Summary of changes to D-10 (job seeking) visa internship activities and training

Essential guide for foreign job seekers and company managers

As the number of foreigners staying in Korea on a job-seeking (D-10) visa and preparing for employment increases,
It has become very important to accurately understand the necessary procedures and requirements when starting a training (internship) activity or changing training institutions.

This guide is based on official immigration standards.
This is an informative material that summarizes key contents in one place, including training start requirements, changes to training institutions, reasons for rejection, and documents to be submitted.

1. Basic regulations for D-10 visa training activities

This regulation applies to D-10-1 (General Job Search) visa holders.
It applies when starting internship (training) activities or changing training institutions within the range of occupations from professor (E-1) to specific activity (E-7).

Related laws

• Article 35 of the Immigration Control Act

• Article 44 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Control Act

• Article 49-2 of the Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Control Act

important criteria

• Even during the 90-day grace period for alien registration
  → If a reason for training occurs, reporting is required regardless of registration.

• Internship (training) is not possible in the following cases:

  • Technology Startup (D-10-2) visa holder

  • Persons who changed to D-10-1 after E-1~E-7 employment experience

2. Standard for reporting start of training and change of training institution (within 15 days)

If you start training or change training institutions,
Must be reported within 15 days from the date of occurrenceYou have to do it.

Based on training period

• Up to 1 year within D-10 stay period

• In the same company, a maximum of 6 months is allowed.

Occupations available for training

• E-1 ~ E-7 applicable occupations

• Simple part-time jobs (restaurants, cafes, etc.) are not permitted.

• Excluded fields

  • E-6-2 (Entertainment/entertainment industry)

  • E-7-4 (skilled workforce)

     

Training institution requirements

• E-1~E-7 visaOrganizations qualified to hire

• Subscription to employment insurance, etc.normal workplaceIt has to be recognized

Training allowance standard

• Based on training (internship) contract

• Minimum wage or higher must be paid

working conditions

• Working hours:Up to 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week

• More than 1 month ~ Less than 6 monthsA formal training contract is required.

• Simple test work and experiential work areNot recognized as training

3. What is a change in training institution?

In the following cases:Subject to report change to training institutioncorresponds to.

• job seekerWhen you are hired as an intern and begin training

• Existing training institutesIn case of change of institution or business name

4. Main reasons for refusal (rejection) of training report

Your training report may be rejected if any of the following reasons apply.

① Requirements not met

• Lack of training qualification requirements for foreigners

• If the company fails to meet the requirements for hiring foreigners

② Companies that abuse interns

• Within the last 6 months

  • Internship → Number of foreigners who were not hired
    Exceeding 10% of full-time workers

  • Companies with less than 10 employees20% standard

• However, those who are actually hired after completing the internship are not subject to this restriction.

③ Exceeding the training period for the same company

• in the same companyInternship history exceeding 6 monthsReject if present

5. Documents to be submitted when starting or changing training

When reporting training, you must prepare the documents below.

Required Documents

• Alien registration information change report form

• Training (internship) contract

• Training institution registration documents (copy of business registration certificate, etc.)

• Training institution employment insurance subscriber list

※ During the screening processYou may be asked to submit additional documents.

D-10 Training activities, why are they important?

D-10 visa training is not just an internship experience,
This is a key step in determining whether to convert to an E-7 work visa.

If you accurately understand the training period, institutional requirements, job scope, and reason for rejection,
Safe and legal preparation for employment is possible without unnecessary concerns.

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