The importance of E2 visa

  • Please ensure that you are in possession of the E-2 visa prior to arriving in Korea. You cannot attend the EPIK orientation, nor work in Korea, without the E-2 visa(except F4, F2-1 or F5 visa holders).

How to apply for an E2 visa

  • 1 copy of your signed contract
  • Notice of Appointment (from EPIK)
  • Your passport
  • visa application form (provided at the Korean Embassy/Consulate)
  • visa application fee (varies among countries)
  • 2 recent passport-sized photos.
  • Original undergraduate diploma
  • 1 sealed transcript issued from your university.

The date of E2 visa issuance

  • It depends on the country and state, but normally it takes approximately 5~7 working days.