Part of a series on ESL in Korea
Chapter One- The Job
Chapter Two- Before Coming to Korea
Overview Are you employable? Compensation and benefits How much can I save? Private lessons When do schools hire? Job hunt advice How to check out the school before deciding Schedules Employment process Contracts Salary Accommodation Airfare Proof of onward travel Vacation and National Holidays Severance bonus Medical Insurance Taxation Know your expatriate taxation Tax issues for Canadian expats Pension National Pension Offices Visa Sponsorship Alien Registration Card Immigration Visas Visa application form Multiple entry visa Visa expiration Permission to work a 2nd job Letter of Release Visa run Fukuoka visa run Osaka visa run Surviving and succeeding as a teacher in Korea Teacher training KOTESOL Teaching resources Classroom games Legal matters English-speaking lawyers throughout Korea Labor Board Labor Standards Act

Completing the visa application form is fairly straightforward.

You can either find them at immigration, Korean embassies or consulates, or you can print the pdf version here. If you don't have the the Adobe Reader software installed to see this file, you can download it here for free.

Some helpful points for teachers on filling out the form:

• Box 11 - Issuing Authority - The nation of your citizenship

• Box 19 - Purpose of Entry - To teach English for ______________ (your employer)

• Box 21 - Desired Length of Stay - One Year

• Box 23 - Address in Korea - Use your school's address and phone number

• Box 27 - Who will pay for your trip? - Give your school's name

• Box 31 - Reference in Korea - Give your school director's name and contact information