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Applying for a Visa
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Applying for a Visa
Before studying or teaching in Korea, you must apply for the appropriate visa at an overseas Korean embassy or consulate. Please check with the nearest overseas embassy or consulate for instructions on visa application as it may vary by location. Once approved, please check your visa’s expiration date. You may need to apply for an extension prior to departure.
Visa Types
Student Visa (D-2):
for general students seeking degree at SNU or exchange/visiting students(D-2-2 Bachelor's Degree, D-2-3 Master's Degree, D-2-4 Doctor's Degree)
Researching Student Visa(D-2-5):
students intending to engage in research activities(not taking classes)
Training Visa (D-4):
for students who will attend Korean language programs only
Research Visa (E-3):
for researchers conducting research activities in a lab or research institute
Professorship Visa (E-1):
for professors seeking to give lectures in an educational facility
Overseas Korean Visa (F-4):
Overseas Koreans
Student Visa (D-2)
Required Documents:
- Passport
- Visa Issuance Application Form
- *Certificate of Admission (Issuance from the President or Dean of a university)
- A color photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- A copy of certificate of business administration
- Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement
- Documented proof of your financial ability (amount of money equivalent to the tuition fee and living expenses for a year: KRW 20,000,000*)
- Note: The Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad may ask you to submit additional documents. The financial proof is no less than KRW 20,000,000 but may increase depending on tuition fee.
*Certificate of Admission
The certificate of admission is an official document which is approved by the Ministry of Justice and issued by Seoul National University. It is only required for international students during visa application and the document which approves admission to regular degree programs of individual foreign students at SNU. If any modification/reissuance is required on the document, students should directly contact the staff in charge at the Office of Global Affairs at SNU.
Contact:
i-office@snu.ac.kr
, Tel. +82-2-880-4447
For Chinese application ONLY
Documents must be submitted to Office of Global Affairs in SNU for receiving 'Certificate No. of Visa Issuance' required for their visa application.
A color photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
A copy of valid passport
A copy of ID card (including whole family's ID copies)
A copy of census report listing all members of family with notarial certificate in Korean/English
Original bank statement (minimum of 13,000 USD valid for two semesters ahead)
For Bachelor, Gaokao transcript and certificate of graduation OR Huikao certificate/Huikao transcript and certificate of graduation, original credential report of graduation/transcript from China Academic Degree and Graduate Education Development official confirmation of graduation/transcript certificate from the Korean embassy or consular office in China.
For Master & Doctor, original credentials report of graduation/degree (final education completed) from China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center (
) OR original certificate of graduation/degree certificate from the Korean embassy or consular office in China scholarship certificate can replace an original bank statement.
Researching Student Visa (D-2-5)
Eligibility
a person holding a master's degree or higher who intends to engage in research activities(such as experimenting and writing thesis) in a specialized field, who;
receives a stipend equivalent to living expenses while conducting
research activities equivalent to those of research assistants(연구조교) or research associates(연구보조원) after receiving a master's degree; or
research activities after receiving a doctorate degree
cases where an individual is invited by an academic professor to participate in his/her/their individual research contract(개인연구용역) is excluded
(exception) in the case of STEM fields, undergraduate students currently enrolled in their home country* are also permitted
*home country: for example, a student with Chinese nationality enrolled in an university in China would be allowed while a student with Chinese nationality from an university from the United States may not be allowed
Required Documents (D-2-5 does not require Certificate of Admission)
Visa application form
Passport copy (and color copy of passport)
1 color photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm, white background, photo must be taken within 6 months)
International Research Student Confirmation Form(외국인연구생확인서) - available for download at
(For D-2-5 only) International Research Student Confirmation Form 외국인연구생확인서 | OGA
must have SNU president(총장)'s  stamp
SNU Business Registration Certificate
Proof of degree(must be apostilled or confirmed by the Korean consular of institution's country)
Proof of Finance(bank statement or proof of research stipend)
bank statement must be issued within 30 days
Medical check-up record for Tuberculosis (only for countries stated below)
Nepal, East Timor, Laos, Russia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Kyrgyz Republic, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines, Nigeria, South Africa, Belarus, Mozambique, Republic of Moldova, Azerbaijan, Angola, Ethiopia, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan, Congo D R, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Peru
Proof of SNU's THE or QS ranking (only for currently enrolled STEM undergraduate students enrolled in home country university)
THE:
QS:
Professorship Visa (E-1)
Required Documents:
- Visa Application Form
- Confirmation letter from SNU
- Passport
- Photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Certificate of experiences and degree
- Employment contract, confirmation of the professor appointment
- Business Registration Certificate of SNU
Research Visa (E-3)
Required Documents:
- Visa Application Form
- Passport
- 1 Color Photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Certificate of Degree
- Proof of professional experience
- Employment contract, confirmation of the professor's appointment
- Business Registration Certificate of SNU
Visa Extension
The duration of the visa is determined by the Korean consular officer, and the expiration date on your visa may not match the ending date of your degree program or employment contract. If your visa expires before you complete your program, you will need to apply for a visa extension at the Korean Immigration Office.
D-2 Visa Extension(excluding D-2-5)
Reservations for the extension of stay can be made up to
4 months in advance of the expiration date of stay
* One-day advance policy: You should make a reservation at least one day prior to the potential appointment date. Therefore, a reservation made on the appointment day is not effective.
Required Documents
Passport
Residence Card
Visa Extension Application Form
Certificate of Enrollment (available at
Proof of Bank Account and Necessary Funds (including tuition fee statement and proof of living expenses) - KRW 1,148,666 per month
Transcript (available at
Proof of Residency
Students’ Thesis Schedule with Faculty confirmation (
Research Student Confirmation Form | OGA
, send the form to
i-office@snu.ac.kr
for the OGA manager's signature and officer will send the document with signed. Do not request on the my.snu.ac.kr)
Service Charge (If you are a KGSP student, the Immigration Office will waiver your fee)
Maximum Period of Stay for D-2 Visa Holders (excluding D-2-5)
The maximum period of stay for those with D-2 visa status is limited as follows:
Bachelor's
Degree(학사):
up to 6 years from date of admission
(입학일)
Master's
Degree(석사):
BOTH up to 5 years from the date of admission
(6 years for 3-year programs)
AND
up to 3 years from the date of marticulation
(수료일)
Doctoral
Degree(박사):
BOTH up to 7 years from the date of admission
(8 years for non 2-year programs)
AND up to 5 years from the date of marticulation
(수료일)
Exception:
For individuals who have taken a leave of absence(휴학) for
2 consecutive semesters(1 year) or more
, departed from Korea, and returned to SNU within 3 years from the date of leave of absence, the semesters taken on leave will
not
be counted toward the maximum limit.
Please note that visa will be automatically canceled within
30 days
according to the school registration change, such as dis-enrollment, dropout, leave of absence, expulsion, graduation or Korean nationality acquisition.
Change of Visa to D-2 Visa
To change from another visa type to D-2 visa while staying in Korea, submit the following to the Korean Immigration Office:
- Passport
- Residence Card
- 2 recent color photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Application Form
- Certificate of Admission and/or Certificate of Enrollment
- Proof of bank account and necessary funds or a notarized letter from guarantor
- Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement
- Service charge
Notes:
Visa applicant must claim their visa within 3 months after:
- the date of application or
- the notification date of Ministry of Justice's approval (Applicable only if one is needed)
Otherwise, the applicant must apply for a new visa. Required documents can be added or changed depending on the individual circumstances.
D-2-5 Visa Extension
Required Documents
Application Form
Passport
Residence Card
International Research Student Confirmation Form
Proof of Finance
Proof of Residence
Proof of SNU's QS or THE ranking
only for currently enrolled STEM undergraduate students enrolled in university from home country
Maximum Period of Stay for D-2-5 Visa Holders
maximum period of stay granted: up to 1 year
maximum limit of stay: 2 years
E-1 Visa Extension
Required Documents
Application Form
Passport
A Standardized Photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
Proof of Residency
Employment Contract (Original, Copy)
* If you are hiring a representative, you must submit the power of attorney, proof of employment of your representative and your representative IDs.
HiKorea Website
HiKorea
is the main site of the electronic government for foreigners, jointly created by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Ministry of Labor. It was created with the purpose of providing investment, employment, residence and everyday living related information and services from a single source to foreigners visiting Korea.
How to register Residence Card
For alien registration that requires an in-person application, visit reservation must be made through HiKorea website.
STEP 1
Click Reserve Visit and proceed as a non-member.
STEP 2
Identify yourself by using your passport number; activated at least a day after you entered Korea.
STEP 3
Enter “GWANAK” as the district information and select the jurisdictional immigration office as “Seoul Immigration Office”.
STEP 4
Fill out the reservation form and click “Apply”. Make sure to print out or take a screenshot of the confirmation page.
How to register other immigration affairs
Except for alien registration, almost all application for immigration affairs (alteration of residence, change of information on alien registration, re-entry permit, part-time work permit, extension of sojourn period, etc.) can be made online through HiKorea website.
STEP 1
Join
HiKorea
website with your alien registration information.
STEP 2
Click Petition Application to proceed.
STEP 3
Select the type of application and proceed. The list of required documents must be uploaded as a PDF or an image file. Some applications may charge you an application fee.
STEP 4
After finishing the application, frequently check the e-Petition Application Status in the home to confirm whether the application is completed. The office may reject it or require additional documents to be submitted.