Starting the process of expatriation

Member since 04 August 2020

BoyaHMember04 August 2020 10:16:18

Hi,

I am planning to move to South Korea within 2 years, I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting/finance and speak the language a bit, not completely fluent but I am still taking a class every week and keep progressing.

I was curious if there are people in my situation, with a BA that could get a visa to Seoul, which one?
And what will be my first steps to start the process of expatriation? I am not sure by where to start.

Should I touch base with visa consultants? Do you have anybody to recommend too?

Thank for your help

Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator05 August 2020 13:28:21

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Hello BoyaH,

Welcome to Expat.com

While waiting for fellow members to share their experiences and guidance with you, I would advise you to go through the articles of the Living in South Korea guide to do some research. You can start off by reading on Seoul's labour market to gauge your employability as an expat and to identify the job sectors which are in demand.

Hopefully, members having gone through the same process will be able to tell you how they have managed to move successfully to Seoul.

Best of luck,

Diksha
Team Expat.com

Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP18 August 2020 15:10:51

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Hi you really need to give more info...

Are you of Korean heritage?
Experience?
Passport country?
What skills do you have?

To work in a Korean company you need very good Korean, so that isn't an option for you. Apart from the obvious (Pandemic - huge unemployment etc) it is extremely hard to work in Korea. Koreans first (including those of "Korean blood").

Most expats (excluding foreign workers in factories etc) are
- English Teachers
- Teachers
- high end IT or Engineering professionals
- A few financial / legal experts

Overall not many. Quite possible with the right skill set, but most younger Expats are either English teachers or IT high flyers.