D-4 General training visa guide
Language school · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When can I apply to extend my D-4 general training stay, and what documents do I need?
For a D-4 extension, apply from 4 months before your stay period ends until the day it ends. If you pass the expiry date, you may be fined. In addition to the basic documents, you submit a certificate of enrollment (tra…
Read more ›Can I change from D-4 general training to another status of stay?
Yes, you can change from D-4 to another status of stay. But the basic rule is to leave Korea, get a new visa, and enter again. If you can meet the requirements inside Korea, a change is allowed in limited cases after a …
Read more ›What can and can't you do with a D-4 general training visa?
With a D-4, you can only receive education or training at a designated institution. You must not do paid work, such as a part-time job, before you get permission. What you can do You can take Korean language training (D…
Read more ›Can a D-4 language trainee leave Korea during the course and come back?
Yes. A D-4 language trainee who has completed foreigner registration can re-enter without a re-entry permit if they return within 1 year from the day they left. If the remaining period of stay is shorter than 1 year, yo…
Read more ›What are the penalties if my attendance rate at the D-4 language institute is low?
Low attendance can limit your stay extension. The standards are overall attendance of 70% and 50%. Overall attendance below 70%: The first time, you can get an extension if you submit a statement of reasons. But if your…
Read more ›Can a D-4 language trainee invite family members?
No. It is hard for a D-4 language trainee to bring family members under the Accompanying (F-3) status. Accompanying (F-3) covers the spouse and minor children of people in statuses from Culture and Arts (D-1) to Specifi…
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).