Evaluate your age, education, and career to see if you reach the
60-point threshold for the Korea Job Seeking Visa (D-10).
The D-10 visa scoring system requires 60 points for qualification. Major score boosters include Korean proficiency (TOPIK) and higher education degrees within Korea. If you have a STEM degree, you are entitled to 5 bonus points—make sure to include them in your calculation.
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The D-10 visa is designed for foreigners who wish to stay in Korea for job-seeking activities or internships. To qualify, you must reach 60 points out of 190 in the point-based evaluation system.
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Quick answers to common questions.
To qualify for the D-10 job-seeking visa, you generally need to score at least 60 points total, with a minimum of 20 points from basic criteria (Age + Education).
Yes, holding a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree gives you an additional 5 bonus points toward your D-10 application.
The D-10 visa is usually granted for 6-month terms and can be extended up to a total of 2 years, provided you show active job-seeking efforts.