1. Why Income Documents Are Required

For native English teachers with an E-2 visa and a work history in Korea, submitting income-related documents is mandatory during visa extension or change reviews. The Immigration Office uses these records to verify a history of legal employment and proper tax payments.

2. Types of Verifiable Income Documents

The following documents can be used to verify a teacher's income. It is not mandatory to submit a Certificate of Income and Withholding Tax.

3. How to Obtain a Certificate of Income Amount

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• Access Hometax (www.hometax.go.kr) and log in with your Joint Certificate (formerly Public Certificate).
  
• Select "Certificate of Income Amount" from the "Civil Petition" menu.
  
• After entering your desired receiving method and submission destination, you can print the certificate or submit it online.
  

※ Issuance Dates:

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• For Salary Earners: Available from 1 May each year.
  
• For Business Owners: Available from 1 July each year.
  

4. Important Notes on E-2 Visa Income

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• As income documents are mandatory for visa extensions and changes, preparing them in advance is extremely important.
  
• Some employers may not provide necessary documents (such as tax receipts) to a departing teacher, so it is highly recommended to secure these while still employed.
  
• An immigration officer may request additional documents depending on the circumstances.
  
• If income was not properly reported, you must still prepare the necessary paperwork and follow the correct procedures to avoid visa denial, however inconvenient it may be.