The South Korea
Working Holiday program
for Argentines is designed for those young people who want to live the experience of doing temporary work while
they travel and get to know the Asian country
, its culture and its people.
It is a great opportunity for those who are looking for
better living conditions
and to see the world.
It is that working in South Korea can not only serve to boost your professional career internationally.
It will also open the doors to a country with enormous
cultural charms
.
A region that also stands out for its advanced innovation in technology where the main
robotic companies
, social network companies and other industries
dedicated to new technologies
are present .
Therefore, young Argentines who are looking for opportunities to travel and work abroad should know that South Korea has open registration for "work and vacation" visas, popularly known as Working Holiday, which are designed for
people
who want to study the language and, at the same time, work to pay for their stay.
The traditional food market in Seoul, Korea.
Photo: File.
The main objective of the trip must be tourism, so during the 12 months
you can leave and enter the country
as many times as you want.
According to the page of the embassy of the Asian country,
there are 200 places available for 2023
, they are issued in order of arrival, reservations cannot be made.
They must pay consular fees that can range from 40 to 90 dollars that will be charged in Argentine pesos, equivalent to dollars in cash only.
What are the requirements to apply for the South Korea Working Holiday visa?
Being
an Argentine citizen
, holder of a valid Argentine passport, with remaining validity of more than 6 months.
Be
between 18 and 34 years
of age.
Do not travel with dependent companions
(this means that you cannot travel with dependent children. You can travel with siblings or with a partner, but each one applies to your visa individually).
Not having previously participated in this Program.
Not have a criminal record.
Proof of sufficient funds
to cover the initial expenses of the stay.
Have
a reservation for a return ticket
to your place of origin, or prove the necessary funds to purchase it.
Have
medical and accident insurance
.
Be
physically fit
to carry out "holidays and work" activities.
Pay the
consular fees
corresponding to the visa.
These visas are designed for young people who want to live the experience of learning the language and traveling around the Asian country, Photo: File.
What are the benefits of the Korea Working Holiday Visa?
You don't have to pay for it:
it's free.
You can
stay in Korea for 12 months
and work up to 1,300 total hours for 6 months.
Or they can also work 25 hours a week for 12 months.
You will be able to participate in
tourism activities or language training
after working the total 1,300 hours for six months.
What documents are needed to apply for South Korea Working Holiday Life?
The visa application process is
personal and face-to-face
with prior appointment and the following documentation (original and photocopy) must be submitted to the
Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Argentina
:
Valid Argentine passport
, with at least two blank pages.
Complete visa application form
, which can be downloaded from the official website of the Embassy:
https://gogohanguk.com/es/visado-working-holiday/
One
3.5 x 4.5 front
photo , white background.
Criminal record certificate
issued by the Argentine authority, stating the absence of criminal records during the last three years.
Affidavit
of absence of criminal record in other countries (if applicable).
Reserve the ticket
or funds to buy it (this amount is not defined, but it is suggested that it be around
USD 1,000
).
Proof of financing living expenses
(the amount requested is
USD 3,000
).
This requirement can be accredited with bank statements of the last three months or credit card statements (own and not from third parties).
It is recommended that the documents that you are going to use to prove the funds are not more than
15 days old
.
International medical insurance
that covers hospitalization and repatriation expenses during the 12-month stay for a
minimum of USD 30,000.
Motivation letter:
Explain that the main objective of the trip is tourism and that they only work to cover travel expenses.
They can apply to temporary jobs in tourism and gastronomy, among others.
Photo: File.
How to apply to South Korea's Working Holiday life?
To apply it is necessary
to take a turn
.
To apply, candidates must send all the prepared and scanned requirements
via e-mail
to the Consulate:
consulado@mofa.go.kr
Candidates
will have an interview at the Consulate to obtain final authorization.
Consulate of South Korea in Buenos Aires
: San Martín de Tours 2857, CABA Telephone: 54-11-4806-6796, 54-11-4802-0923/9665
It is important to know that:
During the visa process, your passport will remain at the embassy and it can take
between 2 weeks and 1 month.
Once the visa is obtained, you have
3 months to enter Korea
and activate it.
Then, in Korea, there is a period of
90 days to go to the immigration office
closest to your accommodation and
enroll in the foreigners registry
.
It is essential to have the resident card to be able to open a bank account, work or sign a rental contract.
Gyeongbokgung: the most iconic palace in the city of Seoul.
Photo: File.
What can you work in Korea and how much do you earn with a Working Holiday visa?
Young Argentines who obtain a visa to vacation and work in South Korea will be able to find jobs in areas such as
gastronomy, tourism and hotels, child care
and more.
The best way to look for a job there is still to hand out paper resumes, which must be in either English or Korean.
In addition, the use of the Albamon app
is recommended
, through which you can access various job searches.
As for salaries, it must be remembered that the Korean working and vacation visa restricts working hours to 25 per week.
Taking into account that the minimum pay is 8,720 won (USD 7.06) per hour, it can be estimated that per month you will earn about
706 dollars
.
But it is important to note that some employers may pay more per hour of work (the equivalent of 8, 9 or 10 dollars), but this will depend on each one of them.
And that, as happens in almost the entire world, those who work in gastronomy, especially as waiters or bartenders, will be able to obtain some extra income through tips.
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