Visas & Customs Requirements

Students:

Those who are traveling to South Korea for the main purpose of studying in a program and/or at an institution must apply for a student visa. There are a variety of student visas one can apply for, the most popular being the 90-day student visa.

Specific required documentation to obtain a student visa (D-2)

• Admissions letter or certificate or registration issued by the dean/president of the college or university
• Proof of academic ability of applicant
• Summary of costs of program
• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application
• 2 recent passport-style color photographs
• Return travel ticket
• Completed and signed visa application form

C3 visa

The C3 visa is issued to those who are planning to stay in Korea for less than 90 days. Students who want to stay in Korea for more than 90 days should apply for a D-4 visa. C3 visa applications are for short period of time, usually about one and a half months.

D4 visa

Those who want to attend the Korean Language program can also apply for this multiple-entry visa for direct extension. If you are applying for D4 visa, you first need the issuance of visa permit from South Korea’s Ministry of Justice. The South Korean embassy needs this document before processing the D4 visa which normally takes a long cycle. Students need at least 3-4 months in advance for overseas clearance.

C3 visa replacement

At present, the Chinese language learning students in Seoul, South Korea abide by the law and school rules. If they have more than 80% attendance and are serious in their studies, the schools will help them replace C3 visa to D4.

List of universities in South Korea:

• Seoul National University
• Korea University
• Kookmin University
• Yonsei University
• Sejong University
• Jeju National University
• Gyeongsang National University
• Pusan University of foreign studies
• Dongseo University
• Sogang University
• Chosun University
• Pusan National University
• The University of Suwon
• Sunchon National University
• Sung Kyun Kwan University
• Sahmyook University
• Honam University
• Cheongju University
• Konkuk University