D-2-STUDENT 指南

Apply to and receive a formal admission letter from a Korean university. The university's international office will provide guidance on the visa application once you are accepted.

Core documents: passport (valid for 6+ months beyond intended stay), admission letter (입학허가서), application form (available at consulate or HiKorea), passport photo, bank balance certificate, and proof of payment of the first semester tuition. Some consulates also require a Certificate of Enrollment from your previous institution.

Submit all documents at the Korean embassy or consulate in your home country. Many consulates now accept applications through a visa application center (VAC) rather than directly — check the specific requirements for your country.

After arriving in Korea, you must register your ARC within 90 days at the immigration office near your university. Many universities organize group ARC registration for new international students — check with your international student office.