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Practical information for foreign students

International Students

Visa

APPLYING TO VISA

Students are responsible for applying and receiving visa, and abiding by immigration regulations. International Exchange Affairs Team will provide document for D-2-6 or D-2-8 visa directly to students via email.

  • General Requirements for Exchange/Visiting students when applying D-2 visa

Following information is general guideline, and the list of required documents can be different from the local embassy of Korea.

  1. Visa Application Form (www.HiKorea.go.kr, Favorite Services, Application Form)
  2. Passport (both original and photocopy)
  3. Color photo (3.5cm * 4.5cm)
  4. Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate of University (will be provided by Ewha)
  5. A Certificate of admission (will be provided by Ewha)
  6. Letter of Admission (download from application page)
  7. Documents proving your financial ability (amount to cover tuition fee and living expense)
  8. Documents proving family relations (for those who submit their parents’ account balance statement ONLY)
    – Both original and notarized Korean translation are required. Please indicate English name on the Korean version and enclose a photocopy of passport
  9. Fee (please ask the Korean Embassy/Consulate at your home country)
  10. Medical Certificate for tuberculosis examination result (35 specific nationalities ONLY)

Subject: Foreigners from 35 countries below, categorized as Tuberculosis high-risk by WHO as of April, 2020

  • China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Pakistan, Malaysia, East Timor, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Nigeria, Republic of South Africa, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Peru, Papua New Guinea

EXTENSION OF VISA

Required Documents

  1. Application Form (www.hikorea.go.kr, Quick Menu, A Form)
  2. Passport (both original and photocopy)
  3. Foreigner Registration Card
  4. Certificate of Studentship 
  5. Academic Transcript 
  6. Documented proof of your financial ability (amount to cover tuition fee and living expense)
  7. Acceptable documents for proof of residency 
  8. Fee (60,000 KRW)
  9. Medical Certificate for tuberculosis examination result (35 specific nationalities ONLY)

Subject: Foreigners from 35 countries below, categorized as Tuberculosis high-risk by WHO as of April, 2020

  • China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Pakistan, Malaysia, East Timor, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Nigeria, Republic of South Africa, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Peru, Papua New Guinea

APPLYING FOR ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD (Foreigner Registration Card)

According to the Korean law, to reside in Korea for more than 3 months (90 days), you must have the foreigner registration card within 90 days upon your arrival in Korea. This permit is required regardless of your visa status, and it is to your advantage to make it as soon as possible.

When you leave Korea during the semester for a short period, you must bring your Foreigner Registration Card with you to maintain your D-2-6 or D-2-8 VISA for re-entry to Korea.

Office of International Affairs provides on-campus foreigner registration card application service, with prior notice at the beginning of semester. You may also apply for Foreigner Registration Card individually.

Application Procedure

  1. Register appointment at http://hikorea.go.kr
  2. Visit Immigration Office (Submit Document & Fee)
  3. Visit Immigration Office (Register Finger Print)
  4. Visit Immigration Office (Receive Foreigner Registration Card)

Document Requirements

  1. Application Form (www.HiKorea.go.kr, Quick Menu, A Form)
  2. Passport (both original and photocopy)
  3. Certificate of Studentship 
  4. Color photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm / White Background)
  5. Fees (30,000 KRW)

Front

  1. Foreigner Registration Number: First 6 digits (date of birth) and Last 7 digits (personal number)
  2. Name: Name as in passport
  3. Nationality: Nationality as in passport
  4. Status of Stay: Type of visa
  5. Date of Issuance
  6. Office of Issue: Office that issued ARC

Back

  1. Period of Stay: Date of Permission and Date of Expiry
  2. Residence: Address in Korea

RE-ISSUANCE OF LOST OR DAMAGED ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD (Foreigner Registration Card)

If your foreigner registration card is lost or damaged, you should apply for re-issuance of the lost or damaged card to a local or district immigration office having jurisdiction over the place of your stay, within 15 days since such events occur. You should also report changes of particulars of your foreigner registration card to a local or district immigration office having jurisdiction over the place of their stay, within 15 days since the changes occur.

RETURN OF ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD (Foreigner Registration Card)

Please remember to return your ARC to an immigration officer at the airport when leaving Korea, or when you acquire Korean nationality. As university will report your end of study, your foreigner registration card will lose effect and your visa will expire.

However, you are exempt from this duty, if you are

  1. A registered foreigner who has obtained a re-entry permit, and plans to re-enter Korea within the period of re-entry given
  2. A registered foreigner who has a multiple visa, or a national of Re-entry Permit Waiver countries and wishes to re-enter Korea within the period of stay given