Applying for a visa using the Certificate of Visa Issuance allows for a simplified and expedited process. This method minimizes the required documents for students and speeds up the visa issuance process.

• 1

  Issuance of Certificate of Visa Issuance

  • 1)

    Applicant

    The international student coordinator at the admitting university (Although students can apply directly, it is usually handled collectively by the coordinator.)

  • 2)

    Application Method

    The student or the university's international student coordinator submits the application in person at the immigration office or foreigner service center with jurisdiction over the university's location. (For branch campuses, the application must be submitted to the office covering the branch's location.)

  • 3)

    Required Documents for Certificate of Visa Issuance

    • ①

      Certificate of Visa Issuance Application Form (form here)

    • ②

      Standard admission certificate (form here)

      Can be omitted if pre-registered in the Korean Student Information System (FIMS). For government-invited scholarship students, the invitation letter from NIIED suffices.

    • ③

      Proof of financial ability (View details)

    • ④

      Family relationship certificate (if submitting proof of parents’ financial ability)

    • ⑤

      Copy of the student’s passport

    • ⑥

      Copy of the educational institution’s business registration certificate (or unique identification number certificate)

    • ⑦

      Proof of final academic qualifications (View details)

      Original documents preferred; if copies are submitted, they must be certified as true copies by the relevant official.

    • ⑧

      Passport photo file (white background, taken within the last 6 months)

    • ⑨

      Additional documents based on the specific program

      Process	Required Documents
      D-2-5 (Research Program)	Letter of Guarantee Documents proving participation in a specific research program Certificate of Foreign Researcher issued by the university president with an official seal, etc
      D-2-6 (Exchange Student)	Original Letter of Recommendation issued by the home university: If the original document is not written in Korean or English, a notarized translation is required. Documents proving exchange student status: Official letter from the host university, Student exchange agreement (MOU) signed between universities, etc. Documents proving completion of at least one semester at the home institution: Certificate of enrollment and academic transcript from the home university.

  • 4)

    Completion of Certificate Issuance

    The university’s international student coordinator sends the Certificate of Visa Issuance or its code to the student. The student uses this certificate/code to easily apply for the visa.

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  Visa Application

  This guide provides details based on Vietnam. Updates for other countries will follow.

  • 1)

    Applicant

    The student applies directly.

  • 2)

    Required Documents

    • ①

      Original passport and a copy (valid for at least 6 months)

    • ②

      One passport photo (white background, taken within the last 6 months)

    • ③

      Certificate of Visa Issuance code or the Certificate of Visa Issuance itself

    • ④

      Tuberculosis test certificate from a designated hospital (issued within the last 3 months)

      Access list of designated hospitals in Vietnam

    • ⑤

      Copy of both sides of the national ID card

    • ⑥

      Visa application form

  • 3)

    Fees

    • ①

      Visa issuance fee: $50

    • ②

      Additional fees for visa application center: 390,000 VND

    • ③

      Medical examination and certificate issuance fees

  • 4)

    Application Procedure

    • ①

      Receive the Certificate of Visa Issuance from the university and visit the nearest consulate or visa application center to apply.

      Access information for Vietnamese consulates and visa application centers

    • ②

      Make an appointment in advance and complete the visa application form beforehand for faster processing.

    • ③

      Visa issuance typically takes 7 business days. Visa status can be checked through the Korea Visa Portal under the application status menu.