D-4 Language trainee 일반연수(어학연수)

Korean language students

Who it is for

A person with at least high school diploma or the equivalent, who plans to study Korean language at a language institution affiliated with a foreign education institution in the ROK or at a higher education institution established in accordance with the Higher Education Act

고등학교 졸업 이상의 학력 소지자로 고등교육법의 규정에 의하여 설립된 고등교육기관 또는 외국교육기관 부설 어학원에서 한국어 어학연수를 하고자 하는 자

You can

Language classes 어학원 수업
Part-time work only with a permit (conditions apply) 허가를 받은 경우에만 아르바이트(조건·시간 제한 있음)

Be careful

Working without a permit 허가 없는 아르바이트

Good to know

Low attendance can make extending your stay difficult. 출석률이 낮으면 체류기간 연장이 어려울 수 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.

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