• D-4-1 Part-Time (Arbeit) Employment

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

        • However, manufacturing is permitted if the applicant holds TOPIK Level 4 (or has completed KIIP Level 4).

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

      • Course Academic Year Korean Language Proficiency Requirements Start Time Allowed Certified Universities/High Achievers
        Weekdays Weekends/Vacation
        Language Training N/A

        ① TOPIK Level 2 or higher

        ② Completion of KIIP Level 2 or scoring 41+ on the KIIP pre-test

        ③ Completion of Sejong Institute’s Intermediate 1 or higher

        X After 6 Months 10 hours 10 hours
        O 20 hours 25 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 Part-Time Employment Confirmation Form Preparation Application Approval

        Employment contract between the employer and employee

        (Standard labor contract, including hourly wage)

        The university's international student coordinator prepares the form

        Online application or visit the local immigration office

        Permission sticker attached to the foreign registration card or online approval certificate printing

      • ① Passport, Alien Registration Card, application form.

        ② Confirmation form for part-time employment of international students (Form Link)

        ③ Certificate of enrollment, academic transcript, or attendance record (unnecessary if confirmed via FIMS).

        ④ Copy of the business registration certificate and standard employment contract.

        ⑤ Korean language proficiency proof: TOPIK or KIIP certification.

        ⑥ Compliance confirmation for part-time work requirements (Form Link, if applicable).

    • 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