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Republic of Korea: Government increases E-9 work visa quota to 165'000 for 2024

Announcement

29 Dec 2023

In December 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that it would increase the quota for E-9 work visas to 165'000 for the year 2024. In addition, the Ministry announced that it would allow foreign E-9 visa holders to work in accommodation facilities in four regions in South Korea. 

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2

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Implementation date

01 Jan 2024

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 29 Dec 2023
Labour market access In force

On 29 December 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that it would allow foreign E-9 visa holders to work in accommodation facilities in four regions in South Korea. 

The fou...

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Implementation date

01 Jan 2024

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2024

Updated: 29 Dec 2023
Labour market access

On 29 December 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that it would increase the quota for E-9 work visas to 165'000 for 2024. This marks an increase of 45'000 as compared to the quot...

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