D-2 Student visa guide
University, grad school · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When can I apply to extend my D-2 study stay, and what documents do I need?
For a D-2 extension, apply from 4 months before your stay period ends until the end date. If you apply before it expires, you can stay while you wait, even if the result comes late. Just prepare these documents Basic do…
Read more ›What can and can't I do on a D-2 (study) visa?
Your main activity on a D-2 is study. You can work part-time only if you get part-time work permission before you start working. What you can do Study: degree course study, research, thesis preparation Part-time work wi…
Read more ›Can I change from D-2 (study abroad) to another visa status?
Yes, you can. But the requirements depend on which status you want to change to. The most common change for students is to job seeking (D-10). Requirements checklist (changing to job seeking D-10-1) I graduated from a u…
Read more ›Can a D-2 international student bring a spouse or children to Korea?
Yes, a D-2 international student can bring a spouse and minor children under the Accompanying (F-3) status. However, F-3 issuance is restricted for associate degree, language training, and short-term students. An except…
Read more ›Can a D-2 international student go back to their home country during school vacation?
Yes, you can go back to your home country during vacation. If you have completed foreign resident registration, you do not need a re-entry permit when you return within 1 year of the day you left Korea. If your remainin…
Read more ›What happens to my visa if I am a D-2 student and I take a leave of absence or am expelled?
If you take a leave of absence or are expelled, your school reports it to Immigration. If you take a leave, your stay extension may be blocked. If you are expelled, you become subject to departure. You cannot keep your …
Read more ›General guidance prepared by Kevi from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice. Please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).