D-2 Student

Persons who have received a formal education at an educational 2 years (Student) institution such as college (or higher) (Extendable) PART 01. Visa Ove

International students pursuing associates, bachelor's, master's, • Korean language trainees doctoral degrees or enroll in a • Trainees from institutions research course

• Exchange student language institutes (foreign- • International students in work- D-4 D-2 invested companies, etc.) learning course (government- (General (Student) • High school students and sponsored scholarship students,

• Visiting students (students enrolled • Private institution trainees in foreign universities and who • Foreign language trainees take regular courses at domestic universities for less than 1 year)

For some applicants, additional documents(e.g. Receipt for the Tuition, Flight Ticket, Bank Statement for 3 months, Verification of Enrollment) may be required depending on the category of universities in Korea that they are willing to study.

1. Where a report is filed because an alien student fails to register by the registration deadline of each semester as provided in Article 19-4 (2) 1 of the Act: The day immediately following the relevant registration deadline; 2. Where a report is filed because an alien student takes a leave of absence from school pursuant to Article 19-4 (2) 1 of the Act: The date of leave; 3. Where a report is filed because the head of a school expels an alien student under Article 19-4 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "alien student") or suspends the study or training of an alien student as provided in Article 19-4 (2) 2 of the Act: The date on which the alien student is expelled or his or her study or training is suspended; 4. Where a report is filed because an alien student's study or training is discontinued due to reasons unknown to the head of the school, such as unknown whereabouts as provided in Article 19-4 (2) 2 of the Act: The date the head of the school becomes aware of the disappearance of the alien student, etc.

1. Managing the attendance issues, acquisition of credits, etc. of alien students;

Employment and for-profit activities by international students are prohibited in principle but are allowed only when permission is obtained in advance for part-time work or for activities other than those permitted under the status of stay previously granted

(Eligibility) Those with Language Training (D-4) and Visiting Student (D-2) status who have resided at least  6 months since the date of the change or entry into Korea as well as some of those with Student (D-2) status

(Scope of Activities Allowed) Limited to activities such as simple part-time labor at jobs usually performed by students, excluding specialized fields*, and are allowed to the extent where it is possible to study and work together based on the attendance rate, grade point average and status of stay of the latest semester completed

Special permission for specialized fields: Interpretation/translation, food service assistant, office assistant, tour guide assistant, duty-free sales assistant, etc.

Permission is restricted if the type of business is listed as manufacturing or construction on the certificate of business registration, but exceptions can be made for those possessing TOPIK level 4 or higher in the case of manufacturing * Part-time employment is restricted at facilities related to foreign language education for underage students (Kids Cafe, English Camp, etc.)

(Special exception for international students in Work and Study courses (D-2)) Internship activities are allowed in specialized occupations at organizations outside the university and at companies while enrolled at university (One time during the enrollment period for up to 6 months

(F-3, Dependent Family) Those staying for more than 6 months at a domestic university pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher with Student (D-2) status can invite their spouse and underage children as F-3 (Dependent Family) status ※ However, some of those with Student (D-2) and Trainee (D-4) status who have stayed for less than 2 years are restricted from inviting their spouse and children unless there are humanitarian reasons.

Type 1 International students acquiring Permanent Resident Status after gaining employment Student·Trainee Professional Resident Permanent Resident D-2, D-4 E-1 ~ E-7 F-2 F-5

In the case of point-based talent, changing status directly from Student to Resident status is allowed if the relevant requirements are met

Type 2 Obtaining Job-Seeker Status after Graduation Student·Trainee Job Seeker D-2, D-4 D-10

Type 3 International students acquiring Permanent Resident Status after Start-up, International Trade Student·Trainee Start-up/Trade Resident Permanent Resident D-2, D-4 D-8, D-9 F-2 F-5