South Korea•Asia2–4 weeks
$40 USD
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Industrial training visa for employees of Korean companies' overseas subsidiaries or technology partners, up to 2 years.
The South Korean D-3 Industrial Trainee visa enables foreign workers to receive hands-on training in Korean industrial processes and technical skills. Applicants must work for an overseas subsidiary or partner of a Korean company with a qualifying relationship. Trainees must be production-level staff aged 18-40 with 3+ months' prior experience and Korean language proficiency (TOPIK/KLAT level 2).
The visa permits stays of up to 2 years and is renewable. Fees are USD 50 for single-entry or USD 80 for multiple-entry. Spouses cannot work independently; dependents are not covered. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks. The training plan must be approved by the relevant Korean ministry and focus on skills transfer, not general labor.
This visa is ideal for technical staff and skilled workers at foreign subsidiaries of Korean companies or technology partners who need to master specific Korean industrial processes or equipment as part of a structured training program.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Must be an employee of an overseas subsidiary, joint venture, or partner firm of a Korean industrial company.
The Korean host company must have a qualifying business relationship (e.g., overseas direct investment, technology export contract of at least USD $100,000, or industrial plant export of at least USD $500,000).
The trainee must be a production-level worker (not a manager or administrator).
The training must be necessary and involve skills that cannot be acquired outside of Korea.
The host company must be a registered industrial establishment (기술연수업체).
Trainee must be between 18 and 40 years old.
Must have at least 3 months of experience with the local overseas entity.
Must meet Korean language proficiency requirements (e.g., TOPIK/KLAT level 2) or provide an interpreter/language training agreement.
Valid passport and visa application form with photo.
Certificate of Visa Issuance (사증발급인정서).
Home company's registration or establishment certificate.
Letter of employment from the home company confirming the trainee's production-staff role.
Proof of qualifying business relationship (e.g., overseas investment report, technology export contract, or plant export documents).
Training plan detailing the contents and environment.
Proof of Korean language proficiency or interpreter/training agreement.
Documents proving the host company's status as an authorized training company and number of permanent domestic workers.
Identity guarantee and proof of insurance (workers' compensation, health, etc.).
| D-3 Industrial Trainee Visa Application | — |
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