You will need a visa and a residence permit to teach English in Korea, both of which must be obtained within 90 days of entry. A great majority of people who come to Korea to teach English have employment set up prior to arrival, though some enter the country on a tourist visa and change them after finding employment and procuring the necessary documents.
What documents are required for obtaining a visa teaching English in Korea?
- Sponsorship guarantee form (notarized) - shin won pojunso
- Contract of not less than one year and not more than two years - ko yeong kyeyakso
- Certificate of Employment - chaejik junmyungso
These three forms will be supplied by your employer. It is recommended that you arrange to have the documents one month in advance to allow for errors or anything else that may holdup the process.
In order to get sponsorship from a Korean company or academic institution you should also prepare the following:
- Statement of purpose, or short essay about why you want to teach in Korea
- Resume or CV
- Passport-size photos
- Original university/college diploma (must be at least a BA)
- Official university/college transcripts
- Reference letter
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