South Korea Jobs 2025 – South Korea Work Visa 2025

Dreaming of working in South Korea? The opportunity is here! Applications for the 2025 South Korea Work Visa are now open. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from eligibility to application, ensuring you have all the information you need.

Important: This visa can only be applied for through the official website. Beware of agents claiming they can help, as this is a direct application process to avoid fraud.

Key Dates and Schedule

• Application Period: March 14, 2025, to March 28, 2025
• Lottery Results Announcement: April 11, 2025
• Registration for Successful Applicants: April 14, 2025, to April 23, 2025
• Korean Language Test Date Announcement: May 15, 2025
• Korean Language Test Period: May to August 2025 (Results announced late August)
• Skill Test Document Submission: September 3, 2025, to September 5, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Pakistani citizen aged 18 to 39 years (born between April 15, 1985, and June 14, 2007).
• Minimum education: Matriculation (10th grade).
• No physical disabilities.
• No criminal record in Pakistan.
• No history of illegal stay in South Korea.
• Both male and female can apply.

Application Process

1. Download Forms:
   • Obtain the application and bank challan forms from the official website.
2. Registration Fee:
   • Pay the 1,000 PKR registration fee at any HBL (Habib Bank Limited) branch.
   • Upload the challan form during online registration.
3. Online Registration:
   • Register online during the application period (March 14-28).
   • Use your National Identity Card (NIC) for registration.
   • Choose your preferred test center (Islamabad or Karachi).
   • Select your desired job sector: Manufacturing, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, or Construction.
4. Lottery Results:
   • Check the results on April 11.
5. Successful Applicants’ Registration:
   • If selected, register between April 14-23.
   • Prepare the following documents:
     • NIC.
     • Two color photos with a blue background.
     • Color copy of your passport (if available, obtain one urgently).
6. Korean Language Test:
   • Prepare for the test; if you have no previous experience learning Korean language, begin learning immediately at a reputable academy.
   • Test dates will be announced on May 15, and tests will be conducted between May and August.
   • The test results will be available at the end of August.
7. Skill Test:
   • If you have any skill based certifications, you may hand them in from September 3rd to the 5th.
8. Visa Issuance:
   • Passing both the language and skill tests means you’ve secured the work visa.

Important Notes

• The entire process, including registration, passport, language training, tests, and medical, should cost less than 100,000 PKR.
• Do not pay any agents; report any solicitations to the FIA (Federal Investigation Agency).
• Follow the instruction on the advertisement picture, for proper online document upload procedure.

Key Takeaways

• This is a direct application process; no agents are needed.
• Prepare thoroughly for the Korean language test.
• Ensure all documents are accurate and submitted on time.

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