💼 D-10 Job Seeker Visa Application Guide

Many people want to continue their job preparation in Korea after studying here, right? 😊

But realistically, you have to look for a company, write a resume, prepare for interviews... It takes quite a bit of time, doesn't it? ⏳

So VIVISA wants to introduce the D-10-1 Job-Seeking Visa for those people!

💡 What is the D-10-1 Visa?

The D-10-1 Visa allows you to do internships or job-seeking activities in Korea before official employment.

📍 Key Summary (as of the revision on 2025.10.29)

• Stay duration: Maximum stay of up to 3 years

• Visa extension criteria: Can be extended in units of 1 year

• Eligible job fields: Limited to professional fields (E-1~E-7)

• Internship duration:

  • For one company: Can work for up to 1 year

  • Cumulative internship period: No limit

• Note: You must report to immigration within 15 days after starting an internship.

Example)

✅ Internship at Company A for 1 year + Internship at Company B for 1 year = OK

❌ Continuously working for more than 1 year at the same company = Not allowed

🎯 Eligibility for D-10-1 Visa

D-10-1 is a point-based visa, and you need to score at least 60 out of 190 points to be granted approval.

And you must obtain at least 20 points in basic items.

💬 Tip: If you have graduated from a domestic university and reside within 3 years after acquiring a degree + have a TOPIK level 4 or above, you are exempt from the point system!

📝 D-10 Visa Application Documents