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South Korea student visa.

See the money to show, the hours you can work, the time you can stay after study and the cost. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Study visa (D-2)

The official name in English

Money to show
No set figureYou must show proof of money. Each Korean embassy sets its own figure. For example, the San Francisco consulate asks for a bank balance over USD 1,000 for each month in Korea, and the Philippines embassy uses the amount on the admission certificate.
First stay
2 yearsEach D-2 grant allows a stay of up to 2 years.
Renewal
Yes. Extend at immigration in Korea before the stay ends. The total limit for a bachelor's degree is up to 6 years after admission.
Work while you study
25 hours on weekdaysPart-time work needs permission first. Bachelor's students who meet the Korean level: 25 hours on weekdays (30 at accredited schools) and no limit at weekends and in holidays; without it, 10 hours. Master's and doctoral: 30 hours, or 15. The page gives no time unit.
After you graduate
Up to 2 yearsGraduates can change to a job-seeking visa. It is extended 6 months at a time, up to 2 years in total.
Cost
USD 60A single-entry visa for a stay over 90 days costs about USD 60. Embassies charge in local terms and some nationalities pay a different fee.
Processing time
Each embassy sets its own time. The San Francisco consulate says about 2 to 3 weeks.
Where to apply
At the Korean embassy or consulate in your home country, after you get the admission letter.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

What you need

What you need to show.

The official page asks for these, as well as the money.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

Open to citizens of any other country.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What do I need for the South Korea student visa?

The official page asks for: standard admission letter from the university, copy of the university's business registration, proof of your highest education, proof of money to live on, tuberculosis test result (some nationalities) and family papers if parents' bank statements are used, as well as the money to live on.

How much money do I need for the South Korea student visa?

You must show proof of money. Each Korean embassy sets its own figure. For example, the San Francisco consulate asks for a bank balance over USD 1,000 for each month in Korea, and the Philippines embassy uses the amount on the admission certificate.

Can I work while I study in South Korea?

Part-time work needs permission first. Bachelor's students who meet the Korean level: 25 hours on weekdays (30 at accredited schools) and no limit at weekends and in holidays; without it, 10 hours. Master's and doctoral: 30 hours, or 15. The page gives no time unit.

Can I stay in South Korea after I graduate?

Graduates can change to a job-seeking visa. It is extended 6 months at a time, up to 2 years in total.

Can I get a South Korea student visa for a language course?

Yes. Korean language trainees (D-4-1) can ask to work after 6 months.

How long can I stay on the South Korea student visa?

Each D-2 grant allows a stay of up to 2 years. Yes. Extend at immigration in Korea before the stay ends. The total limit for a bachelor's degree is up to 6 years after admission.

How much does the South Korea student visa cost?

A single-entry visa for a stay over 90 days costs about USD 60. Embassies charge in local terms and some nationalities pay a different fee.

Who can apply for the South Korea student visa?

Open to citizens of any other country. People admitted to a degree course or research at a Korean college or university, including exchange students.

How do I apply?

At the Korean embassy or consulate in your home country, after you get the admission letter. Each embassy sets its own time. The San Francisco consulate says about 2 to 3 weeks.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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