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Student Life

Visa Extension

Before & During School: Immigration Guide

Before Classes Begin

1) Foreigner Registration

Who must register

Foreigners intending to stay in Korea for more than 90 days from the date of entry.

Required Documents

  • Application form (Form #34)
  • Copy of passport
  • Photo (passport size)
  • Certificate of tuition payment
  • Certificate of enrollment
  • Proof of residence
Fee 35,000 KRW
A fine will be imposed if the registration is not completed within 90 days of arrival.

2) Reporting Changes to Residence

Deadline Within 14 days of moving (late reporting → fine)

How to Report

  • Online: www.hikorea.go.kr → E-Application → General Guide → Notification of Change of Residence
  • In Person: Immigration Office, District (Gu) Office, or Community Service Center in your new residential area

Required Document

  • Proof of residence

3) Change of VISA to D-2 (Student Visa)

Applicable To

  • International students holding a different visa (e.g., D-4, D-10)
  • Entering a master’s after a bachelor’s in Korea
  • Entering a doctoral after a master’s in Korea
Deadline Before the semester begins

Required Documents

  • Application form (Form #34)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Passport
  • Photo
  • Certificate of Admission
  • Proof of residence
  • Certificate of deposit balance (≥ 10,000,000 KRW held ≥ 3 months by applicant or parent)
    ※ Immigration may request a transaction history depending on the case.

Fees

  • Visa change: 100,000 KRW
  • ARC reissuance: 35,000 KRW
If a student has poor academic performance (low GPA or attendance), additional documents such as financial proof may be requested.
GKS scholars

Exempt from the visa change fee (ARC reissuance fee not exempt).

4) Change of Personal Information on ARC

Applicable Cases

Change in nationality, passport details, name, gender, date of birth, etc.

Deadline Within 14 days of the change (fines apply if reported late)

How to Report

  • Online: www.hikorea.go.kr → E-Application → General Guide
  • In Person: Immigration Office in your area

Required Documents

  • Application form (Form #34)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Passport

While Attending School

1) Extension of Stay (General)

Apply From Up to 4 months before visa expiration

Online applications accepted 4 months to 3 days before expiration via www.hikorea.go.kr

Required Documents

  • Application form (Form #34)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Passport
  • Certificate of enrollment
  • Transcript
  • Certificate of tuition payment
  • Proof of residence
  • Certificate of deposit balance
    ※ Those with grades of C or above may be exempt from the deposit requirement.
Fee 60,000 KRW (20% discount if applying online)

2) Extension of Stay (Thesis Not Yet Submitted)

Apply From Up to 4 months before visa expiration

Online applications accepted 4 months to 3 days before expiration via www.hikorea.go.kr

Required Documents

  • Application form (Form #34)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Passport
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Transcript
  • Proof of residence
  • Thesis Schedule Confirmation Form (signed by faculty advisor)
  • Certificate of deposit balance:
    • 6,000,000 KRW (1 semester extension)
    • 12,000,000 KRW (2 semester extension)
Fee 60,000 KRW (20% discount if applying online)
Students must leave Korea within 30 days if their leave of absence or withdrawal from school is approved.

Immigration Website Information

Making a Reservation to Visit

  • Main page → ‘E-Application’
  • For forms: ‘Favorite Services’ (top-right) → Application Form

※ Walk-in visits without a reservation may not be accepted.

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