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Updated : 2025-10-03

D-4 Visa

D-4-1 Part-Time (Arbeit) Employment

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    Part-Time (Arbeit) Employment

    • 1)

      Possession of a certain level of Korean language proficiency.

    • 2)

      Confirmation from the university’s international student coordinator.

    • 3)

      At least 6 months must have passed since the visa issuance date (for entrants, the period is calculated from the date of entry).

    • 4)

      Restrictions for those who

      • ①

        Do not have part-time work approval.

      • ②

        Violate work permit conditions.

      • ③

        Submit incomplete application details (e.g., location, working hours).

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    Permissible Work Fields

    • 1)

      General interpretation/translation, food service assistance, office assistance, etc.

    • 2)

      Tourist guide assistance and duty-free shop sales assistance.

    • 3)

      Part-time or full-time seasonal employment activities (E-8).

    • 4)

      Specialized field internships during vacation periods (E-1 ~ E-7).

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

    • 5)

      Restricted Fields of Work

      • ①

        Specialized fields (E-1 ~ E-7), non-professional fields (E-9, E-10).

      • ②

        Manufacturing and construction industries are generally restricted based on business registration.

        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.

      • ③

        Facilities related to teaching minors foreign languages: 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.

      • ④

        Activities in specific types of work such as delivery riders, substitute drivers, insurance planners, private tutors, and door-to-door sales agents are prohibited.

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    Work Allowance Scope

    • 1)

      Working Hours

      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
    • 2)

      Permissible Locations

      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).

    • 3)

      Within the permitted stay period, it is limited to a maximum of 6 months and restricted to one location.

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    Application Process

    • 1)

      Approval Procedure

      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

    • 2)

      Required Documents

      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).

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    Penalties for Violations

    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