Apply for Student Visa to South Korea

A student visa to South Korea is a visa for those who are going to study at a university, college, research institution or language school in South Korea. The visa type is usually D-2 for academic studies and D-4 for language studies or other education. The visa must be granted before you travel to South Korea.

At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for a Student Visa to South Korea. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can start the application online, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.

About South Korea Student Visa

The Student Visa to South Korea, also known as the Student Visa D-2 or D-4, is an official visa for people who are going to study in South Korea for an extended period.

D-2 is used for university studies, such as bachelor's, master's or doctoral programmes, exchange studies and certain visiting student programmes. D-4 is used, among other things, for Korean language studies at approved language institutions.

The visa is for Swedish citizens who are going to study in South Korea and who have been admitted to a Korean educational institution. The application must be made via the Embassy of South Korea before departure.

Student visas are issued as single-entry visas. According to the Embassy of South Korea, the traveler must enter Korea within three months of the visa's issuance date. The first permitted period of stay can be up to 2 years for D-2-2, D-2-3 and D-2-4, up to 1 year for D-2-6 and D-2-8 and up to 6 months for D-4-1.

You will need the following documents to apply:

• Completed visa application
• Copy of passport information page
• The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
• Visa photo
• Physical passport
• Letter of admission from the university or educational institution in South Korea
• Copy of the Korean educational institution's registration certificate
• Documents proving previous education
• Bank statement with a bank stamp showing sufficient funds for the stay
• Family proof may be needed if the bank statement belongs to a parent
• Documents showing that you are an exchange student may be needed for D-2-6

South Korea can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.

South Korea Student Visa Rules

Important rules to know:

• The visa is intended for people who are going to study at an approved educational institution in South Korea
• D-2 is used for university, postgraduate and exchange studies
• D-4 is used for language studies or certain degree programs
• The visa is issued as a single-entry visa
• You should enter South Korea within three months of the visa issuance date
• Permitted length of stay depends on visa category and study program
• D-2 can in some cases be granted for up to 2 years at the time of first issuance
• The D-4-1 for language studies may in some cases be granted for up to 6 months at the time of first issuance
• The visa is not intended for tourism or business travel
• Working alongside studies may require special permission from Korean immigration authorities
• The final decision is always made by South Korea's immigration authorities
• Extension and registration in South Korea are handled by Korean immigration authorities

Are you a Swedish citizen?

Swedish citizens who are going to study in South Korea for a longer period of time need a student visa. The visa category depends on whether you are going to study at a university, participate in exchange programs, pursue doctoral studies or study Korean at a language school.

Embassy of South Korea in Sweden

The embassy of South Korea in Sweden is located in Stockholm and represents the Republic of Korea in Sweden. The embassy is responsible for diplomatic relations between South Korea and Sweden, as well as handling consular issues, visa matters, cultural exchange, and the promotion of trade and investment between the countries. Sweden and South Korea have had diplomatic relations since 1959, and the cooperation includes trade, technology, research and education.

For people who need assistance with a visa to South Korea, Alla Visum offers professional assistance with the application process, document review and guidance before travel. We help ensure that the application meets current requirements and regulations.

Embassy of Sweden in South Korea

The embassy of Sweden in South Korea is located in Seoul and represents Sweden in the Republic of Korea. The Embassy works with bilateral relations, trade, innovation, cultural exchange and consular issues. Sweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with South Korea after the Korean War, and the countries today have extensive cooperation in business, research, green technology and innovation.

For South Korean citizens and residents of South Korea who are planning to travel to Sweden for a short stay, Alla Visum can help with the application for a Schengen visa to Sweden. We offer support throughout the process, from document control to guidance on application requirements and processing.