Employer Reference Letter (notarised) → 🇰🇷 South Korea
Visa / licensing: EPS / E-7 · Translation: Korean
Applicants pursuing EPS (Employment Permit System) in South Korea rely on the Employer Reference Letter (notarised) to evidence Thai employment history before the destination authority will issue a permit.
Our team combines Thai-licensed attorneys with translators registered at the Department of Consular Affairs — 15 years and 6,800+ work-experience certification cases handled.
Why South Korea relies on this document: EPS requires Korean test + SSO history Apostilled with Korean translation.
End-to-end timeline for South Korea: request Employer Reference Letter (notarised) (2-5 days) → Korean certified translation → MFA → Apostille
Primary visa / licensing pathways: EPS (Employment Permit System), E-7 Specialist visa
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Employer Reference Letter (notarised).
- 2
Request Employer Reference Letter (notarised)
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 2-5 days.
- 3
Translate to Korean
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
Single Apostille at MFA — faster and cheaper
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your South Korea employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Korea accept Apostille?
Yes — single-step Apostille at MFA is sufficient.
Required translation language?
Korean
Primary visa?
EPS / E-7
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.