Ministry of Justice
Job-seeker visa (D-10-1) (구직)
Checked Nov 4, 2026 against hikorea.go.kr
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Go to official pageWhat it is
After a bachelor's degree, the D-10 visa gives you time in Korea to look for a job. It is a points visa for looking for a job. You cannot take a regular job on it, but short internships that pay a training allowance are allowed.
Who can apply
Bachelor's degree or higher, and 60 of 190 points. Points come from age, degree, Korean (TOPIK), work experience, and study or training in Korea, plus bonus items such as a top-ranked university, Fortune 500 work, or a STEM degree. Immigration-law violations subtract points.
Cost or pay
The visa fee, plus proof of funds in a bank account
Visa
D-10-1. From abroad, a 6-month single-entry visa. Up to 3 years in total, depending on your points.
Next deadline
Apply at a Korean consulate in your home country or the country where you live.
How to apply
- Check the rules on the official page to see if you can apply.
- Get your documents ready.
- Check the official page for the steps.