- My experience of exchanging my visa: From D-4 to D-2 Visa in South Korea
Studying abroad means dealing with visa rules, which can be tricky. Recently in South Korea, more and more students have switched from a D-4 visa (for Korean language programs) to a D-2 visa (for degree programs). I will share my experience of changing visa types in South Korea, focusing on the requirements and procedures involved in this transition, hoping that will help you since it is quite a difficult process!
I came to Korea in February 2022 with the D-4 visa commonly known as the language training visa and studied Korean for 6 months after getting accepted to Kyung Hee University as a graduate student implying to switch to the D-2 visa, or student visa.
First of all, let’s have a look at all the requirements you will need to change from the D2 when you are already in Korea. I didn't needed some documents, but since it depends on the person in front of you and each personal case, the more you have documents prepared, the better. Please note that I am French so depending on your country there may be some additional documents 😊
Requirements to change from D4 to D2 visa
1. Visa Application Form
2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity
3. One 3.5X4.5 cm picture taken in the past 6 months. Please glue the photo on the Application Form.
4. Certificate of Admission. Please make sure the following points are valid:
· The stamp of the University is visible
· Your name, passport number, and date of birth, Nationality are correctly written on your CoA document
· The document is issued within 3 months
· “Signature of Student” (Only hand signature will be accepted)
5. A copy of the Business registration of the university issued within 3 months
6. Evidence of the highest level of education the student has completed (e.g. graduation certificate apostilled) ONLY FOR NOT EXCELLENT ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES
7. Proof of Payment Receipt