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📋 D-4 vs 📋 Working Holiday
The D-4 and Working Holiday visas serve different goals. The D-4 is a student visa that permits work, while the Working Holiday is a working holiday visa that permits work. Processing takes 1–2 weeks for the D-4 and 1–2 weeks for the Working Holiday.
| 📋 D-4 | 📋 Working Holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | D-4 | Working Holiday |
| Category | student | working holiday |
| Who it is for | Korean language learners | Young travelers aged 18–30 |
| Duration | 6 months to 2 years | 1 year (not renewable) |
| Allows work | Yes | Yes |
| Processing time | 1–2 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Government fee | ~$60 USD / 약 ₩80,000 | $40–80 USD / 약 ₩55,000–110,000 (varies by country) |
| Key requirement | Enrollment in a Ministry-registered language institute or university language program | Age 18–30 (up to 35 for some countries) |
| Renewal | Renewable every 6 months. Must maintain 70% attendance minimum. | Not renewable. Once used, you cannot get another Working Holiday visa for Korea. |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the D-4 and Working Holiday visa?
- The D-4 (D-4 Language Training Visa) is for Korean language learners, while the Working Holiday (Working Holiday Visa (H-1)) is for Young travelers aged 18–30.
- Can I switch from the D-4 to the Working Holiday visa?
- Changes of status are decided case by case by Korean immigration (HiKorea). Confirm your eligibility, documents and timing at your local immigration office before your current status expires.
- Which visa lets me work in Korea, D-4 or Working Holiday?
- The D-4 allows work. The Working Holiday allows work.
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