📋 Korean Visa Guide
Everything you need to know about Korean visas — requirements, documents, application steps, and renewal info for every visa type.
D-2 Student Visa
For foreign students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited Korean university or graduate school.
D-4 Language Training Visa
For foreigners enrolled in Korean language courses at universities or accredited language institutes.
E-7 Specific Activities Visa
For professionals with specialized skills in areas designated by the Korean government, including IT, engineering, and business.
F-2 Long-term Resident Visa
For foreigners who have lived in Korea for an extended period and meet point-based or category-based criteria for long-term residency.
F-4 Overseas Korean Visa
For ethnic Koreans with foreign citizenship (foreign nationals of Korean descent). Grants near-unlimited rights in Korea.
F-5 Permanent Resident Visa
For foreigners who have lived in Korea for 5+ years and meet requirements for permanent residency. Similar to a Green Card.
Working Holiday Visa (H-1)
For young adults (18–30, up to 35 for some countries) from eligible countries to travel and work in Korea for up to 1 year.
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