Getting a teaching visa for Korea, private schools

How do I get the teaching visa for a private school position?

Several steps need to be taken in order to obtain the teaching visa for a private school teaching job in Korea. These steps can be easily negotiated by following the guidelines below.

After you have found a teaching job in Korea, these documents need to be prepared:

• An Apostilled copy of your degree certificate
• 4 Passport size Photos
• An Apostilled Criminal Record Check (this must be an FBI level check for US citizens)
• Applicant Health Statement (Download here)
• Signed contract with the school
• Photocopy of the picture page of your passport

Once you have all of these documents ready, they need to be sent to Korea via courier mail (DHL, FEDEX etc.). The school will then take your documents to immigration who will process your blue number. This number is your visa issuance number and usually takes around 5 days to process at Korean immigration.

When finalised, the school will email you the blue number and it needs to be taken to your local Korean Embassy or Consulate along with your passport and one passport photo. This is the point where you can arrange to have an interview with the Embassy which is just a very brief chat and nothing to fear! Sometimes this isn't necessary but it's usually best to schedule one anyway.

The visa is then put into your passport (can take up to 5 working days) and you are ready to go. For more information on how to get your Diploma and Criminal Record Check Apostilled in your home country, please see our Apostille section.