Extension of D-2 (Study Abroad) Visa
You may get your visa extended four (4) months before your expiration date.
There are limits for visa extensions. You are required to complete your studies during a fixed period.
Required documents of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.
- Application, passport, and alien registeration card
- KRW 60,000 service fee
- Certificate of enrollment and transcript
- Certificates of tuition payment (receipt of tuition payment)
- Certified documents of residence
- Examples include a contract for rental cars, certificates verifying accommodations, mail indicating predicted length of stay, or receipt of a public utility payment
Required documents for research students (students preparing for their thesis) after degree completion
- Application form, passport, and alien registration card
- KRW 60,000 service fee
- Certificate of course completion or academic transcript
- Certificate of education fee payment (receipt of tuition payment)
- Certified documents of residence
- - Examples include a housing contract, certified documents verifying accommodations, mail indicating predicted length of stay, receipt of a public utility payment or dormitory payment
- ( Form Download ) Certified document from an academic advisor indicating the schedule of dissertation completion
Limits to Extending Length of Stay Past the Term Duration
- Undergraduates: extension is allowed for up to six (6) months to one (1) year past four (4) years of the term duration
- Master's students: maximum of one (1) year and six (6) months are permitted after course completion (first round: within one year; second round: within six months)
- Doctoral students: maximum of three (3) years is permitted after course completion (first round: within two years; second round: within one month)