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Visa Status Change
International students who need to change their visa status (e.g. D-4 to D-2) must complete the application process before the semester begins
1. Important Notice for D-4 to D-2 Applicants
You MUST apply for the change of status before the start of the semester . Attending classes without having applied for the visa change is a violation of immigration law.
2. Required Documents
- Application Form,Passport,ARC,1 Color Photo (3.5x4.5cm ),Application fee (KRW 130,000).
- Certificate of Admission (CoA),Business Registration Certificate of Sejong University.
- Original Proof of Highest Educational Qualification (Apostilled or Consular-verified).
- Proof of Financial Support (Bank statement issued with in the last 30 days) by a Korean bank under the student’s name ※ As Sejong University is an IEQAS accredited university, students may benefit from simplified document requirements (e.g., submitting only the Certificate of Enrollment). However, students with a GPA below 2.0 or those in extra semesters are required to submit.
- Proof of Residence: Lease agreement, Confirmation of residence, or Dormitory certificate.
3. Tuberculosis (TB) Health Examination (Special Note)
Whether you need to submit a TB test depends on your nationality and previous records. If you have previously submitted a TB test result to the Immigration Office and have stayed in Korea continuously, you are generally exempt.
※ 35 designated high-risk countries: Nepal, East Timor, Laos, Russia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines, Nigeria, South Africa, Belarus, Mozambique, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Angola, Ethiopia, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Peru※ To ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information, please refer to the Hi Korea Website or call the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 (available in multiple languages) before applying.Visa Extension
- Alien Registration is typically granted for a maximum of 2 years (for undergraduates). It is the student’s sole responsibility to monitor and renew their stay before the expiry date.
- When to Apply: You can apply for an extension from 4 months prior to the expiry date (printed on the back of your ARC).
- Penalty: Applying after the expiry date is a violation of the Immigration Act, resulting in financial penalties and potential difficulties with future visa changes.
- Method: You can apply online via Hi Korea or visit the immigration office (reservation required).
Required Documents
- Application form, Passport, ARC, Application fee
- Certificate of Enrollment, Transcript, Proof of Residence (e.g., Lease agreement)
- Proof of Financial support (e.g., Certificate of bank balance) ※ As Sejong University is an IEQAS accredited university, students may benefit from simplified document requirements (e.g., submitting only the Certificate of Enrollment). However, students with a GPA below 2.0 or those in extra semesters are required to submit.※ To ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information, please refer to the Hi Korea Website or call the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 (available in multiple languages) before applying.
Health Examination
Certificate of health examination, which is required for visa/alien registration, can be issued as follows.
Procedure:
- - Go to Gwangjin-Gu Public Health Center, submit your application form and wait.
- - When you name is called, go up to room No. 1 on the second floor to have your blood pressure checked. FYI, you can save some time if you know your height and weight.
- - Then move to room No. 2 on the first floor to get an X-ray.
- - When the staff tells you that the checkup is completed, you can leave.
- - Wait for 3-4 days for the result. You need to bring two photos when you go back to the Health Center to hear the result.
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Gwangjin-Gu Public Health Center
- Location : 5-minute walk from Subway line No.2 Guui Station, Exit no. 1.- Open: on weekdays [09:00AM -18:00PM].
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What to bring
- Passport, fee, two photos.
Seoul Immigration Office
- - Call center: (no area code needed) 1345 (diverse languages are offered)
- - Homepage: http://www.hikorea.go.kr or http://www.immigration.go.kr
- - Working hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (Lunch break: 12:00 – 13:00)
- - Address: 319-2, Sinjeong 6 dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul (15 min. walk from Subway line No. 5, Omokgyo Station, Exit no.7)
Visit Reservation to Immigration Office for In-person Services
If you must visit the immigration office in person, you MUST make a reservation through Hi Korea.
- Mandatory Reservation: If you visit without a reservation, your application may not be processed, or you may face extremely long waiting times.
- One-day Advance Policy: Reservations must be made at least one day before your planned visit.
- Punctuality: Your appointment will become ineffective if you do not appear within five minutes past the arranged time.
- Correct Selection: Ensure you designate the correct office and counter; otherwise, the appointment may be void.
- Confirmation: You can check your reservation or print a receipt under [My e-Applications > Manage e-applications] on the Hi Korea website. ※ To ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information, please refer to the Hi Korea Website or call the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 (available in multiple languages) before applying.
Online Services (No Visit Required)
Registered foreigners can make an online application for the services below without visiting the immigration office.
Commonly used services for D-2 students:
- Extension of stay for registered foreigners
- Change of status for registered foreigners
- Permission/Notification of part-time work of foreign student
- Change of residence (must be done within 15 days)
- Change in registration information (e.g., new passport number)
- Re-entry Permit (For students who require a permit to re-enter Korea after traveling abroad) ※ To ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information, please refer to the Hi Korea Website or call the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 (available in multiple languages) before applying.
Alien Registration
Students who have already obtained student visa (D-2) and arrived in the country must apply for Alien Registration Card (ARC) within the 90 days from the arrival date. ARC will act as student visa (D-2) and Identification to who are already in Korea. It is illegal to stay in Korea for more than 90 days without being registered, regardless of your visa at entry.
※ Required documents: application form, passport, photo, certificate of enrollment, application fee, proof of residence, certificate of health examination (if applicable).
Alien Registration Card Re-issuance
If you lose your Alien Registration Card, you must report the loss to the Immigration Office within 14 days of the occurrence of loss. If NOT report within the given time period, you will be fined. To report the loss of your ARC and apply for re-issuance, please prepare the documents listed below and submit them to the Immigration Office.
※ Required documents: application form, passport, photo, application fee, proof of residence.
Reporting Changes in Alien Registration
Students with ARC must report to the immigration office if there has been any of the following changes occurred. The report must be done within the next 14 days from when the change has been occurred. If NOT reported within the 14 days, financial penalty will be charged.
※ Changes to be reported: Name, Gender, Date of birth, Nationality, Passport number, issuance or expiration date of passport, change of institution name, change of residence address.
On-campus Visa Services
Every semester, One Stop Service Center provides students with group application services for visa extension, visa change and alien registration.
Please check the International Affairs announcement board on the school website before the start of each semester for more details.