South Korea Study (D-2) visa

International students admitted to an eligible course or undertaking an eligible research activity in South Korea.

• Eligible study or research

  Intend to pursue a regular course at an educational institution offering associate degrees or higher, or engage in specific research activities; the listed D-2 categories also include exchange students and work-learning linked study.

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• Standard admission letter

  Submit a standard admission letter issued by the university president or dean.

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• Valid passport

  Possess a valid passport and submit a copy.

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• Application and photograph

  Submit a visa application form and one passport-size photograph taken within the last six months.

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• Institution registration

  Submit a copy of the educational institution's business registration certificate or certificate of registration number.

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• Education evidence

  Submit proof of highest education level; the page does not state a minimum qualification for every D-2 category.

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• Financial evidence

  Submit proof of financial ability; the page does not state an amount.

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• Entry and visa eligibility

  Not be subject to entry prohibition or denial under Article 11 of the Immigration Act, and be eligible for the visa type under the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree.

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• Purpose and intended return

  Provide a valid purpose of entry consistent with the visa type and demonstrate intent to return to the home country within the permitted duration of stay.

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• Other applicable criteria

  Meet any additional criteria specified by the Minister of Justice for the visa type; additional documents may be required depending on the programme and country.

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• Tuberculosis testSometimes needed

  Submit a tuberculosis test result if applicable.

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• Family relationship evidenceSometimes needed

  Submit documents proving family relationship only if submitting parents' bank statements.

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• Single-entry visa, stay of 90 days or less — approximatelystudyinkorea.go.kr · checked 3 hours agoSource$40 per person
• Single-entry visa, stay of 91 days or more — approximatelystudyinkorea.go.kr · checked 3 hours agoSource$60 per person

1. Get ready

   • Choose a school and programme

     Check the university's admission requirements, including any language requirements, and its application schedule.

   • Get your standard admission letter

     Obtain the standard admission letter issued by the university president or dean.

     You’ll need: Standard admission letter

   • Prepare your visa documents

     Gather the listed D-2 documents and check with the Korean diplomatic mission for any additional documents required for your programme or country.

     You’ll need: Passport copy, Passport-size photograph taken within six months, Institution registration certificate copy, Standard admission letter, Proof of highest education level, Proof of financial ability, Tuberculosis test result if applicable, Family relationship documents if submitting parents' bank statements

2. Apply

   • Apply to the institution

     Submit admission documents according to the university's procedure.

     You’ll need: University admission documents

3. Visa

   • Apply at a Korean diplomatic mission

     Submit the visa application form and required documents to a Korean embassy, consulate general or representative office abroad.

     You’ll need: Visa application form, D-2 supporting documents

   • Pay the application fee

     Pay the visa application processing fee when applying.

   • Obtain your visa before travel

     The diplomatic mission or Minister of Justice reviews eligibility before issuing a visa.

4. Travel

   • Complete entry inspection

     When you arrive

     Present yourself for immigration inspection on arrival, as a visa does not guarantee final permission to enter.

     You’ll need: Passport, Visa

5. Settle in

   • Register if staying over 90 days

     When you arrive

     If you plan to stay for more than 90 days, complete foreigner registration within 90 days of entry.

     You’ll need: Registration application form, Passport, Photograph taken within six months, Certificate of enrolment or researcher certificate issued after entry, Documents verifying place of residence

A stay of up to two years per issuance, with extensions depending on the programme; eligible students who complete their studies may apply to change to job-seeking (D-10-1) status.

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• Study in Korea | Run by Korean Governmentstudyinkorea.go.krOfficial
• studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/flowChart.doOfficial

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