As Korea's medical technology advances, the number of foreigners visiting Korea for cosmetic or medical purposes is gradually increasing!
There is an E-7-2 visa for medical coordinators that allows foreign workers to work at hospitals to focus on attracting more foreign patients, as communication is smoother when foreigners provide direct service.
> I have organizedthe E7 job codes , so please refer to the code numbers!
◼ Medical Coordinator (E-7-2) Qualifications
1. Holders of health care professional licenses such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, or holders of a bachelor's degree or higher from a related field.
2. A person who holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a domestic university and has completed the international medical coordinator specialized course or medical interpretation specialized course under the Korea Health and Welfare Human Resources Development Institute Act.
3. A person who has obtained the 'International Medical Tourism Coordinator' qualification as specified in Appendix 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the National Technical Qualifications Act.
4. Those who have obtained a 'Medical Interpretation Proficiency Test Certificate' pursuant to Article 13 of the 'Medical Overseas Expansion Act'
◼ Visa issuance requirements
You must obtain a letter of recommendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare and a personal reference from the relevant employer. + Qualifications and Certificates of Completion
If you would like to complete the second specialized course among the medical coordinator qualification requirements, you can do so on the website below.
✔Korea Human Resources Development Institute for Health and Welfare https://edu.kohi.or.kr
2024 International Medical Coordinator Program for Foreigners
The International Medical Coordinator program lasts approximately three months and costs 300,000 won. Available languages include English, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Mongolian, and Vietnamese.
2024 Foreign Medical Interpreter Program Recruitment
The medical interpretation specialist course lasts approximately six months, and tuition costs 500,000 won. Available languages include English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Mongolian, and Vietnamese.
*Please check the website for recruitment for specialized courses, as recruitment is available separately for each language.
If you would like to obtain the third qualification of a medical coordinator, you can do so on the website below.
✔Korea Human Resources Development Institute for Industry https://www.q-net.or.kr
└ There are four exams per year, and the written exam costs 19,400 won and the practical exam costs 20,800 won.
- Written: 1. Health and Medical Tourism Administration 2. Health and Medical Service Support Management 3. Health and Medical Tourism Marketing 4. Tourism Service Support Management 5. Understanding Medical Terminology and Diseases
- Practical: Health and Medical Tourism Practice
If you would like to obtain certification number 4 among the medical coordinator qualification requirements, you can do so on the website below.
✔Korea Human Resources Development Institute for Health and Welfare https://edu.kohi.or.kr
└ Applications can be submitted once a year, and are divided into written and oral examinations.
◼ Employment Hospital Standards
Medical institutions and foreign patient attraction businesses registered as institutions for attracting foreign patients are required to subscribe to liability insurance for medical accidents, etc.
(General hospitals: 200 million won or more/private hospitals/clinics: 100 million won or more)
◼ Number of people allowed
Childcare facilities - up to 2 people
Childcare worker - 1 person
However, if the number of foreign patients recruited in the past year is more than 1,000, an additional employment of one person is permitted for every 1,000 people exceeding the number.
◼ Application Procedure
Prepare documents: Prepare necessary documents such as application form, passport, photo, employment contract, degree certificate, career certificate, copy of business registration certificate, and medical institution certificate.
Application: Apply by submitting documents to the Korean Immigration Office or embassy.
Review: Review will be conducted based on the submitted documents, and additional documents may be requested if necessary.
◼ Period of stay
It can be extended for up to two years.
*The above information is current as of May 2024 and may be subject to change.
*For more information, call the Immigration Information Center (Immigration Call Center): (without area code) 1345 (paid), (overseas inquiries) +82-2-1345, +82-2-6908-1345~6
*Or, please check with your nearest administrative office (Ministry of Justice registration agency).