Changes in qualifications shall be applied before the start of the semester. If applying after the start of the semester, penalty may be imposed. As of January 1, 2013, immigration policy office from the department of justice in Korea has been implementing electronic civil service to improve the confusion of civil service as well as confusion of civilians. If applying for changes in qualifications through Hi Korea(www.hikorea.go.kr), 10% of the civil service commission shall be saved.

Subjects

  • Language study (D-4), employment (D-10), other visas → Those trying to change it to international student (D-2)

Documents to submit

  • Integrated application
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  • Standard permission letter *Issue from the international student support center
  • 1 photo (3cm x 4cm)
  • Copy of passport, Foreigner registration
  • Proof of education cost payment
  • Commission of KRW 130,000
  • Documents to provide the highest level of education
    • China : Certificate report issued by the academic background certifying center in China
    • Other countries : Confirmation from Apostille or confirmation from the Korean consul in the country
  • Bank balance *Proof of bank balance in the name issued from the bank in Korea
  • Completion proof of Korean language training course *Relevant only to language study students
  • Transcript in Korean language training course indicated with attendance records * Relevant only to language study students
  • Documents to prove the residency (choose one from below)
    • Proof of move-in to the dorm
    • Real estate contract paper
    • Confirmation of residential accommodation, copy of ID from a room provider, real estate contract paper from a room provider

Subjects

  • Undergraduate → master's program (D-2-2 → D-2-3), master's program to doctoral program (D-2-3 → D-2-4)

Documents to submit

  • Integrated application
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  • Commission : KRW 60,000
  • Copy of passport
  • Foreigner registration
  • Documents to prove the residency (choose one from below)
    • Proof of move-in to the dorm
    • Real estate contract paper
    • Confirmation of residential accommodation, copy of ID from a room provider, real estate contract paper from a room provider
  • Documents to provide the highest level of education
    • China : Certificate report issued by the academic background certifying center in China
    • Other countries : Confirmation from Apostille or confirmation from the Korean consul in the country * However, students graduated with college (graduate school) in Korea shall submit the diploma and transcript.
  • Bank balance *Proof of bank balance in the name issued from the bank in Korea)
  • Standard permission letter *Issue from the international student support center)

How to apply

How to apply : Prepare for documents and apply for the extension

  • Online application : Scan related documents and apply through 'electronic civil service' on the immigration office website(www.hikorea.go.kr)
  • Visit and apply : Make reservation at immigration office website(www.hikorea.go.kr), print 'visiting reservation confirmation letter' and visit immigration office
  • Group application from international student support center : Due to high congestion in civil service on February/March and August/September, students shall apply in groups to the immigration office after receiving documents in international student support center.
    ※ Group application period is notified in the homepage of international student support center.