- For the issuance of a Korean Language Training Visa (D-4), a certificate of admission and other required documents (please inquire at the Korean embassy or consulate (general) for detailed requirements) issued by the LEI must be submitted to the Korean embassy or consulate (general) in the applicant's home country. It will take approximately a month for the visa to be issued, so please ensure there is sufficient time before your departure date. Visa application method may change depending on the result of the accreditation evaluation of the Ministry of Education
- HiKorea: Ministry of Justice's civil service program for foreigners
- Website: https://www.hikorea.go.kr
- Inquiries: 1345 (no area code)
- Foreign resident registration for D-4 visa holders (group application from the educational institute)
- Eligibility: An overseas student who entered Korea with the purpose of learning Korean and intends to stay for 91 days or more
- Period: Within 90 days since the date of arrival
- Location: Busan Immigration Office
- Required Documents
- 1Copy of passport (picture page, visa page)
- 2Application form
- 3Enrollment certificate (to be issued by the LEI)
- 4Receipt of tuition payment (to be issued by the LEI)
- 5Proof of residency
- 61 passport photo (3.5cmⅹ4.5cm)
- 7Fee KRW 30,000
- Extension of period of stay for D-4 visa holders (group application from the educational institute)
- Eligibility: Those who entered Korea with a D-4 visa and whose visa will expire before the end of the semester or those who intend to attend the LEI the following semester (attendance rate of 70% or higher)
- Location: Busan Immigration Office
- Required Documents
- 1Application form
- 2Enrollment certificate (to be issued by the LEI)
- 3Certificate of grades and attendance (to be issued by the LEI)
- 4Proof of residency
- 5Alien registration card
- 6Fee KRW 60,000
- Change of address
- Eligibility: Those who have relocated to a new residential address
- Period: Within 14 days since the date of relocation
- Location: Community Center or Gu Office that has jurisdiction over the new address, or Busan Immigration Office
- Required Documents
- 1Proof of residency
- 2Alien registration card
- 3No fee