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Korean Student Visas by Nationality

Find D-2 student visa guidance by nationality, with country-specific notes on admission documents, finances, translations, and school reporting.

2

country pages

D-2

visa routes

20+

checks per page

Wide wooden study table with university brochures and Korean campus map booklets fanned out, three differently colored passports stacked at one corner, an open laptop showing a blank university comparison page, a printed D-2 vs D-4 comparison chart with handwritten margin notes, a cup of barley tea and a TOPIK study book stack — Korea student visa hub for D-2 D-4 routes by nationality

How to use this hub

Use this hub when the applicant has admission to a Korean university or is comparing study, transfer, and post-graduation options.

Best for

  • University and graduate-school applicants
  • Students checking financial-proof and admission-document risks
  • Students planning school transfer, part-time work, or later D-10/E-7 routes

Country-specific pages

Choose the country and route that match the applicant

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Vietnam

Vietnamese Citizens

D-2

Student Visa

The D-2 route is the main page for Vietnamese citizens entering Korea for degree study at a university, graduate school, exchange program, or other approved higher-education track.

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Nigeria

Nigerian Citizens

D-2

Student Visa

The D-2 route is the main Korea student-visa page for Nigerian citizens entering a degree, exchange, graduate, or approved higher-education program.

Open country guide

Do not use this hub if

  • The program is language training or non-degree training; compare D-4 first.
  • The primary goal is work rather than study; compare work visa routes.

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Common questions

Questions people ask before choosing this route

Does Korean university admission guarantee a D-2 visa?

No. Admission is only the starting point. The school documents, financial proof, education history, passport records, translations, and consulate-specific requirements still need to support the D-2 filing.

Why should student visa applicants check nationality-specific guidance?

Nationality and document origin can affect financial-proof expectations, academic-document authentication, translation needs, TB or health-related checks, and consular screening timelines.

Can D-2 students work part-time in Korea?

Part-time work is not automatic. Students generally need to follow school and immigration permission rules, and unauthorized work can affect extensions, school transfers, or future status changes.

When should I compare D-2 with work visa routes?

Compare work visa routes when the main goal is employment, when a Korean employer is already sponsoring the applicant, or when the study plan is mainly being used to reach a job route later.

Need exact filing strategy?

Use these hubs to narrow the route, then verify the exact documents, filing channel, and timing before submitting.

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