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South Korea · D-4 어학연수 비자 · apply in person · processing 4-28 days
Visa for international students enrolled in Korean language programs at university-affiliated language institutes or government-approved language training institutions. Covers Korean language courses typically lasting 6 months to 2 years. Not for degree programs — use D-2 for academic study.
Tuition is charged by each language institute and varies. Current Study in Korea listings include ₩1,300,000 per 10-week term at Busan University of Foreign Studies and $1,850 per 10-week term at Ansan University; check the selected institution's current schedule.
D-4-1 language trainees become eligible to apply for part-time work permission after six months in Korea. The official table permits 10 hours/week without its Korean-proficiency criteria, or 20 hours on weekdays and 25 hours on weekends/vacations when criteria are met; the higher limit depends on institution accreditation, academic performance and language level (including TOPIK 2 or accepted equivalents). Advance immigration permission is required.
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-10 Job Seeking Visa (conditional eligibility) | Job seeker | — | Associate | No | No |
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Application Fee (Single Entry over 90 days) | Application | $60 | One time |
| Visa Application Fee (Multiple Entry) | Application | $90 | One time |
| Alien Registration Card (ARC) | Registration | $24 | One time |
Students admitted to a degree program may apply to change to D-2 status under the applicable requirements. D-4 holders may qualify for D-10 only when they independently meet its degree, points or Korean-language criteria; completion of language training alone is insufficient. D-4-1 part-time work has a six-month waiting period and requires advance permission.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source
replaced unsupported national tuition range with unknown structured bounds and current official institution examples; removed unsupported national language score (studyinkorea.go.kr) Source
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