Student Visa (D-2)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 2-10 weeks
- Fee
- USD 40-60 (single entry), USD 70 (double entry), USD 90 (multiple entry)
- Validity
- Duration of academic program, initially 1 year, renewable
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities are eligible to apply for the D-2 student visa
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Purpose of visit
Full-time enrollment in an accredited Korean university for associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, or research programs
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover at least one year of tuition and living expenses (approximately USD 21,000)
Minimum funds: USD 21,000
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: USD 21,000; Months required: 1
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa application form; Form url: https://www.visa.go.kr
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: USD 40-60 (single entry)
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: Yes; Must be original: Yes
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Tuberculosis test
Test type: TB test certificate; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain Certificate of Admission from Korean university, gather academic transcripts, and financial proof
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Online application
Complete visa application form via the Korea Visa Portal or embassy website
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee (approximately USD 40-60 for single entry)
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Document submission
Submit all documents to the Korean embassy or consulate in your country
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Processing wait
Wait 2-10 weeks for processing (varies significantly by embassy location and season)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with D-2 visa sticker