The D-4 visa is issued to foreigners visiting Korea to participate in Korean language studies or specific professional training programs. Generally, the D-4-1 visa refers to language training, and the D-4-7 visa shares the same issuance and qualification criteria as the D-4-1 visa. Below is an outline focusing on the D-4-1 visa provided by TalentLink.
Category | Description | ||
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Language Training and Study Abroad | D-4-1 | Korean Language Training | Training at a language institute affiliated with a higher education institution or a foreign education institution |
D-4-7 | Foreign Language Training (Excluding Korean) | ||
D-4-3 | Primary and Secondary Education | Study at educational institutions up to high school level. | |
Training Programs | D-4-2 | Other Institutional Training | Training or research activities at educational institutions, companies, or organizations not covered under D-4-1. |
D-4-5 | Korean Cuisine Training | Training at institutions designated for Korean cuisine education. | |
D-4-6 | Technical Training at Private Institutions: | Technical training for foreigners at excellent private educational institutions. |
Foreign students on D-4-1 or D-4-7 visas (language training) are allowed to engage in part-time work under specific conditions.
While the general rule requires students to exit Korea and reapply for a visa to transfer to a new school, exceptions are made under the following conditions