Visa guide
The visas and procedures students actually meet
From admission through to after graduation, covering only what you will actually encounter. The rules change, so each page carries the date it was checked and its sources.
Studying
- D-2Degree study visa
D-2 is the visa for degree programmes at Korean universities, from associate degrees through doctorates. Language training alone falls under D-4 instead.
- D-4Language and training visa
D-4 is the visa for training that does not award a degree. Korean language courses at university language institutes are the most common case.
Living in Korea
- Part-time work permit
International students need a permit before taking any part-time work. Weekday hours depend on your Korean ability and year of study; weekends and vacations are not capped.
- Registration and reporting
Students staying longer than 90 days must register as foreign residents within the set period after arrival, and report every later change of address or school.
After graduation
- D-10Job-seeking visa
D-10 lets you stay in Korea while looking for work after graduation. Once you have a job you change to the relevant employment visa.
- F-2-RRegional settlement visa
F-2-R is a residence status granted on condition of settling in a designated population-decline area. It matters most to students who graduate from a regional university and want to stay in that region.
Application timing and what happens after you arrive are covered separately
Go to the preparation guide →These pages are general information, not legal advice on your case. The final decision rests with the authorities.