and Procedure A. Extension Standards Up to 1 year for one time extension for vessel crew and to the maximum of 3 years from the date of entry - If you are granted permit to extend your employment activity period based on a re-employment, the maximum duration of your stay is 4 and 10 months starting from the initial entry date. Required Documents ① an application form(Report Form, No.34), passport and Alien Registration Card, fee ② a sailor employment contract ③ a copy of business license ④ a reference letter ⑤ a letter of recommendation for foreigner crew (E-10-1, E-10-3, Korea Shipping Association), A letter of recommendation for employment extension of crew) (E-10-2, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives) ⑥ Acceptable documents for proof of residency (i.e. Lease contract, confirmation of provided residence, a mail giving the notice of the expiry date of your period of sojourn, a utility bill payment for any public services, receipt of university housing fee and others.) A job applicant can apply for the Extension of Stay within 3 months from the date of termination of employment. - Eligible applicants: A person who has valid period of sojourn of at least 4 months (within the maximum period ; 3 years) - Required Documents ① an application form (Report Form, No.34), passport and Alien Registration Card ② a pledge ※ No fee for Extension of Stay 2. Procedures for Extension of employment period for an employee of expired sailor employment contract (Special re-employment case) A. Eligible Applicants A person who entered the country with a Coastwise Crew(E-10-1), a Fishing Ship Crew(E-10-2) or a Cruise Crew(E-10-3) visa, who is at the end of the 3 years and whose current employer wants to renew the contract with him/her ※ National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives issues 󰡔Reference of Extension of employment period for an employee of an expired sailor employment contract󰡕【Appendix 2】 B. Period Allowed Up to 1 year for one time extension and to the maximum of 4 years and 10 months from the date of entry C. Procedure of Application You may apply from 2 months earlier than the expiry date to the expiry date, unless you have reasons for otherwise. ※ Your period of sojourn can not exceed 4 years and 10 months from the date of the entry. D. Required Documents ① an application form(Report Form, No.34), passport and Alien Registration Card, fee ② Reference of Extension of employment period for an employee of expired sailor employment contract ③ sailor employment contract ④ a copy of business license ⑤ a reference letter(if guarantee period expired) ⑥ Acceptable documents for proof of residency (i.e. Lease contract, confirmation of provided residence, a mail giving the notice of the expiry date of your period of sojourn, a utility bill payment for any public services, receipt of university housing fee and others.)
RE-ENTRY PERMIT	1. Implementation of Re-entry Permit Exemption (as of Dec. 1, 2010 revision of enforcement regulations) - If you are registered and plan to return to the ROK within 1 year from the departure date, you are exempt from Re-entry Permit. - If your period of sojourn remains less than 1 year, you are exempt from Re-entry Permit for the remaining days. - If you are required to obtain the permission due to entry regulation, you can apply for the permission from a local Immigration Office/Branch Office without fee.
ALIEN REGISTRATION 󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Required Documents for Registration ① an application form(Report Form, No.34), passport, one standardized photo, fee ② Transport operation license for coastwise passengers or Transport operation license for coastwise freight ③ Health Check-up Results (It must be sealed in an envelope, Do not open the envelop.) ※ Drug test must be included. (as of Aug. 1, 2012) ④ a document indicating a member of Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance or Accident Insurance
EMPLOYMENT CHANGES REPORTING                                                                 󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Employment Changes Reporting A. A person in notification duty An employer who has hired a foreign employee of Non-professional Employment (E-9) visa B. Reporting Period An employer has to report to a local Immigration Office with jurisdiction over his/her residence within 15 days of occurrence in accordance with Article 19(1) (notification duty of an employer of foreign employees) of Law, and Article 24(2) (reporting of an employer of foreign employees) of enforcement ordinances. C. How to Report Visit and Report -Visit a local office in person Fax (1577-1346) and E-Application (www.hikorea.go.kr) - Regardless of a local office (automatically sorted on system) - Available only in Reporting Period(within 15 days of occurrence D. Required Documents A notification for changes in foreign employees(trainees) form(Report form, No.32), a copy of Alien Registration Card, a copy of a business registration certificate When an employer directly reports the change: employer’s ID card When a representative (employee) reports the change: a power of attorney, certificate of employment, the employee’s ID card E. Reasons for Reporting When a foreigner resigned or were dismissed before the term of contract ends - Not when a foreigner resigned after completing the contract When a foreigner died When a foreigner is missing When an important part of employment contract has is changed - when the period of employment is changed - when an employer or the president is changed - when a name of workplace is changed - when a workplace is relocated 2. Duty of Employer Comply with reporting duty Carry out management duty with good will to prevent absence without a notice, human rights violation, unfair treatment, and/or payment delay take measures for employed crew to carry Alien Registration Card or passport when they are out. Provide the list of employed crew in the workplace as a preparation for inspection from relevant agencies. Take immediate measure to help employed crew to depart when they wish to do so. * If it is confirmed that a host is not properly complying with his/her duty, the issuance of confirmation of visa issuance may be limited.