Visa Extension

The duration of the visa is determined by the Korean consular officer, and the expiration date on your visa may not match the ending date of your degree program or employment contract. If your visa expires before you complete your program, you will need to apply for a visa extension at the Korean Immigration Office.

D-2 Visa Extension (excluding D-2-5)
Reservations for the extension of stay can be made up to 4 months in advance of the expiration date of stay.

* One-day advance policy: You should make a reservation at least one day prior to the potential appointment date. Therefore, a reservation made on the appointment day is not effective.

Required Documents
  • Passport
  • Residence Card
  • Visa Extension Application Form
  • Certificate of Enrollment (available at https://my.snu.ac.kr/)
  • Proof of Bank Account and Necessary Funds (including tuition fee statement and proof of living expenses) – KRW 1,148,666 per month
  • Transcript (available at https://my.snu.ac.kr/)
  • Proof of Residency
  • Students’ Thesis Schedule with Faculty confirmation (Refer to the Research Student Confirmation Form Attachment below. Send the form to i-office@snu.ac.kr for the OGA manager’s signature. The officer will send back the signed document. Do not request this through my.snu.ac.kr.)
  • Service Charge (If you are a KGSP student, the Immigration Office will waiver your fee) 
Research Student Confirmation Form Attachment
Maximum Period of Stay for D-2 Visa Holders (excluding D-2-5)
The maximum period of stay for those with D-2 visa status is limited as follows
  • Bachelor’s Degree(학사): up to 6 years from date of admission(입학일)
  • Master’s Degree(석사): BOTH up to 5 years from the date of admission(6 years for 3-year programs) AND up to 3 years from the date of marticulation (수료일) 
  • Doctoral Degree(박사): BOTH up to 7 years from the date of admission(8 years for non 2-year programs) AND up to 5 years from the date of marticulation (수료일)  
  • Exception: For individuals who have taken a leave of absence(휴학) for 2 consecutive semesters(1 year) or more, departed from Korea, and returned to SNU within 3 years from the date of leave of absence, the semesters taken on leave will not be counted toward the maximum limit. 

Please note that visa will be automatically canceled within 30 days according to the school registration change, such as dis-enrollment, dropout, leave of absence, expulsion, graduation or Korean nationality acquisition.

Change of Visa to D-2 Visa

To change from another visa type to D-2 visa while staying in Korea, submit the following to the Korean Immigration Office:

  • Passport
  • Residence Card
  • 2 recent color photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
  • Application Form
  • Certificate of Admission and/or Certificate of Enrollment
  • Proof of bank account and necessary funds or a notarized letter from guarantor
  • Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement
  • Service charge

Notes:
Visa applicant must claim their visa within 3 months after:
   – the date of application or
   – the notification date of Ministry of Justice’s approval (Applicable only if one is needed)
Otherwise, the applicant must apply for a new visa. Required documents can be added or changed depending on the individual circumstances.

D-2-5 Visa Extension
Required Documents
  • Application Form
  • Passport
  • Residence Card
  • International Research Student Confirmation Form
  • Proof of Finance
  • Proof of Residence
  • Proof of SNU’s QS or THE ranking
    • only for currently enrolled STEM undergraduate students enrolled in university from home country
Maximum Period of Stay for D-2-5 Visa Holders
  • maximum period of stay granted: up to 1 year
  • maximum limit of stay: 2 years
E-1 Visa Extension
Required Documents
  • Application Form
  • Passport
  • A Standardized Photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
  • Proof of Residency
  • Employment Contract (Original, Copy)
    * If you are hiring a representative, you must submit the power of attorney, proof of employment of your representative and your representative IDs.