Visa & paperwork
What documents an E-2 teaching visa needs, in what order, and how long each step takes — apostille, criminal record check, degree verification, and the F-series alternatives.
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- Visa & Paperwork2026-08-14 — 3 min read
How long does it take to go from applying to standing in a Korean classroom?
The gap between sending your first application and starting work in Korea is set almost entirely by your documents, not by the hiring. Interviews and offers can happen in a week or two; the criminal background check, the apostille and the visa issuance are what decide your start date. Teachers who begin their paperwork before they have an offer routinely start a month or more ahead of teachers who wait.
- Visa & Paperwork2026-07-09 — 3 min read
What documents do you need for an E-2 visa in Korea?
An E-2 teaching visa normally needs a bachelor''s degree, a national criminal background check, sealed transcripts and a passport — with the degree and the background check apostilled. Gather them in that order, because the apostille step is what takes the longest.