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

    • ①

      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.

    • ②

      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

      Study Plan (Including Lecture Schedule, Instructor Profiles, and Training Facilities)

    • ⑦

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

    • ⑧

      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.

    • ⑨

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

  • 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.