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2021 Spring VISA Information for International Students

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  • 2021-03-04
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VISA Information for International Students 

 

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, visits to the immigration office without prior online reservation are prohibited. Therefore, we will guide you through online application for international students' visa applications as follows.

 

■ Visa Extension


1. Application method

   A. e-Application: HiKorea(www.hikorea.go.kr) > e-Application(Detailed information in attachment 1)

Weekdays 07:00 to 22:00(Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

   B. Reserve visit: HiKorea(www.hikorea.go.kr) > Reserve visit Visit Reservation Application (Non-member) > Identity verification using passport or ARC number Book your visit date and time Visit immigration office on the reservation date

    C. Group application in Campus: March 23, 2021 (Detailed information will be announced later, additional fees will be charged) ※ The group application in campus can be crowded, so we recommend you to use online e-Application service through HiKorea.  


2. Required documents

Application fees

60,000 KRW

 e-Application 50,000 KRW(10,000KRW discount)

TIme Required

3-4 weeks from

the submission date

*Do not leave Korea until process is complete

Required Documents

Application Form

 

Copy of the information page on your passport

*If a new passport in issued then, it is required to report it to the immigration office

Certificate of Enrollment

*Can be issued at the Hwado Bld. or Hanul Blid. 1st floor using certificate issuing machine

Academic Transcript

*Must submit Statement of reasons for underachievement if it includes an F grade

Certificate of Tuition Payment

*Tuition payment receipt of this semester(Print from KLAS)

*Confirmation of installment payment can be received at the Office of International Affairs

Proof of

Financial Capacity

*Exemption from submission of the total GPA and GPA of previous semester are both 2.0 or higher (However, you can be requested for financial document if your GPA is higer than 2.0 but you have several "f")


*Certificate of Bank balance of your Korean account with 10,000USD or transaction history for the last 1 year with average balance of 1,000,000KRW per month and deposit of at least 750,000KRW every month for living expenses

*Must maintain the balance until extension has been approved. In case of a sudden change in balance before approval, may request for a new proof of bank balance or extension may be rejected.

*Submission is mandatory for delayed graduation

Proof of Residence

Dormitory : Confirmation of Dormitory Residence

Residence under your name Copy of lease or rent contract

Residence under others name: ① “Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation

 Copy of the providers ID card (need both sides copied)

 Copy of lease contract under the providers name

Additional papers

undergraduates delayed graduation

Statement of Reasons for Extension of Stay

*Signed by the OIA staff

*Must include specific reasons for delay in graduation (in case you havent met the credit requirements, need to submit your course schedule for this semester)

graduate students delayed graduation

Certificate of Completion of Courses

 

Confirmation Form for Faculty Advisor on a Students Thesis Schedule

*Signed by the faculty advisor and the OIA staff


3. Notes

AYou cannot visit immigration office without a reservation (even those who expire on the same day are required to make a reservation, and waiting number tickets are not issued)

BHiKorea e-Application can be applied up to one day before the visa expiration date (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

CStudents whose registration has changed (leave of absence /dismissal/graduates) must leave the country within 30 days after the change of registration, regardless of the visa expiration date.

D. Students taking a leave of absence for the 2020 Fall semester, whose visa expires before 2020.09.30. must leave the country before the expiration date. 

* However, if it is impossible to leave the country due to absence of a flight, etc., you must apply for the “(COVID-19) Temporary extension of stay for departure of registered foreigners” through HiKorea e-Application!
(Required documents: Passport, 1 ticket with departure date or letter of reason)

  

■ Alien registration card(Must apply within 90 days of entering Korea)


1. Application method

   A. Reserve visit: HiKorea(www.hikorea.go.kr) > Reserve visit Visit Reservation Application (Non-member) > Identity verification using passport or ARC number Book your visit date and time Visit immigration office on the reservation date

    B. Group e-Application: Scheduled on April 3rd to April 9th, 2021(Detailed information will be announced later, additional fees will be charged)


2. Required documents

Application fee

30,000KRW

 

Time Required

6-7 weeks from

the submission date 

*Chuseok holidays included in the period

*Do not leave Korea until ARC is issued

Required Documents

Application Form

*Precise e-mail address (further notices to be given out by email)

Photo(3.5*4.5cm)

*Front view, full face photo with white background and taken within 6 months 

Copy of the information page on your passport

 

Copy of the visa page on your passport

*Most recently issued Korean visa

*If you do not have the visa on your passport, please print out the Visa Grant Notice

Certificate of Enrollment

*Can be issued at the Hwado Bld. or Hanul Blid. 1st floor using certificate issuing machine

Proof of Residence

Dormitory : Confirmation of Dormitory Residence

Residence under your name Copy of lease or rent contract

Residence under others name:

① “Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation

 Copy of the providers ID card (need both sides copied)

 Copy of lease contract under the providers name

 

■ InquiriesOffice of International Affairs 02-940-5014~6

                (HiKorea related inquiries 1345)