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D-2 Academic Study
South Korea
No single national service time is published; timing varies by diplomatic mission, institution and case
Not published
Up to 2 years per grant, with programme-specific extension limits
Requirements
- Admission to an eligible associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, research, exchange or work-learning programme
- Standard admission letter issued by the Korean institution
- Passport, recent photograph and the institution's registration document
- Proof of highest education level and sufficient financial ability
- Tuberculosis result or family-relationship evidence where applicable
- Separate immigration permission and the applicable Korean-language and university conditions before undertaking part-time work
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the correct status
Before applyingUse the linked Korean government page and confirm the exact subcategory, nationality and activity conditions.
- 2
Secure the supporting basis
Preparation stageObtain the admission letter, training plan, graduation evidence, job-search plan, employment contract or working-holiday documents required for the route.
- 3
Submit through the official channel
Application stageApply through the Korean diplomatic mission, Korea Visa Portal, Hi Korea or the immigration office responsible for the applicant's residence, as instructed for the route.
- 4
Complete stay formalities
No single national service time is published; timing varies by diplomatic mission, institution and caseAfter approval, complete entry, foreign-resident registration, address, extension or change-of-status steps that apply.
Cost breakdown
- Long-stay single-entry visa fee, approximately$60.00
The government study portal lists an approximate USD 60 application fee for a single-entry stay longer than 90 days; missions may collect the local-currency equivalent. Fees, documentary requirements and local processing arrangements can change; confirm them with the responsible mission or immigration office before applying.
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