D : Non-Professional

• D-2 : Studying abroad
  • D-2-0 : Studying abroad - General
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    Study and research at educational․academic institutions (community college or higher)
    - A person who wants to study, research or enroll in a full-time program (i.e. Bachelor's, Master,
    Ph.D) at academic institutions (community college or higher) established under either the
    Higher Education Act or the Special Act.
    
    MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY : You are allowed to stay for up to 2 years
    
    
    VISAS ISSUED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF OF MISSION
    
    A D-2 visa will be issued to a national of China (except for students of accredited Korean universities, students on the government scholarship program and exchange students), Cuba, Syria, Macedonia, Kosovo through a confirmation of visa issuance
    
    1. Eligible Institutions
    
    Educational/academic research institutions (community college or higher, including evening
    postgraduate courses) established under Article 2* of the Higher Education Act and the
    provisions of the Special Act and registered with our international student information system (FIMS)
    
    However, if you intend to go to university for evening or distance learning courses
    (Broadcasting University, Communications University, Korea National Open University and
    Cyber University), or Korea Polytechnics University for vocational training programs (except
    for a multiple-techniques degree program), you are not eligible for a Student (D-2) visa
    regardless of the provisions of the Higher Education Act and FIMS registration. (Border
    Control Division - 11245, '09.4.27)
    
    * Article 2 (School Types) Following schools will be established in order to carry out higher
    education. 1. University 2. Industrial College 3. Education College 4. Community College 5.
    Broadcasting college·Communication college· Korean National Open University and Cyber
    University (hereinafter referred to as "distance learning university") 6. Technical College 7.
    Others
    
    2. Visa Issuance Procedure
    
    Acceptance Request ⇨ Standard Acceptance Letter* Issuance․Registration ⇨
    Visa Application․issuance **(Submit the acceptance number) ⇨ Entry
    
    * Once a student is accepted, a standard acceptance letter is issued and the student is registered
    at our Foreign Student Information Management System (FIMS) (A standard acceptance
    number will be indicated at the upper left corner of the acceptance letter). Then, the letter will
    be stamped by the President/Dean of the university and sent to the student.
    
    ** Eligible Applicants
    
    Confirmation of Visa Issuance
    -(Chinese nationals) All Chinese nationals except for newly admitted students of accredited Korean universities, students on the government scholarship program and exchange students
    -(Other nationals) Nationals of Cuba, Syria, Macedonia and Kosovo
    * However, visas for exchange students are issued by the head of overseas diplomatic missions.
    
    Visas Issued by the Head of Overseas Diplomatic Missions
    -(Chinese nationals) Newly admitted students of accredited Korean universities, students on the government
    scholarship program and exchange students
    -(Other nationals) Nationals of all countries except for Cuba, Syria,Macedonia and Kosovo
    
    3. Application Centre
    
    By principle, you must apply at a Korean diplomatic mission in your country or in a country
    where your last school is located.
    
    4. Required Documents
    
    ① Visa application form (form #34), photocopy of passport, one standard size photograph, fee
    ② Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate (or distinct number certificate) of a respective education
    institution
    ③ Standard Acceptance Letter (issued by the dean/president of the university)
    ④ Documents proving your family relations (Only when your parent’s certificate of balance is submitted.)
    
    < 21 States >
    China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri
    Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine,
    Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru (Total: 21 states)
    
    * Please indicate your English name on the Korean version and enclose a photocopy of your passport.
    
    
    China : Family Relations Registry or notarized document proving family relations,
    Philippines : Family Census, Indonesia : Certificate of family relations (KARTU KELUARGA),
    Bangladesh : 점머 까꺼즈 or 점마 싸이드티켓,
    Vietnam : 호적부 (So Ho Khau) or Birth Certificate (Giay khai sinh),
    Mongolia : Certificate of Family Relations, Pakistan : Family Certificate,
    Sri Lanka: 빠울러 Certificate, Myanmar : Family Relations Certificate (잉타웅수사옌),
    Nepal : 전마달다, Kyrgyzstan/Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan/Ukraine/Thailand : Birth Certificate
    
    Associate degree․Bachelor's degree․Master's degree․Ph.D
    ⑤ Documents proving the final level of education
    ⑥ Documents proving your financial ability to support yourself (tuition and living expenses for a year)
    
    Specific Research Program
    ⑤ Documents proving your final level of education (The minimum education requirement is master's degree)
    ⑥ Documents proving your living expenses (Bank account balance statement, Research Allowance Confirmation, etc.)
    
    Exchange Student
    ⑤ Documents proving your living expenses (considering that the tuition is paid in the country of origin)
    ⑥ Recommendation letter issued by the head of your university in your country
    ⑦ Documents proving that you are an exchange student (official letter from the inviting university,
    student exchange agreement between universities)
    ⑧ Documents proving that you have completed at least one semester
    (proof of enrollment issued by your university in your country)
    
    ※ The Chief of mission may ask additional documents in order to examine the purpose of stay, genuineness
    ofinvitation, and qualifications of the inviter and invitee if deemed necessary.
    
    5. Required Documents for international military trainees to apply for a D-2 visa at the invitation
    of the Ministry of National Defense
    
    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
    ① Visa Application Form (Enclosed Form #17), Photocopy of Passport, One Standard Size Photograph, Fee
    ② Invitation Letter issued by the Ministry of National Defense
    
    ※ The Chief of mission may ask additional documents in order to examine the purpose of stay, genuineness
    of the invitation, and the qualifications of the inviter and invitee if deemed necessary.