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D-4Last updated: 2026-04-26

D-4 General Training Visa

For Korean-language students, school students, vocational/private-institute trainees, Korean culinary trainees, and corporate interns

The D-4 visa is a residence status for foreigners who undertake education, training, or research at institutions or organizations not eligible under the D-2 student visa. The most common form is D-4-1 Korean-language training at university-affiliated institutes. The maximum stay granted per issuance is 2 years.

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Visa Categories

D-4-1
Korean Language Training
Korean-language training at language institutes affiliated with junior colleges or higher
D-4-2
General Training
Graduate training, foreign-invested-company internships, etc.
D-4-3
K-12 Student
Elementary, middle, high schools, foreign schools, alternative schools
D-4-5
Korean Culinary Trainee
Korean cuisine trainees recommended by aT (Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp.)
D-4-6
Private-Institute Trainee
Trainees at certified private vocational/technical training institutes (age 18-30)
D-4-7
Foreign Language Training
Foreign-language (English, etc.) training, including high-school-and-below students

Eligibility

  • Valid passport
  • High-school graduation or higher (high-school students are also eligible for D-4-7)
  • Standard Admission Letter from a FIMS-registered university-affiliated language institute, or a foreign educational institution in a Free Economic Zone or Jeju
  • Financial proof for 1 year of tuition + living costs (6 months for language training)
  • Highest-education proof (Apostille or consular authentication)
  • TB screening certificate for nationals of high-risk countries (including Myanmar)
  • D-4-6 requires one of TOPIK Level 2, KIIP Stage 2, or King Sejong Beginner-2 (raised standard since January 2026)

Required Documents

Visa Application Form

Required

Form + standard photo (1) + fee

Passport Copy

Required

Passport copy

Institution Business Registration

Required

Business registration or unique ID number copy of the educational institution

Usually prepared by the school

Standard Admission Letter

Required

Issued by university president/dean (D-4-1·D-4-7) or school principal (D-4-3)

Highest-Education Proof

Required

Diploma or enrollment certificate (Apostille or consular authentication for foreign-issued)

Financial-Capacity Proof

Required

Bank balance for 1 year (6 months for language training) of tuition + living costs (issued within 30 days)

Vietnamese nationals require a deferred-payment study-cost certificate / family-relationship proof if parental account

Training Plan

Required

Includes class schedule, instructor lineup, training facilities

TB Screening Certificate

Optional

For nationals of TB high-risk countries (including Myanmar)

If applicable

Guardian Affidavit (D-4-3)

Optional

D-4-3 self-funded students only. Must be a relative or someone with proven friendship with parents (academy/homestay staff NOT eligible)

D-4-3 self-funded only

Korean Proficiency Proof (D-4-6)

Optional

TOPIK Level 2, KIIP Stage 2, or King Sejong Beginner-2

D-4-6 only

Procedures

  1. 1

    Get Admission

    Apply to a language institute, school, or training institution → receive Standard Admission Letter

    Duration: —
  2. 2

    Apply for Visa

    Apply directly at a Korean overseas mission, or via Certificate of Visa Issuance (varies by sub-category and nationality)

    Duration: —
  3. 3

    Entry to Korea

    Enter Korea after visa issuance (D-4-1·D-4-6 typically single-entry 6 months, D-4-3 within 1 year)

    Duration: —
  4. 4

    Alien Registration

    Register at the local Immigration Office within 90 days of entry

    Duration: Within 90 days of entry

Important Notes

  • !Maximum stay per issuance: 2 years (D-4-6 general training is capped at 1 year from entry)
  • !Part-time work: allowed 6 months after status acquisition. With Korean: 25 hrs/week (30 hrs weekends/vacation); without: 10 hrs/week, weekends/vacations unlimited
  • !School transfers in principle require leaving and re-applying. Exceptions: language institute closure, or TOPIK Level 3+ with valid reason (transfer only to general universities or above)
  • !Leave of absence: restricted for personal/family reasons or low GPA; only illness/accident exempted
  • !Re-entry within 1 year is exempt; 1-2 years requires multi-entry permit (D-4 holders from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Libya CAN obtain multi-entry)
  • !Report changes to name, sex, birth date, nationality, passport, or affiliated organization within 15 days
  • !D-4-6 trainees can do field training after 6 months + TOPIK Level 2 + 90% attendance (max 28 hrs/week, no activity after 9 PM)
  • !D-4-6 trainees who complete 20+ months + obtain Korean certification + finish KIIP Stage 4 may change to E-7 (excluding E-7-4)
  • !Language training of 90 days or less falls under Short-Term General visa (C-3-1), NOT D-4
  • !K-Trainee internship (D-4-2K) is a 9-country pilot — Myanmar nationals are NOT eligible
  • !This is a summary. Contact the 1345 Foreign Resident Hotline or your local Immigration Office for actual applications
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