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TVEC Registered Institution – Registration No. P13/0095
TVEC Registered Institution – Registration No. P13/0095
General information on South Korea's D-2 and D-4-1 student visa categories to help you understand what to expect. This page does not replace official guidance from Korean immigration authorities.
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Visa Categories
Generally associated with degree-level study (Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral) at a Korean university. Exact eligibility criteria are set by Korean immigration authorities.
Generally associated with Korean-language training programmes ahead of degree study. Exact eligibility criteria are set by Korean immigration authorities. (D-4 has other sub-categories not covered on this page.)
Documentation
Based on the Republic of Korea Visa Requirements Checklist for D-2 (Study) and D-4-1 (Korean Language Study) applications. Requirements can change without notice — treat this as a starting point, not a final list.
These are the documents the embassy asks for when you apply for the visa itself. Before that, your chosen university will ask for its own set of admission documents — see an example university document checklist.
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Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree study
Visa fee: USD 60 (subject to change — confirm the current fee with the embassy)
Documents must generally be valid or issued within 3 months of application, unless noted otherwise.
Source: Republic of Korea Visa Requirements Checklist (D-2). Always verify the current list directly with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea before applying.
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Korean-language training programmes
Visa fee: USD 60 (subject to change — confirm the current fee with the embassy)
Documents must generally be valid or issued within 3 months of application, unless noted otherwise.
Source: Republic of Korea Visa Requirements Checklist (D-4-1). Always verify the current list directly with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea before applying.
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Interview
Some visa applications may involve an interview at the embassy or consulate. Whether an interview is required, and its format, is determined by the relevant Korean immigration or embassy authority.
Timeline
Visa processing timelines vary based on embassy workload, application completeness and individual circumstances. Carolina Academy cannot guarantee a specific processing time — confirm current estimated timelines with the embassy or official immigration source.
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