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.
Korea.net (Government of the Republic of Korea), Ministry of Justice reform, checked 24 Sep 2026
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.
Embassies of the Republic of Korea, checked 24 Sep 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.
Study in Korea (Ministry of Education) / Seoul National University, checked 24 Sep 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.
Study in Korea (Ministry of Education), checked 24 Sep 2026