POSTECH International Relations
All international students and scholars need to acquire an appropriate type of visa that corresponds to their purpose of visit before coming to Korea.
The type of visa you receive will vary depending on the length and purpose of visit, your individual status, etc.
| Status of stay | Eligibility | Period of stay |
|---|---|---|
| D-2 (Student) |
Persons who have received a formal education at an educational institution such as college (or higher)
|
2 years (Extendable) |
| D-10 (Job Seeker) |
Persons engaging in job-seeking activities for employment, preparing a start-up, or doing internship in high-tech field at a company meeting the relevant requirements | 6 months (High-Tech Internship:1 year) (Extendable) |
| E-1 (Professor) |
Persons who carry out education, research, or guidance at an educational institution such as college (or higher) | 5 years (Extendable) |
| E-3 (Research) |
Researchers in the field of natural science or high technology industry | 5 years (Extendable) |
| F-2 (Resident) |
Long-term residents, persons recognized as refugees, or investors meeting certain requirements, and whose livelihood is based in Korea | 5 years (Partial Restrictions on Employment) |
| F-3 (Dependent Family) |
Spouse or underage children of a person eligible for Arts and Culture (D1) to Special Occupation (E7) status | During accompanying (Work Not Permitted) |
| F-4 (Overseas Korean) |
Overseas Koreans with foreign nationality who fall under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Overseas Korean Act | 3 years (Unskilled labor not permitted) |
| F-5 (Permanent Resident) |
Persons staying in Korea for the purpose of permanent residency who receive treatment similar to that of a Korean national | Permanent (No Restrictions on Employment) |
| F-6 (Marriage Migrant) |
Persons married to a Korean national | 3 years (No Restrictions on Employment) |
| C-3-1 (Short-term visit) |
Persons who want to visit Korea in less than 90 days Work or any commercial activities are not permitted | Within 90 days allowed |
If students are already in Korea, you can also consult the Korea Immigration Call Center by dialing 1345 (without area code) from a local or mobile phone from anywhere in Korea.
The Call Center operates consultations in a variety of languages. It is available from 09:00~18:00, Monday to Friday.