D-2 / D-4
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Student visas
For degree courses (D-2) or certified language schools (D-4).
Eligibility: University acceptance + funds
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Korean visa frameworks & procedures
Official parameters managed by the Ministry of Justice (법무부) and Korea Immigration Service (출입국·외국인청). Verify current rules before applying.
D-8
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Investor visa
Foreign direct investment into Korean business corporations.
Eligibility: Min 100M KRW legal capital
Processing: 4–6 weeks
E-7
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Foreign professional
Technical specialists and engineers hired by certified Korean enterprises.
Eligibility: Degree or 5yr experience
Processing: 3–7 weeks
E-9
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EPS unskilled worker
Manufacturing, construction, and agriculture under the EPS bilateral program.
Eligibility: Bilateral selection agency
Processing: Official batch schedule
F-2
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Long-term resident
Points-based F-2-7 residence (min 80 of 120 points) and other long-term routes.
Eligibility: Score ≥ 80/120 points
Processing: 2–3 months
F-4
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Overseas Korean
Status for persons of ethnic Korean heritage and ancestry.
Eligibility: Korean ancestry validation
Processing: 2–3 weeks
F-5
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Permanent resident
Unrestricted residence and employment after long-term qualification.
Eligibility: 5yr stay + GNI benchmarks
Processing: 4–6 months
F-6
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Marriage migrant
Stay permission based on legal marriage to a Korean national.
Eligibility: Marriage cert + financials
Processing: 1–2 months
H-1
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Working holiday
Bilateral travel and part-time seasonal employment for youth.
Eligibility: Age 18–30, agreement country
Processing: 2–3 weeks
B-1 / B-2
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Voluntary departure
Compliance guidelines for overstay and voluntary exit.
Special program ended Feb 28, 2026
Standard overstay rules now apply
ARC
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Alien registration
The 90-day mandatory ARC registration for arriving foreigners.
Required: Passport + address proof
Fee: KRW 30,000
Renewal
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Stay period extension
Extending your visa validity before expiration.
When: Within 4 months of expiry
Book via HiKorea appointment
Conversion
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Stay status modification
Converting between visa categories under official guidelines.
E.g., D-2 (student) → E-7-1
Points or job sponsorship required
K-ETA
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Electronic travel authorization
Pre-travel entry approval for visa-free short-term visitors.
Apply before boarding; not a visa
Online at k-eta.go.kr
Matrix
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Visa comparison matrix
Side-by-side comparison of requirements, timelines, and rights.
Criteria for 10 visa types
GNI targets and companion rights
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