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South Korea

South Korea is an East Asian country with study, professional, investor, family, humanitarian, remote-work and government-managed labour routes.

Visa Routes Breakdown

38 Total

Work (20)

PR (3)

Study (3)

Visit (3)

Capital: Seoul
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
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Languages: Korean
Time vs Colombo: +3h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +82
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer

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Visa Routes Breakdown

38 Total

Work (20)

PR (3)

Study (3)

Visit (3)

Verified catalogue38 visa routes on record

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All categories38 Work20 PR3 Study3 Visit3 Family3 Business2 Humanitarian1 Other3

Available routes

Work: 20
PR: 3
Study: 3
Visit: 3

StudyD-1Verified· Sep 2026
Culture and Arts Visa (D-1)
D-1 visa for cultural/artistic activities or academic/artistic research in Korea that are not ordinary employment.
Government fee
$60 standard single-entry visa fee for stays of 91 days or longer
Processing time
Embassy processing usually takes minimum 15 working days and can take longer by visa type
How long you can stay
Long-term stay over 90 days as granted for the cultural/artistic activity.
Work rights
No general employment; activities limited to approved culture/arts purpose.
Where it leads
Long-term cultural/artistic activity status in Korea.
Key requirement
Invitation or activity plan from Korean organisation
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StudyD-4Verified· Sep 2026
General Trainee / Korean Language Visa (D-4)
D-4 visa for Korean language training, general training or non-degree training at eligible Korean institutions.
Government fee
$60 standard single-entry visa fee for stays of 91 days or longer
Processing time
Embassy processing usually takes minimum 15 working days; Visa Issuance Certificate route is available for Korean language training D-4-1 in listed cases
How long you can stay
For the approved training period, typically over 90 days.
Work rights
Training/study only. Work requires permission where Korean immigration rules allow.
Where it leads
General trainee/language trainee status in Korea.
Key requirement
Admission/training confirmation
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StudyD-2Verified· Sep 2026
Student Visa (D-2)
D-2 student visa for degree study in Korea such as associate, bachelor, master, doctoral or exchange/special research programmes at eligible institutions.
Government fee
$60 standard single-entry visa fee for stays of 91 days or longer
Processing time
Embassy processing usually takes minimum 15 working days; Visa Issuance Certificate routes may be used for D-2 through Korea Visa Portal
How long you can stay
For the approved study programme period, normally over 90 days and renewable/extendable under Korean immigration rules.
Work rights
Study is allowed. Part-time work requires separate permission and conditions under Korean immigration rules.
Where it leads
Student residence/status in Korea.
Key requirement
Certificate of Admission/Standard Admission Letter
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South Korea

Visa Routes Breakdown

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Culture and Arts Visa (D-1)

General Trainee / Korean Language Visa (D-4)

Student Visa (D-2)

Choose the right visa for your plan

What is your goal?

Culture and Arts Visa (D-1)

General Trainee / Korean Language Visa (D-4)

Student Visa (D-2)