Korea Guide by WCS

By WCS Last reviewed and updated: July 18, 2026 · Checked against official Korean government sources. Key takeaways An E-2 application follows the Korean employer and visa-issuance-confirmation route; the current consular checklist controls the documents. For US applicants, confirm the sponsoring employer, degree or credential, apostilled criminal-history check and other requirements with Korea Immigration and the responsible Korean consulate. An apostilled FBI background check and apostilled diploma commonly need advance planning, but the FBI, apostille authorities and consulate do not promise one universal end-to-end timeline. Check current official service times before booking travel or a start date. You must register for a Residence Card (외국인등록증, formerly ARC) within 90 days of your entry stamp under Immigration Act Article 31; missing it can mean fines or worse. The FBI Identity History Summary is $18 per request and the US Department of State authentication/apostille fee is ...