Visa — Studying in Korea — Q&A
Can you register your ARC address at a goshiwon?
immigration needs a residence address and i'll be in a goshiwon for the first couple of months. does a goshiwon count as a proper…
Can I work part-time in Korea on a D-4 student visa?
I'm starting a Korean language course in Seoul soon (planning 2 semesters). I'd like to earn a little money while I study. Is it…
Is it normal that HiKorea has zero appointments available?
been refreshing for 4 days. every slot in Seoul is gone the moment it opens, and the next available date is past my deadline.…
Student visa got rejected — can you reapply?
no clear reason given, just refused. i had the admission letter and the bank certificate. is there a waiting period before you can try…
Can I keep my remote job from home while on a D-4?
i work for a company back home, paid into my home bank account, nothing to do with korea. is that considered working in korea?…
What actually happens if you work without the permit?
not planning to, but i keep hearing people do it and nothing happens to them. is that true or do people just not talk…
Is there an interview at the embassy? what do they ask?
got my appointment next month and nobody at the embassy answers the phone. is it an interview or do you just hand over documents?…
Can I switch from tourist entry to a D-4 visa inside Korea?
I'm already in Korea visa-free. Do I really have to fly home to apply for the student visa, or can I change my status…
How fast do I need to get the ARC after landing?
landing early september, classes start a week later. i keep reading you have 90 days to register but also that you should do it…
How long does the D-4 take to process?
school says the admission letter comes 2-3 weeks after documents arrive, then the visa on top of that. how long did yours take end…
Extending the D-4 for a third semester — what do they ask for?
i came for 2 semesters and now i want to stay longer. do they check your grades and attendance for the extension? also do…
One semester in Korea without a visa — how does it work?
My country has the 90-day agreement with Korea. Can I just fly in and do one 10-week semester without applying for anything?
Can my partner come with me on a student visa?
we're not married. she'd want to stay longer than the tourist period. is there any option or does she need her own reason to…
After 2 years of language school, can I get a job visa?
What actually happens after language school — can you move to a work visa, do you need to go to university, or do most…
Can I enter as a tourist while waiting for the D-4?
the visa is taking longer than expected and i'd like to be there to sort out housing. is entering as a tourist first going…
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