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D-4 Visa Documents: The Complete Checklist
Every document for a Korean-language institute visa -- from your application through your alien registration card.
SHORT ANSWER
You need 13 documents across 3 stages.
Four to apply and enroll at a language institute, five for the visa application, and four after you arrive in Korea. If you're later admitted to a degree programme, you can switch to a D-2 without leaving Korea -- see the full visa guide.
STAGE 1
Application Form
Passport Copy
Proof of Financial Capacity (bank balance certificate)
Only a balance held for 3 months or longer counts â money deposited just before you apply will not be accepted.
Tuition Payment Receipt
STAGE 2
Standard Certificate of Admission
Visa Application Form + Photo
Tuberculosis Test Certificate
Only if you are a national of a country designated as high-risk for tuberculosis.
Criminal Record Certificate
Required for nationals of certain countries only.
Proof of Financial Capacity (checked again)
STAGE 3
Alien Registration Application
Certificate of Enrollment
Proof of Residence
A lease agreement or a dormitory confirmation letter.
Tuberculosis Test Certificate
For nationals of tuberculosis high-risk countries staying 6 months or longer.
Get this as a PDF
One page per stage, every document and note included. Useful to print, or to show an immigration officer who wants the full list at once.
The PDF is in English regardless of the language you're reading this page in -- that's the version embassies and universities actually accept.
Requirements can vary by nationality and by university or institute -- this list covers what applies to most students. If you're not sure your case is standard, call HiKorea (â 1345) or ask us directly.