Student Visa Requirements for South Korea

Visa Types:

1. D-2 Visa:
   • Required for studying major courses at certain universities.
   • Can be for 6 months or 1 year, extendable during the course.
   • Extension required every 6 months or 1 year until the completion of studies.
2. D-4 Visa:
   • A language visa for learning Korean in South Korea.
   • Essential for language proficiency before entering the university.
   • Can be converted to a D-2 visa after completing a Korean language class, but it’s more expensive.

D-4 Visa Details:

• Purpose:
  • For learning the Korean language.
  • Does not allow studying major courses or working in South Korea.

D-2 Visa Eligibility:

• IELTS Requirement:
  • Must have completed IELTS in Nepal.

Conversion from D-4 to D-2:

• Possible after completing a Korean language class in South Korea.
• It is more expensive compared to applying directly for a D-2 visa.

Documents Required for Visa Application:

1. Valid Passport
2. IELTS Score:
   • Required for programs in the English language.
   • Typically, a score of 5.5 for Bachelor’s and 6 for Master’s programs.
3. Academic Documents:
   • Mark sheets and Character certificates from school, intermediate, and Bachelor levels.
   • Provisional Certificate.
4. Bank Balance Statement:
   • In the student’s name with exclusive access.
5. CV (Curriculum Vitae)
6. SOP (Statement of Purpose)
7. No Objection Letter
8. Birth Certificate
9. Property Evaluation

Eligibility for South Korean Universities:

• Bachelor’s Program:
  • Minimum second division in +2 level in any field.
• Master’s Program:
  • Completion of the Bachelor’s level.

Application Submission to Korean Embassy:

• Submit all required documents for visa processing.
• The embassy checks for document authenticity and completeness.
• Inadequate or forged documents may lead to rejection.

Post-Study Opportunities:

D-10 Visa:

• Purpose:
  • Job seekers’ visas are valid for six months after graduation.
• Eligibility:
  • After successfully completing the program in South Korea.
• Employment:
  • Full-time job search during the visa validity.
• Opportunity:
  • Explore work opportunities and secure a job in South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements and processes may vary between universities, and it’s essential to check specific university guidelines and the latest information from the Korean Embassy.