Ministry of Justice
No work experience needed for an E-7 visa (top-university STEM graduates)
Visa routeE-7, without the usual work-experience requirement
Checked Nov 4, 2026 against hikorea.go.kr
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Go to official pageWhat it is
Graduates of top universities in 9 Asian countries get extra help.
Who can apply
The same 9 countries and the same rules: 29 or under, TOPIK 2, and a STEM degree from a university in your country ranked in the QS top 1,000.
Cost or pay
You still need a job offer from a Korean employer.
Visa
E-7, without the usual work-experience requirement
Next deadline
No fixed date
Apply when a Korean employer offers you a job.
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.