How to Get an E-7 Visa as an Education Manager (1312) in Korea

If you are being hired to manage an educational institution, training organization, or academic program in Korea, your visa category may be:

👉 E-7-1 (Specialty Occupation) – Education Manager (1312)

1️⃣ Who Qualifies?

Education Managers are professionals responsible for:

Institutional operations
Curriculum planning
Budget and HR management
Academic strategy
Organizational leadership

This is not a teaching-focused visa (E-2) and not a research visa (E-3).

2️⃣ Eligibility Checklist

Requirement	Details
Visa Type	E-7-1
Job Code	1312
Degree	Bachelor’s or higher
Experience	Management experience required
Employment Contract	Required
Salary	Must meet E-7 threshold
Organization	Legally registered educational entity

3️⃣ How to Change D-10 to E-7 (1312)

① Secure management-level contract
→ ② Confirm job classification (1312)
→ ③ Prepare organizational chart & JD
→ ④ Apply for status change
→ ⑤ Approval → Begin employment

4️⃣ Common Approval Risks

Job primarily teaching-based
Title “Director” but no management authority
Insufficient salary level
Small institution with unrealistic managerial structure

E-7 (1312) is intended for strategic-level education management professionals.
Clear documentation of managerial authority and institutional structure is essential.

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