• D-2 Part-Time (Arbeit) Employment

      • ※ Exception for Master's/Ph.D. students: Part-time work is allowed during the thesis preparation period after completing their regular program.

      • ※ Even for permissible fields, if certain qualifications are required under domestic laws, the applicant must meet those qualifications.

        • ※ Construction: Immediate deportation upon first violation, regardless of circumstances.

        • Activities such as safety assistance or play assistance in English kids’ cafes or English camps are allowed if the applicant provides a criminal background check and a medical certificate, including drug test results.

      • Up to 30 hours per week on weekdays. Unlimited working hours on weekends, public holidays, and during vacation periods.

        Degree Year Korean Language Proficiency Standard Start Period Allowed Time Certified Universities / High Achievers (Weekdays)
        Weekdays Weekend‧Vacation
        Associate - ① TOPIK Level 3 ② Completion of KIIP Level 3 or higher, or pre-evaluation score of 61 or highe ③ Completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 1 or higher X Immediate availability 10 Hours 10 Hours
        25 Hours Unlimited 30 Hours
        Bachelor 1st-2nd X Immediate availability 10 Hours 10 Hours
        25 Hours Unlimited 30 Hours
        3rd-4th ① TOPIK Level 4 ② Completion of KIIP Level 4 or higher, or pre-evaluation score of 81 or higher ③ Completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 2 or higher X Immediate availability 10 Hours 10 Hours
        25 Hours Unlimited 30 Hours
        Master / Doctoral - X Immediate availability 15 Hours 15 Hours
        30 Hours Unlimited 35 Hours
      • Work must be within 90 minutes of travel for metropolitan areas and within 60 minutes for regional areas, based on the location of residence or university (applicable only during the semester).

      • Employment Contract Preparation
        Employment contract between the employer and employee (Standard labor contract, including hourly wage)
        Part-Time Employment Confirmation Form Preparation
        The university's international student coordinator prepares the form
        Application
        Online application or visit the local immigration office
        Approval
        Permission sticker attached to the foreign registration card or online approval certificate printing
    • Category 1st Violation 2nd Violation 3rd Violation
      Without Permission Restricted from part-time employment permission for 1 year Deportation order (Re-entry not allowed)
      Permission Granted but Conditions Violated Restricted from part-time employment permission during the study period Deportation order