The Migration Agency has reported an increase in cases of citizens working in South Korea on E-7 and E-9 visas transitioning to informal employment.
Such legal violations are leading to severe consequences, including large fines, the revocation of benefits, and deportation.
According to the Agency, in the current year alone, fines totaling 660 million soums have been applied to 20 citizens for violating the terms of their tripartite contracts. Deported individuals are required to fully reimburse all benefits provided by the state. Furthermore, such citizens will not be sent abroad through organized channels for a period of 1 year.
The Agency reminds of the following: in the event of job loss, a citizen must register as a job seeker within 1 month and find a new employer and conclude an official contract within a 3-month period. Otherwise, there is a risk of a large fine, illegal status, and deportation.
According to contractual rules and regulations, "not leaving the workplace without agreement" is a strict requirement. If it is violated, liability is inevitable.
An appeal is also made to those in the SPAS database: if you have received a contract, it means you have been selected by this employer. Those who demand money with the promise "I will get you selected" are fraudsters. In such cases, it is recommended to contact the number 1282.
For advice and appeals, you can contact the Migration Agency's representative office in Korea:
Seoul, Jung-gu, Jangchungdan-ro, 213, 1003.
Phones: +82222851341, +82222851343, +821039871661
Email: info@migration.uz
