Hello? I would like to apply for a visa to visit Korea to invite a Filipino to Korea for a month to open an office in the Philippines. Please advise me how to get a visa to visit Korea.

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Hello?

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In the case of the Philippines, it is included in 21 countries with a high incidence of illegal immigration, so it is difficult to examine short-term visiting visas for those staying less than 90 days (C-3 family).

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1. First, you can prepare the following documents and send them to the Philippines, submit these documents and visa applications to the local Embassy of the Republic of Korea or the Consulate General to obtain a visa.

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A. Documents related to the identity (company or individual) of Korean invitees (business registration certificates, tax records, etc.)

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B. Preparation of an invitation letter and an identity guarantee certificate and attachment of a certificate of fact confirmation for administrative history.

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C. Clarify the purpose of the invitation and prepare a detailed schedule when staying in Korea accordingly, and attach a certificate of fact confirmation.

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D. Preparation of the invited person (Philippine)'s ability to travel to Korea (certificate of employment or bank balance)

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2. We believe that there will be good results if we thoroughly prepare the documents No. 1 to 4.

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Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

I've heard the general information from the Foreign Office, but I'm asking because I want to know other people's experiences.

Currently, there are foreign students whose D4 visa extension ends for a total of two years until June 9th next year.

So, if you apply for Yonsei Graduate School in April 22nd next year, the acceptance announcement will be made on June 17th.

The language school I am currently attending will end the spring semester on May 26th next year and the next semester will start on June 8th.

Once the acceptance announcement is made, I will return to my home country for a month, so when can I get a D2 visa after the acceptance announcement?

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Hello!

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1. It seems necessary to change the D-4 (language training) visa to D-2 (study abroad).

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2. However, the gap period from 6.8 (End of Language Training) to 6.17 (Announcement Date of Successful Graduate Students) is a problem, and you can apply for an extension of your existing language study (D-4) visa (Department of Entry and Exit on Foreign Registration Certificate) before the language study period (~6.8).

3. If you have passed graduate school, you can prepare a certificate of acceptance and a certificate of tuition payment and change your visa (D4--->D2).

4. When you visit your home country after passing the pass, you do not have to receive a separate visa when you return to Korea after receiving re-entry permission with the changed visa qualification (D-2, graduate school study).

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Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

Hello. I am a foreigner who wants to major in media entertainment in Korea. Do you know Sogang University, which majored in media and entertainment? Can you give me information about that? And is there anything I need to know about? Or is there any more information I need?

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I'd like to appreciate it if you could answer. It'll be a great help.

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Hello!
You are good at Korean.

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1. Media entertainment departments are installed in various universities, and each university has its pros and cons, so you have to choose a school according to your math goals. If you want to get a job at an entertainment agency right after graduation and work in the field, it is worth considering the entertainment department installed in a junior college (two-year system). For related admission information, you should check the admission information on the website of each university.

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2. To study in Korea, you must obtain a D2 visa. For this purpose,

Apply for admission to the university you want, pass certificate (standard admission permit), university business license, tuition payment certificate,

You must prepare a financial ability certificate (about 20,000 USD balance certificate), a final academic certificate, and a family relationship certificate and enter the country with a D2 visa from the local Korean Embassy or Consulate General.

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For further consultation,

Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

My Moroccan friend wants to learn Korean at a university in Korea. Is there such a program?

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Hello!

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1. In order for foreigners to receive Korean language training at a university in Korea, they can only get a D-4 (language training) visa.

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2. As for the application process, the following admission documents will be prepared and applied to the Korean Language Institute (or International Exchange Institute) of the university you want according to the semester recruitment announcement.

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[Application for Korean Language Training]

A. Graduation certificate and transcript of the second academic background

B. Certificate of financial competence (certificate of balance of 10,000 USD or more in the name of the principal or parent), etc.

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3. When a successful candidate is notified, pay the tuition fee and apply for a D-4 (language training) visa to the local Korean Embassy or Consulate General along with the school's acceptance letter (standard admission permit), tuition payment receipt, university business license, and financial ability certificate.

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Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

1. What kind of visa should I get if my friend and his son come? Can I stay for a long time, an invitation letter, or a study visa?

---> Foreign students under high school are domestic educational institutions



If you enter (elementary school to high school) and study abroad, you can apply for a D-4-3 (general training study abroad) visa. It's usually the case of applying for an international school in Korea. (Study fee is about 32,000 to 40,000 USD per year)

---> If parents want to stay in Korea with a minor foreign student studying in high school, they can apply for an F-1 (visit and cohabitation) visa.

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2. What documents do I need to enter high school after entering the country?

---> You need to be admitted before entering the country, and after passing, you need a tuition payment statement, an admission letter, and a financial ability proof document.

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3. If it's just for the tour, is it visa-free or if you need a visa, how many days is your short-term visa?

---> Since no visa waiver agreement has been signed with Korea and Belarus for bilateral visits by ordinary citizens other than diplomacy and tolerance, you must obtain a C-3 visa for short-term visits such as tourism.

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4. If a minor tries to enter the country with the permission of his parents, can I become an agent and enter or stay?

---> Yes, if you designate a Korean guardian, you can study in Korea. (However, the annual income of a Korean guardian must be at least 30 million won.)

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5. What kind of documents do I need?
(documents for agents, visa documents, admission documents, certificates, etc.)

---> Admission documents should be checked on the school's website. The documents for the agent include a guardian designation form, visa application form, international school business license, admission form, final education certificate, tuition payment form, guardianship guarantee, family relationship certificate, and financial ability certificate.

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For more information, please refer to

Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

I'm in graduate school with a D2 visa, can I  change to another university?

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Hi!

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1. International students of university degree courses can change to another school while staying with an international visa (D-2), and the department (degree course) can also be changed.

You can change it.

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2. In order to change the school, you can first apply for and pass the new school you want, and then report the change in the registration details of Wa-guk.

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3. In this regard, the upper limit for extending the period of stay is

- Bachelor: Up to six years after admission

- Master's: Up to 5 years after admission

- Dr. Harris: Up to eight years after admission.

It is possible to change the university and extend the stay period for mathematics within the upper limit.

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Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

Where are the two to three-year vocational schools where foreigners attending language schools can enter?

I want to major in animal related major.

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Hello!

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1. There are many colleges related to pets in Korea. In principle, permission to change the status of stay to a study abroad (D-2) visa for foreigners with a short-term visa is not allowed, but only for long-term residents.

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2. However, except for the following countries (including the United States), short-term visa-free entry (B-1, B-2) and short-term visit [short-term general C-3-1, short-term commercial C-3-4] visa holders are also allowed to change to D-2 (study abroad) visas.

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* (Notification countries): 21 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, India, China, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, etc.

* (Important management countries): 5 countries including Guinea, Mali, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Cameroon.

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3. To study in Korea, you must obtain a D2 visa. For this purpose,

Apply for admission to the university you want, pass certificate (standard admission permit), university business license, tuition payment certificate,

You must apply for a D2 visa by preparing a financial ability certificate (approximately 20,000 USD balance certificate), a final education certificate, and a family relationship certificate.

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For more information, please refer to
Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

I am a foreigner studying abroad in Korea now.
Can I make money by signing a translation outsourcing service (freelancer) contract with a D2 visa?
Or is it only possible to work part-time with a fixed hourly wage?
The webtoon company asked me if I wanted to work as a freelancer, would my visa be a problem?

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Hello!

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1. Foreign students can do simple labor tasks such as general interpretation or translation, food assistance, and general office assistance through part-time employment (part-time jobs).

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2. However, you must obtain permission for activities other than your status of residence in advance.

1) Preparation of employment contract (entry of hourly wage, etc.)

2) Completion of part-time employment confirmation (in charge of international students at university)

3) Prepare the above documents and make a reservation and application for online or immigration office visits.

4) Authorization (attach authorization sticker or print online)

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3. If you work part-time without prior permission, you may be charged a penalty and will be affected by future visa changes, so please be careful.

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For more information,
Han Sung-rae, CEO of the Kenotarius Administration Office

I applied for a D4 visa to a language school, and I wonder if I can change it to a D4 visa after entering Korea without a visa before the results come out.

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If it is changed, I wonder if it will be applied from the date of issuing the D4 visa, or if not, do I have to leave the country and come back in again?

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Hello!

1. In principle, the change to study abroad (D2/D4) while staying in Korea for a short period of stay is restricted.
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2. However, in the case of general countries (including the United States), short-term visa-free entry (B-1, B-2) and short-term visit [short-term general C-3-1, short-term C-3-4] visa holders may also be able to change to D-2 (study abroad)/D-4 (language training) visas.

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* (Notification countries): 21 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, India, China, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, etc.

* (Important management countries): 5 countries including Guinea, Mali, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Cameroon.

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3. Change procedure method and period of stay: If your country is visa-free and can be changed to study abroad visa (D2/D4) during your stay, you must receive a notification of acceptance before the expiration period of your visa-free stay. After receiving the notification, you must apply for a change of status at the local immigration office.

- If you apply for a change before the expiration of the visa-free period, you can stay legally even after the expiration of the visa-free period until the change is approved, and you will stay as a D4 (language training) visa from then on.

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For more information,

Han Sung-rae, CEO of Kenotarius Foreign Language Translation Administration & Certified Administration Administration Office.

My girlfriend needs to get a visa to study abroad and get a certificate of alien registration (the visa is effective at the end of February), so is there anything else I need to travel to Korea in early February? I'm asking you a question because it seems that the information says that you can't leave the country again without an alien registration card.

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It doesn't matter if I travel to Korea through visa-free entry before my visa takes effect, right?

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Hello!

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1. Your girlfriend's country of origin has a visa waiver agreement with Korea, so you can enter the country without a visa, and if you wish to visit Korea before the expiration of your study abroad (D2), you can enter the country with K-ETA (electronic travel permit center) approval in advance.

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2. Foreigners who want to stay in Korea for a long time longer than 90 days must register as foreigners with the immigration office under the jurisdiction of the residence within 90 days after entering Korea.

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3. International students who have entered the country on a long-term study abroad (D2) visa for more than a year will be exempted from re-entry permission within a year when they leave abroad.

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For more details,

Han Sung-rae, CEO of Kenotarius Foreign Language Translation Administration & Certified Administration Office