13/03/2026
π°π· SOUTH KOREA : E-9 VISA FACTORY WORKERS FOR MANUFACTURING AND SHIP BUILDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Step 1: Check if You Are Qualified
You must:
β Filipino citizen
β Age usually 18 β 38 years old
β No criminal record
β Physically and mentally fit
β No history of illegal stay in Korea
β Not color blind
β No Scar/TB History
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π Step 2: Register at POEA / DMW (Department of Migrant Workers
β’ Create E Registration account at DMW / POEA website
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π°π· Step 3: Study Korean Language (Very Important)
You need to pass EPS-TOPIK Korean Language Exam.
You will study:
β’ Basic Korean language (Message Jabez Korean Language Tutorial Center or Jabez Kltc Calamba Laguna )
β’ Listening & Reading
β’ Work safety & culture
π Many applicants review for months because exam is competitive.
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Step 4: Take the EPS-TOPIK Exam
If you PASS:
β You need to take the Skill Test ( to be announced by the DMW( former POEA).
If you FAIL:
β‘ You can retake next schedule
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Step 5: Skills Test (Mandatory)
β’ Physical test
β’ Skills evaluation
β€οΈ Medical Exam on Accredited Clinic,if FIT TO WORK. Submit on on line. ( Link to be posted).
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π Create account on eps.go.kr π this serves as your updated record of your application under EPS TOPIK
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βοΈ Step 7:
Once Selected:
β Sign the STANDARD LABOR CONTRACT and take Refresher Course at DMW/ Re medical and COTB Clearance/ VISA Application/Secure NBI Clearance/PEOS On line/Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar. Then wait for your TED (TEMPORARY ENTRY DATE).
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π« Step 8: Deployment/ Entry Date : On this date, You will pay SSS , PAG IBIG and OWWA Contribution. Then DMW will give you your Name Tag, the Legendary Blue jacket and your Flight ticket .
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π° Estimated Expenses
Usually lower compared to other countries because EPS TOPIK is government to government process.
Mostly includes:
β’ Exam fee - 24 US Dollar π΅
β’ Medical - 1500
β’ COTB - 1100
β’ Medical 1500
β’ Re- Medical - 1,500
β’ Plane Ticket- 17,000 - 24, 000
β’ Pocket Money - at least 20, 000
β’ VISA Application 3,900
π Common Factory Jobs for Filipinos in Korea
β’ Manufacturing
β’ Food processing
β’ Metal & machinery
β’ Electronics factory
β’ Plastic & packaging.
π°π· Most foreign workers on E-9 visas in manufacturing (factories) earn roughly:
π About β©2,000,000 β β©3,000,000 per month (before tax)
β’ Around β©2.0 M β β©2.8 M is common for many workers
β’ Some earn β©3.0 M or more with overtime.
π°π· 3 YEARS INITIAL CONTRACT, EXTENSION IS POSSIBLE UP TO 9 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS. AFTER THAT, YOU MAY APPLY FOR A CHANGE OF E- 7 VISA (this will give you a chance to stay longer in South Korea).