E-7 Transportation & Logistics Manager (1512) Visa Guide – D-10 to E-7 Change Process 2025

 This article reflects the latest immigration guidelines as of December 2025.

If you received a job offer to manage logistics operations or oversee transportation centers in Korea, you may wonder whether you qualify for an E-7 visa.

Transportation & Logistics Manager (1512) refers to professionals responsible for managing logistics networks, dispatch systems, and distribution centers at an organizational level. Immigration authorities evaluate managerial authority rather than operational field tasks.

Here is what foreign job seekers must understand.

1. Scope of the Position

1. Logistics and transportation strategy planning
2. Dispatch and route management
3. Distribution center operations oversight
4. Cost, delivery, and quality control
5. Workforce and contractor supervision

Drivers and field dispatch staff do not qualify.

2. Applicable Visa Category

1. E-7 (Professional / Specific Activities)
2. Change of status: D-10 → E-7
3. Advantage for global supply chain experience

Managerial scope is strictly reviewed.

3. Core Approval Requirements (Checklist)

Category	Requirement	Check
Education	Degree in logistics, trade, business or equivalent experience	☐
Experience	Proven logistics or transportation management experience	☐
Position Level	Organization-level operational authority	☐
Salary	Generally above national income benchmark	☐
Company Status	Legally operating entity with employment insurance	☐
Necessity	Clear justification for hiring foreign manager	☐

4. E-7 Hiring & Change of Status Process

Step	Procedure	Key Point
01	Job offer confirmed	Official hiring decision
02	Employment contract signed	Salary & job scope clearly stated
03	Job description prepared	Detailed managerial responsibilities
04	Organizational authority defined	Clear logistics management scope
05	Salary review	Meets GNI benchmark
06	Corporate eligibility check	Financial stability & insurance
07	Justification prepared	Strategic necessity explained
08	Documents prepared	Degree & experience verification
09	Change of status applied	D-10 → E-7 submission
10	Immigration review	Approval & ARC update

Practical Tips

• Emphasize supply chain management and operational authority.
• Provide data on logistics scale and revenue.
• Ensure salary reflects managerial responsibility.
• Show international logistics partnerships when applicable.

Final Advice

E-7 Transportation & Logistics Manager (1512) is legally possible, but approval depends on demonstrating strategic operational leadership.

Before applying, confirm:

• Scope of authority
• Salary level
• Company scale
• Strategic necessity

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