South Korea Student visa - Visa process & documents
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Which student visa do I need for a degree in South Korea?
→Degree students in South Korea would typically be given D-2 status, which covers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs plus certain research and exchange programs. Korean language students would normally be given D-4-1 status, which covers Korean language training (D-4-2 covers foreign language training).
Which visa do I need for a full degree in South Korea and how much financial proof must I show?
→Indian students need a D-2 visa for any full degree programme in South Korea, while a language course first leads to a D-4 visa. Financial proof of around KRW 20,000,000 needs to be held for at least 28 days, and processing usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Which student visa do I need for a bachelor's or master's degree in South Korea?
→Indian students are generally required to get a D-2 student visa for a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in South Korea. People attending Korean language courses are typically eligible for a D-4-1 visa instead, so the visa depends on what you study.
For a graphic design program in South Korea, should I apply for the student visa before or after university acceptance?
→You must apply for your South Korea student visa only after receiving university acceptance, since the mandatory Certificate of Admission comes directly from your host institution, and the government will not process a visa without it. Expect processing to take two to eight weeks once you submit your complete file.