Graduation does not automatically end your Korea stay, but it does start a timing problem. Your visa was issued for study, not post-graduation job searching. If you want to remain in Korea, the key is to move to the right next status before your D-2 expires and before there is any gap between graduation, job search, and immigration filing.
审核依据
James Chae, 행정사 (Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney). License No. 220-06-06463 · 대한행정사회 (Korean Administrative Agents Association). Reviewed against the HiKorea 사증·체류업무 자격별 안내 매뉴얼 and cross-checked with Ministry of Justice issuances.
最近审核日期
2026年4月22日
来源依据
Issuance-manual sections covering D-2 student visa issuance, consular review, and TB-related entry screening.
Stay-manual sections covering D-2 extension, leave of absence, school transfer, reporting duties, and part-time work permission.
申请前注意事项
Requirements can change by nationality, local immigration office, and filing channel. Confirm exact requirements with HiKorea, the responsible Korean consulate, or a licensed immigration specialist before filing.
Most graduates use one of two routes:
The best route depends on timing, employer readiness, and whether your degree matches the occupation you want to enter.
is usually safer if you are still interviewing, negotiating, or waiting for graduation documents. It gives you a legal bridge between student life and employment. First-time graduates often have a more favorable D-10 entry path than general outside applicants, but you still need to apply while your current stay remains valid.
Direct to is viable when:
If any of those pieces are missing, is often the more realistic bridge.
The most common avoidable errors are:
Start the post-graduation visa plan in your final semester, not after commencement.
If the employer is not ready, use rather than gambling on a late filing.
Match your degree and job description carefully before assuming is available.
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Can I stay in Korea just because I graduated from a Korean university?
Not by itself. Graduation helps open routes like and , but you still need to apply for a valid next status.
Do I need my final diploma to apply for D-10?
Usually a graduation certificate or expected graduation proof is enough, depending on timing. Do not wait unnecessarily if your is close to expiry.
Can I start working while my D-10 or E-7 is still under review?
No. You should wait until you have the correct authorized status or explicit work authorization for the new activity.
Graduation season creates a filing rush. Build your immigration timeline before your final semester ends.
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