EPS (Ministry of Employment and Labor) · February 12, 2026

- Starting February 12, 2026, Overseas Korean (F-4) visas will be issued and status of residence granted upon verification of ethnic Korean status. - Applications to change status of residence from Visiting Employment (H-2) to Overseas Korean (F-4) can be made via the HiKorea e-civil service; the fee for permission to change is waived until December 31, 2027 (the fee for the issuance of a residence permit must be paid separately). - New issuance of Visiting Employment (H-2) visas has been suspended. Online cancellation and automatic refunds for H-2 employment training and Certificates of Employment in the Construction Industry are available up to the day before enrollment or designated issuance.