• Extension of D-2 Visa Stay Period

    If you wish to continue residing in Korea, you must obtain an extension of your stay before the expiration of your current stay period.

      • Visa Type Extension Period
        D-2-1, D-2-2 D-2-3, D-2-4 D-2-7
        • Extension possible within 1 year, up to the month following the semester's end.
          (Typically, semesters end in February and August, with the permitted extension months being March and September.)
        • For accredited universities, extension is possible within 2 years, up to the month following the semester's end.
          (Even for accredited universities, extensions for expected graduates are limited to within 1 year.)
        • For extended semesters, extensions are granted in increments of 6 months.
        D-2-5
        • Extensions are granted annually.
        D-2-6, D-2-8
        • Extension possible within 1 year, up to the month following the completion of the educational program.
          (Typically, educational programs end in December and June, with the permitted extension months being January and July.)
      • The representative must be an employee of the institution where the applicant is currently enrolled or plans to enroll. Most extensions are processed through representatives. Introduction to the role of international student coordinators

    • In-person application: 60,000 KRW Online application: 50,000 KRW