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G to G work in South Korea through EPS (E-9 visa): requirements, costs, pay and visa

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Open Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa

Open through KP2MI's G to G programme. Departures were still running in October 2026. Passing EPS-TOPIK only puts you in the job-seeker pool.

Status as of 7 October 2026 Kementerian Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (KP2MI)

Summary

  • The Employment Permit System (EPS) is South Korea's official system for hiring foreign workers on the E-9 visa; in Indonesia KP2MI runs it as a G to G programme.
  • To sit EPS-TOPIK you must be 18 to 39, have no serious criminal record and never have been deported from Korea.
  • Passing EPS-TOPIK only puts you in the job-seeker pool and does not guarantee a job in Korea.
  • For manufacturing in 2026, EPS-TOPIK passers must still take a Skill Test before the final result.
  • After arriving in Korea, EPS workers attend 20 hours of employment training over 3 days and 2 nights.
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On this page
  1. What are the requirements?
  2. What does it cost and who pays?
  3. How much does it pay?
  4. Which visa is used?
  5. What are the steps?
  6. Which schools or training lead to South Korea?
  7. What does passing EPS-TOPIK mean?
  8. Which documents do you need?
  9. Where can you report brokers or violations?
  10. What are the warning signs of offers to South Korea through this route?
Official routes, who runs them, and their legal basis
Route Run by Official link Who pays placement costs Legal basis
Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa 비전문직 취업 (E-9) · Non-Professional Employment (E-9), Employment Permit System G to G (government to government) Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea Official source The employer bears placement costs; you pay only the components officially announced for this programme, such as exam fees. Everything else stays with the employer. See the cost rules Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

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What do you need to work in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa?

Placement channels from Indonesia for working in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa: G to G (government to government). Age limits: 18 to 39 years. Language tests asked for: EPS-TOPIK (25 listening and 25 reading questions, 70 minutes): Above 80 out of 200, then passed in order of score up to the quota.

Placement channels from Indonesia
G to G (government to government)
Age
18 to 39 years
Job types
Manufacturing (E-9-1), Construction (E-9-2), Agriculture (E-9-3), Fishery (E-9-4), Service (E-9-5), Forestry (E-9-9), Mining (E-9-10)
Language tests
TestLevel
EPS-TOPIK (25 listening and 25 reading questions, 70 minutes)Above 80 out of 200, then passed in order of score up to the quota

What does working in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa cost, and who pays?

On the Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa route to South Korea, the employer bears placement costs and you pay only the components officially announced for this programme. The details are in the cost rules below.

  1. Law 18/2017 Article 30(1): Indonesian migrant workers may not be charged placement costs. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)
  2. Ministerial Regulation P2MI 17/2025: the employer bears placement costs. A worker may be charged only costs that are written and itemised in the Placement Agreement. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)
  3. Any request for money outside that document, in cash or to a personal account, is a red flag.

Cost rules for this route

What is the minimum pay for working in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa?

The official pay floor for the Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa route in South Korea is KRW 10,320 per hour, in force from 1 January 2026 (Minimum Wage Commission, Republic of Korea (최저임금위원회)). This is the legal minimum in South Korea, not an offered wage.

Official floor
Area or group Official floor Approximate rupiah value
South Korea Applies to: All businesses in South Korea KRW 10,320 per hour In force from about IDR 137,875 rate as of 8 October 2026
South Korea Applies to: All businesses in South Korea KRW 10,700 per hour KRW 10,320 still applies before 1 January 2027 In force from about IDR 142,952 rate as of 8 October 2026
South Korea Applies to: All businesses in South Korea KRW 2,156,880 per month, a calculation, not an offered wage In force from about IDR 28,815,917 rate as of 8 October 2026
South Korea Applies to: All businesses in South Korea KRW 2,236,300 per month, a calculation, not an offered wage KRW 2,156,880 still applies before 1 January 2027 In force from about IDR 29,876,968 rate as of 8 October 2026

Minimum Wage Commission, Republic of Korea (최저임금위원회) Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea (고용노동부)

Which visa do you need to work in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa?

비전문직 취업 (E-9), Non-Professional Employment: the work visa for foreign workers under the Employment Permit System in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fishery, services, forestry and mining. It is applied for after the employer obtains a CCVI. Official source

What are the steps to work in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa?

  1. Watch for EPS-TOPIK announcements on the G to G South Korea page of the KP2MI website, and study the EPS-TOPIK book available for download on the official EPS website.
  2. Sit EPS-TOPIK. Candidates scoring above 80 out of 200 pass in order of score up to the quota, and the result is valid for 2 years.
  3. For manufacturing in 2026, take the Skill Test (physical strength, interview, basic skills). The Job Capacity Assessment is optional and is submitted through Sisko P2MI.
  4. Your name goes into the job-seeker roster. Employers in Korea choose workers from it; if your roster period ends, you need to re-register.
  5. Once chosen, HRD Korea issues a Standard Labour Contract (SLC). Complete the psychological test, medical check II and visa paperwork as KP2MI announces.
  6. The employer applies to Korea's Ministry of Justice for a CCVI, then the E-9 visa is applied for at the Korean embassy through KP2MI.
  7. Attend OPP and depart on the date set by HRD Korea. After arrival, attend 20 hours of employment training (3 days, 2 nights).

The order and timings are editor estimates, not promises.

Which schools or training lead to South Korea?

The education and training routes linked to working in South Korea through Employment Permit System (EPS) G to G, E-9 visa: Vocational high school (SMK) in Indonesia, BLK and BPVP, Language tests for working abroad, BNSP competency certification in Indonesia.

What does passing EPS-TOPIK mean?

Passing EPS-TOPIK means you may enter the EPS job-seeker pool, not that you have a job. The official EPS website says passing does not guarantee a job in Korea. For manufacturing in 2026, KP2MI announced on 10 September 2026 that 2,020 candidates passed EPS-TOPIK, but under the point system that is not the final result because the Skill Test still follows.

Once you are in the pool, employers in Korea choose the workers. KP2MI regularly lists candidates whose roster period ended without being chosen, for example 48 people in its notice of 1 October 2026, who were asked to re-register by 1 November 2026.

Which documents do you need?

Indonesia's Law 18/2017 Article 13 requires prospective migrant workers to hold a marital-status letter, family permission acknowledged by the village head or lurah, a competency certificate, a health certificate, a passport, a work visa, the Placement Agreement and the employment contract. For roster re-registration, KP2MI asks for a passport valid for at least 1 more year and a photo in the required format. Guides to getting a passport, a police clearance (SKCK) and visas are in the Related guides section below.

Where can you report brokers or violations?

The official EPS website has a reporting centre for violations in sending foreign workers, including by intermediaries. In Indonesia, report to KP2MI through the official channels below. If you are already in Korea and need help, contact the Indonesian mission through Portal Peduli WNI.

What are the warning signs of offers to South Korea through this route?

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Frequently asked questions

How long is an EPS-TOPIK result valid?

According to the official EPS website, an EPS-TOPIK result is valid for 2 years from the date the results are announced. If your job-seeker roster period ends without an employer choosing you, KP2MI asks you to re-register while your pass certificate is still valid.

Why have I passed EPS-TOPIK but not left yet?

Passing EPS-TOPIK only puts you in the job-seeker pool. Employers in Korea choose workers from that pool, so the wait can be long and not everyone who passes departs. Paying someone to be chosen faster is not part of the official procedure.

Can I go to South Korea through a private agency?

For the E-9 visa under EPS, KP2MI is Indonesia's sending agency and the visa is applied for through it. Offers of E-9 work in Korea through individuals or agencies outside KP2MI are a warning sign.

What about the flight to Korea?

KP2MI announces the price of the ticket, handling and jacket package for each G to G Korea departure period, for example in its 1 October 2026 notice for October 2026 departures. Follow only those official notices and never pay a departure package to an individual.

When is the next EPS-TOPIK registration in Indonesia?

As of 8 October 2026, KP2MI had not announced a new EPS-TOPIK registration. The 2026 general EPS-TOPIK for manufacturing has already taken place, with results announced on 10 September 2026 and a skills test after that. The next registration dates are announced only on the G to G Korea page of the KP2MI website; KarirAman does not guess the date.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

Sources

The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

  1. Ujian Bahasa Korea EPS-TOPIK (EPS, halaman bahasa Indonesia) Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea (EPS) · accessed
  2. CCVI dan Visa, Masuk ke Korea dan Pelatihan Kerja (EPS, halaman bahasa Indonesia) Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea (EPS) · accessed
  3. Employment Permit System: beranda bahasa Indonesia Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea (EPS) · accessed
  4. Korea Visa Portal: Non-Professional (E-9) visa types Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (Korea Visa Portal) · accessed
  5. 최저임금위원회: 2026년 적용 최저임금 Minimum Wage Commission, Republic of Korea (최저임금위원회) · accessed
  6. 2027년 적용 최저임금 고시 (고용노동부 고시 제2026-60호) Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea (고용노동부) · 고용노동부 고시 제2026-60호 · accessed
  7. G to G Korea Selatan: Pengumuman (KP2MI) Kementerian Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (KP2MI) · accessed
  8. Pengumuman Hasil Ujian Kemampuan Bahasa Korea EPS-TOPIK UBT Umum Sektor Manufaktur Tahun 2026 Kementerian Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (KP2MI) · accessed
  9. Pengiriman Berkas Registrasi Ulang CPMI yang Telah Habis Masa Berlaku Roster sampai 30 September 2026 Kementerian Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (KP2MI) · accessed
  10. Pemberitahuan Penyesuaian Harga Tiket pada Layanan Pemberangkatan PMI Program G to G Korea Selatan Periode Oktober 2026 Kementerian Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (KP2MI) · accessed
  11. Undang-Undang Nomor 18 Tahun 2017 tentang Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · UU 18/2017 · accessed
  12. Peraturan Menteri P2MI/Kepala BP2MI Nomor 17 Tahun 2025 tentang Biaya Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · Permen P2MI 17/2025 · accessed
  13. Peraturan Menteri P2MI/Kepala BP2MI Nomor 2 Tahun 2026 tentang Tata Cara Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia oleh Pelaksana Penempatan Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · Permen P2MI 2/2026 · accessed
  14. Peraturan Menteri P2MI/Kepala BP2MI Nomor 34 Tahun 2025 tentang Kartu Pekerja Migran Indonesia Elektronik Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · Permen P2MI 34/2025 · accessed
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  16. Portal Peduli WNI: pelayanan dan pelindungan WNI di luar negeri Kementerian Luar Negeri RI · accessed
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KarirAman (2026). G to G work in South Korea through EPS (E-9 visa): requirements, costs, pay and visa. Updated 8 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/work-abroad/south-korea/eps-e9-employment-permit/

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  • : Added the dated status of the next EPS-TOPIK registration from KP2MI notices.