| Money you must show | KRW 20 million in the Seoul metropolitan area, KRW 16 million elsewhere For D-2 degree students, in force since 3 July 2023. Language students (D-4): KRW 10 million in Seoul, KRW 8 million elsewhere. Some embassies also require the balance to be held for months. Source: Korea.net (Government of the Republic of Korea), Ministry of Justice reform, checked 26 October 2026 |
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| Visa fee | Set by each embassy: USD 60-80 for a single-entry long-stay visa at the missions we checked USD 60 at the Embassy in Bangladesh, USD 80 at the Embassy in Iran. Check your own embassy's notice. Source: Embassies of the Republic of Korea, checked 24 September 2026 |
| Work while you study | 10-35 hours a week in term, depending on your level, Korean ability and university You need a part-time work permit from immigration before you start. Without a TOPIK score, undergraduates are limited to 10 hours and graduate students to 15. Source: Study in Korea (Ministry of Education) / Seoul National University, checked 26 October 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | D-10 job-seeker visa: 6-month periods, up to 2 years Graduates switching straight from D-2 are exempt from the D-10 proof of funds. Source: Study in Korea (Ministry of Education), checked 26 October 2026 |