Student visa · Zambia to Korea (Republic of)

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

  • Nationality

    All nationalities are eligible to apply for the D-2 student visa

  • Purpose of visit

    Full-time enrollment in an accredited Korean university for associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, or research programs

    Includes
    • Full-time university study
  • 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

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm)

  • Bank statement

    Minimum balance: USD 21,000; Months required: 1

  • 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

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: USD 40-60 (single entry)

  • Academic transcript

    Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

    Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No

  • Proof of enrollment

    Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.

    Must be current: Yes; Must be original: Yes

  • Tuberculosis test

    Test type: TB test certificate; Validity months: 6

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Obtain Certificate of Admission from Korean university, gather academic transcripts, and financial proof

  2. Online application

    Complete visa application form via the Korea Visa Portal or embassy website

  3. Fee payment

    Pay visa fee (approximately USD 40-60 for single entry)

  4. Document submission

    Submit all documents to the Korean embassy or consulate in your country

  5. Processing wait

    Wait 2-10 weeks for processing (varies significantly by embassy location and season)

  6. Visa collection

    Collect passport with D-2 visa sticker

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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