Apply for a Student Visa

  A student visa (D-2) is required to study in Korea for students who are not of Korean nationality. 

  Visa Type:

• - Partner University student: D-2-6 visa
• - Non-partner University student: D-2-8 visa
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• * Please contact your nearest Korean Embassy or consulate for more detailed information on the visa application process.
• * Be aware that students cannot change their visitor visa to a student visa in Korea.
•    You should apply for a student visa (D-2-6 / D-2-8).
• * As of June 2022, the Ministry of Justice introduced new regulations that include a strengthened immigration policy.
•    This requires exchange students from non-OECD countries to submit additional materials:
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• - Students from OECD countries: Normally, three documents
•    (Certificate of Admission, Acceptance Letter, and Certificate of Business Registration) will be sufficient to apply for a student visa (D-2-6 / D-2-8).
• - Students from non-OECD countries: Due to the strengthened immigration policy by the Ministry of Justice, additional materials are required even for exchange students
•    (USD 4,000 for one semester / USD 8,000 for one academic year).
• * A Certificate of Bank Statement (Balance): The bank statement should cover your exchange study semester living costs 
• * A Certificate of Enrollment from Your Home University: It must be Apostilled or notarized by the Embassy of Korea in your country.