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D-2 Student 유학
University and graduate students
Who it is for
People studying for a degree or doing research at a Korean college, university or graduate school (sub-types D-2-1 to D-2-8 by program).
전문대·대학·대학원에서 학위 과정을 밟거나 연구하려는 사람(학위 과정별로 D-2-1~D-2-8 세부 구분).
You can
- Study and research at your school 학교 공부와 연구
- Part-time work after getting a part-time work permit 출입국 허가를 받은 뒤 아르바이트(시간제 취업)
Be careful
- Working without a permit (fines or removal) 허가 없이 아르바이트 — 적발 시 처벌·출국 대상
- Working more hours than allowed (limits depend on your program and Korean level) 허용 시간 초과 근무 — 시간은 학위 과정·한국어 능력 등에 따라 다름
Good to know
- Health insurance: students are enrolled when they register, without the usual 6-month wait. 건강보험: 외국인등록을 하면 바로 지역가입자로 가입돼요(유학생은 6개월 기다리지 않음).
- After graduating you may switch to the Job Seeker (D-10) status. 졸업 후 한국에서 일자리를 찾으려면 구직(D-10) 자격으로 바꾸는 길이 있어요.
Key rules for all residents
- Alien registration within 90 days — If you stay more than 90 days, register at your local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. Not registering can lead to fines or removal. Book a visit on HiKorea.
- Report a move within 15 days — Registered foreigners must report a new address within 15 days, at the community center, immigration office or HiKorea.
- Extending your stay: from 4 months before expiry — Apply from 4 months before your stay ends until the expiry date (the day before, online). Late applications can be fined.
- Short trips: no re-entry permit within 1 year (F-5: 2 years) — Registered foreigners who return within 1 year of leaving (or before their stay expires, if sooner) do not need a re-entry permit. Permanent residents (F-5): 2 years. Overseas Koreans (F-4): within the permitted stay. For longer trips, get a multiple re-entry permit before leaving.
- Health insurance: automatic after 6 months — After registering and staying 6 months, you are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance. D-2, F-6, F-5 and E-9 holders are enrolled at registration. Unpaid premiums can affect visa extensions.
Checked 2026-10-12 · This is general guidance, not legal or visa advice. Check HiKorea or call 1345. 안내이며 법률·비자 자문이 아닙니다.
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