Professional Employment (E-7) / Top-Tier Visa
Professional Employment (E-7) / Top-Tier Visa is a residence route in South Korea (Lavoro). E-7: Korean employer, degree + experience, salary ≥ minimum (≈80% GNI). Top-Tier visa (launched late 2025) for globally top-ranked talent with high income in advanced industries. Low confidence on Top-Tier criteria. Gov fees ~KRW 530,000 for family.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Optional flat 19% on Korean employment income; remittance basis for foreign income first 5 yrs.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 300 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Optional flat 19% on Korean employment income; remittance basis for foreign income first 5 yrs. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.