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Table of Contents
- What is an E-9 General Foreign Worker?
- What is an H-2 Visit Employment Worker?
- Criteria for Employers' Choice
- Final Summary
Who can work and how?
If you are an employer looking to hire foreign workers, you should understand the differences between “E-9 General Foreign Workers” and “H-2 Visit Employment Workers.”
While both allow foreign employment, they differ clearly in purpose, procedures, and hiring method.
Therefore, it is recommended to check the government website below for accurate information.
E-9 General Foreign Workers
- Only citizens from 16 countries that have signed agreements with Korea can apply
- Selected and admitted through the Employment Permit System (EPS)
- Eligible industries: manufacturing, agriculture & livestock, construction, fisheries
- Workers are assigned by the government and enter after pre-training
- Workers can only work at designated workplaces (no free job change)
- Ministry of Employment and Labor approval is required
H-2 Visit Employment Workers
- Issued to overseas Koreans (some eligible for F-4 visas)
- Can apply only if they meet conditions such as having family in Korea
- Qualification granted by passing certain exams or meeting residence requirements
- Employment is relatively free, not subject to EPS
- Can work in a wider range of industries beyond manufacturing (some restrictions apply)
- More freedom to change jobs or job types
How should employers choose?
| Category | E-9 General Worker | H-2 Visit Worker |
| Employment System | Employment Permit System (EPS) | Visit Employment System |
| Nationality Restriction | 16 agreement countries | Overseas Koreans eligible for F-4 |
| Employment Process | Assigned and approved by government | Entered on personal basis |
| Employer Requirements | Must have employment permit | No special permit needed (industry registration required) |
| Industry Scope | Limited | Relatively broad |
| Job Transfer | Restricted | Relatively flexible |
Final Summary
E-9 workers are assigned by the government, while H-2 workers can find employment on their own if they meet certain conditions.
Employers should choose the right system based on their industry and workforce needs.
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