South Korea has become the top choice for international studies because of its vibrant cultural experience and advanced technical infrastructure. If you are willing to study in South Korea, you need to understand the process of student visa application properly. Himang International has discovered that South Korea requires a D-2 student visa or D-4 student visa. In that case, Himang International provides compact assistance to students so that they can apply for their student visa easily. In this blog, you will learn how to apply step-by-step the student visa application process.
Step 1: Select your desired University and get the admission letter
- Research on the educational programs and the relevant University that relates to your reference.
- Meet all the eligibility criteria for your application.
- The certificate of admission from your desired University.
- Himang International helps the students to get their admission letter by supporting them in choosing the right university.
- From this organisation you can receive free counseling sessions and other facilities which will determine you about your career aspiration.
Step 2: Select the correct visa type
- Depending on your educational program, Himang International supports the students in choosing the correct visa type including D-2 Visa or D-4 Visa.
- D-2 Visa is the student visa which includes the educational programs.
- D-4 Visa for the non-degree programs and language courses.
Step 3: Collect the required documents
- Visa application form
- Passport
- Recent photos
- Certificate of admission
- Receipt of the tuition fee payment
- Academic certificate
- Income certificate including bank statement
- Visa processing fees
- Accommodation proof
- Health certificate is optional
Step 4: Apply at the embassy of South Korea
- Firstly, you need to locate the nearest South Korean consulate.
- After that, you need to schedule an appointment with the embassy.
- Complete the payment process of visa processing and submit all the requireddocumentst.
- In some cases, applicants need to attend an interview with the embassy.
- During the entire process Himang International supports the students in arranging the appointments and notifies them about further updates.
Step 5: Wait for the visa processing procedure
- After all the procedures, you need to wait for 5-20 days as part of the visa processing.
- During this phase, you can check your application status through the website of the embassy, also, Himang International provides every notification to the students to make the entire process easier.
- After the application approval, you will receive your visa.
Step 6: Get ready for the departure
- After the visa approval, book your flight in advance to avoid the last-minute obligation.
- Arrange the accommodation if it is not supported by your university.
- During the departure, you need to carry all the required documents, including the admission letter, the Visa and the passport.
- Also purchase Health insurance, which is required for an international student.
- Lastly, get familiar with South Korean culture, regulations and customs.
- In that case, Himang International provides a complete pre-departure and post-departure support to the students by offering them the relevant language courses and other supports.
Step 7: Visit the nearest immigration office
- Within the 90 days of your approval, you need to visit the nearest immigration office to apply for ARC (Alien registration card).
- After that, you need to submit your visa, additional documents and passports, and pay the processing fee.
- Remember ARC is crucial for employment, banking and other activities as a part of South Korean regulation.
These are the essential methods for applying for a student visa in South Korea, which can make your educational journey obligation-free. Himang International supports the students in getting the student visa efficiently to support them in getting their desired career. If you are willing to educate yourself from South Korea, you can contact Himang International for further assistance, also you can check the South Korean embassy for the latest updates.