2021 Spring VISA Information for International Students
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- 2021-03-04
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양식_Application Form1.zipVISA 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 other’s name: ① “Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation” ② Copy of the provider’s ID card (need both sides copied) ③ Copy of lease contract under the provider’s name | ||
Additional papers | undergraduate’s 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 haven’t met the credit requirements, need to submit your course schedule for this semester) |
graduate student’s delayed graduation | Certificate of Completion of Courses | ||
Confirmation Form for Faculty Advisor on a Student’s Thesis Schedule | *Signed by the faculty advisor and the OIA staff | ||
3. Notes
A. You 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)
B. HiKorea e-Application can be applied up to one day before the visa expiration date (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
C. Students 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 other’s name: ① “Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation” ② Copy of the provider’s ID card (need both sides copied) ③ Copy of lease contract under the provider’s name |
■ Inquiries: Office of International Affairs ☏02-940-5014~6
(HiKorea related inquiries ☏1345)