🇰🇷 South Korea · Student

D-4-1 Training Visa – University-Affiliated Language Institute — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Proof of savings€4,457
Minimum investment€57
Work experience5+ years
Educationsecondary
Age range18–50

Costs

Application / consular fee€57

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.visa.go.kr.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Proof of savings
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Education
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: - 유학생부모(F-1-13)”

https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-22

Not sure if you qualify?

Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.

Get Your Free Verdict →

Compare all Student programs →

More about emigrating to South Korea →

Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

Free verdict — 3 min