Content | Processing Date | Required Documents | Remarks |
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Language Training Visa Issuance | 30 days prior to the date of entrance into Korea | After sending the application to the Korean Language Institute, you will receive various documents (Admission letter, Invitation letter, Study Plan, Sponsorship letter, and etc.), present it to your country's Korean Embassy or Consulate to receive your D-4 visa. | Admission Registration |
Foreigner Registration & Fingerprinting (For Language Training Visa (D-4) holders only) | Within 90 days upon arrival in Korea | -Passport -Foreigner Registration Application Form -Certificate of Enrollment -Two Photos (3cm x 4cm) -Fee: 35,000 KRW |
Processed at the beginning of each semester |
Visa Extension | 60 days prior to the expiration date | -Foreigner Registration Card -Visa Extension Application Form -Copy of Passport -Certificate of Enrollment -Academic Transcript -Tuition Payment Receipt -Proof of Residence (e.g., housing contract) |
Students must check their visa status regularly and request assistance from the office if needed. |
- You must apply for a visa extension within your permitted stay period. If the visa expires, a fine will be imposed (to be paid directly at the Immigration Office). - Always check your visa period. You can apply for visa extension from a month ago, and if you want to do it before, you have to consult with the person in charge before you do it. - If the details of the alien registration card (passport number, address, etc.) are changed, that things must be changed at the at the immigration office or City Hall within 2 weeks. If not, penalties will be imposed on violations. |