D-2 Visa: International Student
Foreign Nationals who have been accepted into an academic program in Korea and wish to study on a full-time degree program / exchange program / summer or winter school program.
D-2 Visa
International Student
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Qualifications | Who can apply:
Only Foreign Nationals who have been accepted into an academic program in Korea are allowed to apply for a Student Visa. They may reside within or outside Korea.
Required Documents for D-2:
From the Applicant
- Application form
- Passport (Original and Copy of Bio page)
- Passport size colored photo 3.5cm x 4.5 cm (1 pc)
- Valid Visa and Arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (Original and copy)
- Last School Record - Transcript (Original)
- Birth Certificate (Original)
- Financial Supporting Documents
(if there is no scholarship grant)- Original Employment Certificate of Parents (issued within 30 days)
- Original Bank Certificate of Parents/Applicant (issued within 30 days)
- The required amount may differ depending on the school
- Invitation letter from NIIED (if applicable)
- Certification of completion of Korean Language Training (if applicable)
From the School in Korea
- Admission Certificate from the School in Korea(issued within 30 days)
- Business Permit of the School in Korea
- Scholarship Exchange Agreement (for exchange students only)
Steps for Application:
- Step 0: Get accepted into a school program in Korea
- Step 1: Gather all required documents as soon as possible
- Step 2: Check if you need to make a reservation for the Korean Embassy/Consulate of your home country
- Step 3: Visit the Embassy or Immigration Office along with your documents, valid ID, and visa processing fee
- Step 4: Ask if you need to take a number or queue for your turn
- Step 5: Wait until you are called, then go to the window and give the documents to the staff
- Step 6: Wait for further instructions or if you need to submit additional documents.
- Step 8: If your there are no additional documents needed, pay the processing fee and ask when the results will be released. You might be given a piece of paper that will indicate when you have to return to pick up your passport.
- It might take a few days for the visa to be processed (around 5-10 days)
- Step 9: Go back to the Embassy on the scheduled release date.
- Step 10: Once you pick up your passport, check if you have recieved the visa sticker. If the visa has been granted, check if the details on the sticker are correct (name, birth date, passport number, validity date, etc.)
Visa Restrictions:
- Students need to apply for permission from both the School and from Immigration in order to work part-time in Korea
Related Article:
What Part-time Jobs are Allowed for Students in Korea:
- Simple or Elementary Jobs: Serving at cafes or restaurants
- Interpretation or Translation
- Restaurant or Office Assistant
- Tour Guide Assistant
- Service Jobs: Sales person for Cosmetics and other products
Notes:
Types of D-2 Visas
- D-2-1: Associate Degree
- D-2-2: Bachelor's Degree
- D-2-3: Master's Degree
- D-2-4: PhD or Doctorate
- D-2-5: Research Process (Different from E-3)
- D-2-6: Exchange
- D-2-7: GKS
- D-2-8: Visiting
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