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Updated : 2025-10-03

D-2 Visa

Proof of Final Academic Qualification

  • 1

    Documents for Proof of Academic Qualification

    Category Required Documents

    Language Training (D-4-1) Program

    Proof of high school graduation or higher education

    Program Type

    Degree Program (New Admission)

    (D-2-1~ D-2-4)

    Associate

    Proof of high school graduation

    Bachelor

    Master

    Proof of bachelor’s degree graduation

    Doctoral

    Proof of master’s degree graduation

    Degree Program (Transfer Admission)

    (D-2-1~ D-2-4)

    Associate

    Proof of high school graduation

    Certificate of enrollment (or graduation) for an associate or bachelor’s degree program

    Bachelor

    Proof of high school graduation +

    Certificate of enrollment for a bachelor’s degree or proof of associate degree graduation

    Master

    Proof of bachelor’s degree graduation

    Certificate of enrollment (or graduation) for a master’s program

    Doctoral

    Proof of master’s degree graduation

    Certificate of enrollment (or graduation) for a doctoral program

    Exchange Student Program

    (D-2-6)

    Associate

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas associate degree program

    Bachelor

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas associate or bachelor’s degree program

    Master

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas master’s degree program

    Doctoral

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas doctoral program

    Visiting Student Program

    (D-2-8)

    Associate

    Proof of high school graduation

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas associate degree program

    Bachelor

    Proof of high school graduation

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas associate or bachelor’s degree program

    Master

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas master’s degree program

    Doctoral

    Certificate of enrollment from an overseas doctoral program

    Research Study Abroad

    (D-2-5)

    -

    Proof of graduation with a master’s degree or higher

    (However, for students in STEM fields at universities designated as specific research institutions or ranked within the Top 200 by Times Higher Education or Top 500 by QS, proof of enrollment or graduation from a bachelor’s program in Korea is required.)
  • 2

    Proof of Academic Qualification for Chinese International Students

    • 1)

      Documents Certified by CHSI (学信网) or CDGDC (学位网)

      • ①

        General High School Education. : Graduation certification from CHSI

      • ②

        Associate Degree (Vocational): Enrollment and graduation certifications from CHSI

      • ③

        Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: Enrollment certification from CHSI , Graduation certifications from both CHSI and CDGDC.

    • 2)

      Alternative Documentation (if CHSI Certification Is Not Possible): For students attending secondary vocational schools that are registered with recognized education authorities, additional review materials must be submitted based on the following criteria.

      Category Examination Criteria

      Secondary Vocational Schools

      보통중등전문학교(普通中专)

      Regular Specialized Secondary Schools

      1) Online Issuance

      1. Graduation certificate issued by the local education authority.

      * Requires verification by the Korean Consulate in China.

      * Only certificates that can be authenticated online will be accepted.

      2) Offline Issuance

      1. Submit a school information verification certificate

      2. Graduation certificate issued by the local education authority.

      * Requires verification by the Korean Consulate in China.

      3. Graduation Certificate Issued Directly by the School

      * Verified by the Provincial Education Department (or City Education Bureau).

      * Requires verification by the Korean Consulate in China.

      직업고등학교 (职业高中)

      Vocational High Schools

      성인중등전문학교(成人中专)

      Adult Specialized Secondary Schools

      기술공업학교 (技工学校)

      Adult Specialized Secondary Schools

      1) Online Issuance by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security

      http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/

      * Verification by the Korean Consulate in China.

      * Only certificates that can be authenticated online will be accepted.

      Other High School Diploma-Equivalent Institutions

      1) Graduation Certificate Issued Directly by the School

      * Requires verification by the Korean Consulate in China.

      2) Establishment Approval Certificate (事业单位法人证书) or Private School Operating License (民办学校办学许可证)