Bank account statements should be issued within 30 days from the application date.
* The issuance date should match the reference date.

Application forms for comprehensive reports and statements of reasons are provided by the International Exchange Division.

Foreigner Registration Card Issuance Guide

• Integrated Application Form (1 copy, available at the Immigration Office).
• Certificate of Enrollment (Automatically printed from the certificate machine at the Humanities Building in Seung Hak Campus or the Comprehensive Lecture Hall in Bu Min Campus).
• Passport.
• Copy of Visa
• Passport-sized Photo (3.5 x 4.5cm) - Ensure the correct size.
• Fee of 30,000 KRW.

Extension and Change of Visa (Stay Period)

• Visa (Stay Period) Extension Documents - Students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Application Form & Photo (4 x 5 cm, white background)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Copy of Passport
  • Certificate of Registration
  • Academic Transcript
  • Confirmation of Residential Address
    • For dormitory residents, obtain from the university.
    • For your own residence: Copy of the lease agreement.
    • For a friend's residence: Copy of the lease agreement + Confirmation of Residential Address + Copy of the house owner's identification.
  • Service Fee of 60,000 KRW.
• Visa (Stay Period) Extension Documents - Students with a GPA below 2.0
  • Application Form (with attached photo)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Copy of Passport
  • Certificate of Registration
  • Academic Transcript
  • Confirmation of Residential Address
    • For dormitory residents, obtain from the university.
    • For your own residence: Copy of the lease agreement.
    • For a friend's residence: Copy of the lease agreement + Confirmation of Residential Address + Copy of the house owner's identification.
  • Service Fee of 60,000 KRW
  • Bank Balance Certificate (Deposit of 16,000,000 KRW)
  • Statement of Reasons
• Visa Extension Documents for Graduates/Excess Semester (In-Person Submission)
  • Application Form (with attached photo)
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Copy of Passport
  • Certificate of Expected Graduation or Certificate of Graduation
  • Academic Transcript
  • Advisor Confirmation Letter / Personal Statement
    • If the reason for being unable to graduate is the lack of TOPIK scores: Statement for Lack of TOPIK Scores + Previous year's TOPIK Exam Record
    • If the reason for being unable to graduate is insufficient credit: Statement for Non-Completion of Credits
  • Confirmation of Residential Address
    • For dormitory residents, obtain from the university.
    • For your own residence: Copy of the lease agreement.
    • For a friend's residence: Copy of the lease agreement + Confirmation of Residential Address + Copy of the house owner's identification.
  • Service Fee of 60,000 KRW
  • Bank Balance Certificate (Deposit of 16,000,000 KRW)

Changing from D-4 to D-2 Visa

• Application form (refer to attached file)
• One passport-sized photo with a white background (4x5 cm) –> This should be a new photo, different from the one on your existing alien registration card and passport.
• Copy of your passport
• Original alien registration card (if applicable)
• Certificate of residence (refer to attached file) – Students residing in Seokdang Global House can obtain this from there.

  If your residence contract (monthly rent, lump sum rental deposit) is not in your name, you must also provide a "Residence Confirmation Letter" and a copy of the contract holder's ID (front and back).

• Bank account statement to prove financial capability (must show at least 16 million KRW or 8 million KRW for "in-house" language program changes)
• Service fee of 130,000 KRW
• Certificate of degree verified with an apostille, consular confirmation, or certification from the Chinese Ministry of Education
• Attendance certificate for language program students (issued by the Office of International Affairs for in-house language program students)
• Certificate of tuition payment – After paying the tuition, you can print the receipt directly from the tuition payment notification website and submit it.

Notification of Change of Residence (Change of Registered Information)

If not reported within the specified period, a fine will be imposed.

• Application Period: Within 14 days from the date of change
• Application Method: Apply in person at the immigration office (make a reservation through HiKorea)
• Materials required: Completed Application Form, Passport, Alien Registration Card, and documents providing evidence of the change of registered information (e.g., lease agreement).

Time-based Employment Permit

If caught after failing to report entry or exit, you may face fines and be subject to forced deportation.

• Target: D-2 and D-4 visa-holding international students (D-4 visa holders are eligible for a permit six months after entry).
• Permitted Fields: Translation and interpretation, assisting in food service and duty-free shops, general office assistance, tourist information assistance, etc. (Manufacturing is not allowed).
• Permitted Hours
  • Language training: Up to 25 hours per week
  • Undergraduate programs: Up to 30 hours per week
  • Master's and doctoral programs: Up to 35 hours per week

    Degree program students (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students) are exempt from weekly hour limits during weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and vacation periods.

    Language training (D-4 visa holders) is only eligible after 6 months of foreigner registration.

• Application Method: Apply in person at the Immigration Office or online through Hi Korea (www.hikorea.go.kr).
• Required Documents: Integrated application form, time-based employment certificate, copy of the employer's business registration, employment contract, passport, alien registration card, grade or attendance certificate, TOPIK certificate.

  The time-based employment certificate requires the signature of the supervisor (bring the necessary documents when visiting for the signature).

  Time-based employment is available to those with a minimum of TOPIK Level 2 for language training, TOPIK Level 3 for the first and second-year undergraduates, and TOPIK Level 4 for third and fourth-year undergraduates and master's/doctoral students (those without TOPIK qualifications should inquire separately).

• Note: Students with an attendance rate below 90% in the previous semester and a GPA below C (2.0) may be denied.