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2023 Spring VISA Information for International Students

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  • 2023-03-03
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VISA Information for International Students 

 

Please refer to the following information on visa procedures for students enrolled in the first semester of 2023.

 

 Visa Extension

1. Application method

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

Weekdays 07:00 to 22:00 (Excluding weekends 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. On-campus group application: Only on March 10th 2023 (Friday) (Detailed information see notice https://www.kw.ac.kr/ko/life/notice.jsp?BoardMode=view&DUID=41853&tpage=1&searchKey=1&searchVal=&srCategoryId=)

 

2. Required documents

Application fee

60,000 KRW

 * e-Application 50,000 KRW

Processing time

3-4 weeks from

the submission date

* Do not leave Korea until the procedure is complete

Required Documents

Application Form

* In case of application for reissuance of alien registration card, a new photo taken within the last 6 months is required

Copy of the information page on your passport

* If a new passport was issued, you must report to the immigration office

Certificate of Enrollment

* Can be issued on the 1st floor of Hwado-gwan or Hanwool-gwan using a certificate printing machine

Academic Transcript

* After the transcript examination, an additional document Statement of Reasons for Underachievement can be requested

* For those who go under the detailed examination, group application is not available (individual application is required)

a)   A semester with a GPA of 1.0 or lower within the last year (even if the overall GPA is 2.0 or higher)

b)   4 or more F grades within the last year (even if your overall GPA is 2.0 or higher)

Proof of Paid Tuition Fees

*Tuition fee payment receipt for this semester (Print from KLAS)

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

Proof of

Financial Capacity

Submission exemption: Applicants who are enrolled in a regular semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher for both all semesters and the last semester

Submission required for those who:

·Students who have failed to meet the above conditions

·Students who exceeded the standard period of study

·Graduate students who have begun to work on their papers

·New graduate students with a degree from other university

"Certificate of Balance" (잔고증명서) of a student Korean bank account under the name of an applicant (issued within 20 days of the application date)

a)   Visa extension for 1 semester: 5000 USD or more

b)   Visa extension for over 2 semesters: 10.000 USD or more

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 (“거주숙소제공확인서”attached form)

2)   Copy of the accommodation providers ID card (copies of both sides)

3)   Copy of the lease contract under the providers name

* Goshiwon, AirBnB, Shared House, Hotel, etc.:

1)   Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation (“거주숙소제공확인서”attached form) or the accommodations own contract form

2)   Business license (to check the address)

3)  Receipt for current months rent payment (to check the residence period)

Additional papers

Undergraduates delayed graduation

Proof of a delayed graduation

* Signed by the faculty advisor and the OIA staff

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

Graduate students delayed graduation

Certificate of Completion of Courses

 

Thesis advisors confirmation letter

* Signed by the faculty advisor and the OIA staff

* The thesis writing schedule must be specified in detail by month


3. Notes

A. You cannot visit the immigration office without a reservation (even those whose visa expires 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 academic background has changed (leave of absence/dismissal/graduates) must leave the country within 30 days, regardless of their visa expiration date.

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

  

 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

    BGroup application: Only on March 17, 2023 (Friday) (Related notice: https://www.kw.ac.kr/ko/life/notice.jsp?BoardMode=view&DUID=41853&tpage=1&searchKey=1&searchVal=&srCategoryId= )

2. Required documents

Application fee

30,000KRW

 

Processing Time

5-7 weeks from

the submission date 

* Do not leave Korea until ARC is issued

Required Documents

Application Form

* Accurate e-mail address

Photo (3.5*4.5cm)

Frontview, full-face photo with a white background and taken within 6 months 

Copy of the information page of your passport

 

Copy of the visa page on your passport

* Most recently issued Korean visa

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

Certificate of Enrollment

* Can be issued on the 1st floor of Hwado-gwan or Hanwool-gwan using the certificate printing 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 (“거주숙소제공확인서”attached form)

2)   Copy of the accommodation providers ID card (copies of both sides)

3)   Copy of the lease contract under the providers name

* Goshiwon, AirBnB, Shared House, Hotel, etc.:

1)  Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation (“거주숙소제공확인서”attached form) or the accommodations own contract form

2)   Business license (to check the address)

3) Receipt for current months rent payment (to check the residence period)

 

 Inquiries: Office of International Affairs 02-940-5016

                  (HiKorea related inquiries 1345)   

 

Office of International Affairs