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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.

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D-2

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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

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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.

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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.

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