What happens to my visa if I quit my job?

This depends on your visa type, but the key rule is: you have 14 days to report the change to immigration. For E-2 (teaching) or E-7 (professional) visa holders: 1. Report the job change at your local immigration office within 14 days 2. Apply for a D-10 (job seeker) visa, which gives you 6 months to find new employment 3. On D-10 you can do internships and part-time work while searching 4. When you find a new employer, they sponsor your new work visa D-10 requirements: - Previous E or D visa holder - Proof of active job seeking (you need to show this for extensions) - Application form and passport photos - Processing fee (about 130,000 KRW) Do NOT just keep working at another job without changing your visa. Do NOT overstay. Both can result in fines, deportation, and future visa bans. If you are planning to leave Korea entirely, you do not need the D-10. Just make sure you depart before your current visa period expires. Important: if your employer fires you (not a mutual separation), you may be eligible for unemployment benefits through the Korean Employment Insurance system. Foreign workers who have paid into the system for 6+ months can receive benefits. Contact the Employment Center (1350 hotline, some English support) immediately after being let go. If your employer refuses to process the separation paperwork or threatens to report you to immigration first, know your rights. This is a common scare tactic. Contact the Korea Legal Aid Corporation (132 hotline) for free legal advice.