Part-time Info

Finding part-time work in Korea, made simple

Where to look, how to apply — and if it feels hard alone, we can sit with you and walk through it together.

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01 — Visa check

Can my visa work part-time?

Your visa name alone is not enough. Immigration, your school, your Korean ability, and the actual job all matter before you start.

D-2

Student visa

Degree students can usually apply for part-time permission after school confirmation.

Eligibility: D-2 degree students commonly need good academic standing, school confirmation, and Korean or approved language proof. D-2-8 visiting students may face a 6-month wait.
Hours: Common guide: undergraduate students often see 10-25 weekday hours; graduate students often see 15-30 weekday hours. Some students with language requirements met may receive wider weekend or vacation allowance.
Careful: Do not work at a different place, different duty, or higher hours than approved.

D-4

Language training

Language students usually face stricter conditions before they can work.

Eligibility: D-4-1 and similar language trainees usually need at least 6 months after entry or status change, strong attendance, school confirmation, and Korean ability proof.
Hours: Common guide: 10 hours per week without the language requirement, and up to about 25 hours when the required Korean level is met, depending on school and immigration review.
Careful: Apply early. Some schools require documents before they sign the confirmation form.

D-10

Job seeking

D-10 is not a normal student part-time route.

Eligibility: Some D-10-1 cases may be allowed only under special conditions. Confirm with 1345 or immigration before accepting any paid work.
Hours: Do not rely on D-2 or D-4 hour rules. Your approved activity scope controls what you can do.
Careful: A wrong job can affect future status change or extension, so confirm first.

This page is a practical summary, not legal or administrative representation. Confirm your actual case with your school, Hi Korea, 1345, or the relevant immigration office before starting work.

02 — Weekly hours

How many hours can I work?

These are common guide ranges for student part-time permission. The final approved hours come from your school confirmation and immigration approval.

Permission controls everything

Approved hours beat app promises

If a job post says 'weekend full-time' or 'many hours available', you still must follow the hours written in your immigration permission.

Language proof matters

TOPIK, KIIP, or accepted alternatives can change your limit

Students who do not meet the language requirement often receive lower weekday limits, even if the employer wants more hours.

2026 wage check

Minimum wage is ₩10,320/hour

Use this as a first salary check for 2026. Also confirm weekly holiday pay, break time, and whether deductions are explained.

03 — Permission first

Get permission before the first shift

Do not start with training, trial work, or cash pay before approval. Prepare the job and school documents first, then apply through Hi Korea or immigration.

1
Check your visa and school rule
Ask your school office what they require for part-time confirmation. If your case is unclear, call 1345 before applying.
2
Get the contract and employer documents
The job must have clear wage, workdays, hours, workplace, and duties. The employer usually provides business registration and ID copy.
3
Receive school confirmation
Your school checks whether the job, hours, attendance, grades, and visa conditions fit before signing the student part-time work confirmation.
4
Apply through Hi Korea or immigration
Submit the documents online or by visit. Hi Korea lists 10 days as the general processing time, so prepare before the start date.
5
Start only after approval
After approval, work only at the approved workplace, for the approved period, duties, and hours. Report changes before switching jobs.

04 — Documents

What documents should I prepare?

The exact list can change by school and immigration office, but these are the documents most students should expect.

Student documents

Documents that identify you and prove your current student condition.

Passport
Alien Registration Card
Application form
Grade transcript or attendance record
TOPIK, KIIP, Sejong, or accepted language proof

School documents

Documents your school office usually checks or signs before immigration review.

Student part-time work confirmation form
School officer signature or seal
Enrollment or attendance confirmation if requested

Employer documents

Documents that show the workplace and contract are clear.

Standard employment contract
Business registration copy
Employer ID copy
Exact workdays, hours, hourly wage, workplace, and duties

Possible extras

Extra documents can be requested depending on the job, school, nationality, or immigration office.

Additional school form
Workplace explanation
Proof of Korean ability for restricted fields
Updated documents when changing workplace

05 — Job apps

Where do you find part-time work?

Start with Albamon, Alba Cheonguk, Daangn Market, and Dongne Alba, then check whether each listing accepts foreign applicants.

알바몬

A representative part-time app with many listings and easy category search.

알바천국

A major Korean part-time job platform with foreigner-friendly listing filters.

당근마켓

Short gigs and errands, neighborhood-based. Chat directly with the employer.

동네알바

A neighborhood-based app for local part-time and side-job listings.

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