Can I work part-time? Self-check

Answer a few questions to see your weekly limits, how long a permit lasts and what could stop you — based on the Ministry of Justice rules.

Your visa and programme

Year of study

Your Korean level

Required level: TOPIK 3 for associate and 1st–2nd-year students; TOPIK 4 for 3rd–4th years, master's and PhD students.

Anything else that applies to you?

I'm in an English-taught (English-track) programmeMy university is certified by the Ministry of Justice, or I've been recognised for excellent grades or Korean (ask your international office if you're not sure)My average grade last semester was below C (2.0)In the last 3 months I was penalised for working without a permit or breaking permit conditions

Answer the questions and press the button — your weekly limits will appear here.

Based on Korea's Ministry of Justice stay manual (Sept 2026). This is a self-check, not a decision — immigration decides on your permit.