2026 Foreign Professional Talent E-7-1 Employment Recommendation Recruitment Notice (No. 2026-51)
SMEs meeting the annual salary requirement of over 31.12 million KRW can receive recommendations for visa issuance to support the settlement of excellent foreign students.
- Eligible
- SMEs seeking to hire foreign professionals
- Deadline
- 상시 접수
This program supports SMEs in obtaining employment recommendation letters required for issuing Ministry of Justice visas (E-7-1) for hiring foreign professionals. Applications are accepted year-round via the K-Work platform after registering as a corporate member and submitting required documents.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Issuance of employment recommendation letters for foreign professional talent (E-7-1)
- Application Period: Jan 30, 2026 ~ Year-round open recruitment
- Wage Requirement: Annual salary of 31.12 million KRW or more (Feb 1, 2026 ~ Dec 31, 2026)
- Submission Channel: Online application via K-work platform (k-work.or.kr)
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs defined under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Meeting the Ministry of Justice's wage requirement (annual salary of 31.12 million KRW or more)
- Foreign applicants must hold an associate degree or higher
- Foreign applicants must have a major related to the introduced occupation
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Jan 30, 2026 ~ Year-round open recruitment
- Application Method: Online submission via K-Work platform after corporate membership registration
- Process: Application Submission -> External Review (approx. 2 weeks) -> Employment Recommendation -> Visa Application
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME CEOs planning to hire foreign professional talent who require assistance with the Ministry of Justice visa issuance procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs seeking to hire foreign professionals. Details: SMEs defined under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Meeting the Ministry of Justice's wage requirement (annual salary of 31.12 million KRW or more); Foreign applicants must hold an associate degree or higher; Foreign applicants must have a major related to the introduced occupation.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME).
Last updated · Source: Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) — official notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.