D-2
Study
Study (degree)
Students in regular degree programs at universities/grad schools
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Related visa categories (11)
D-4
Study
Language / training (non-degree)
University-affiliated language institutes, technical training, etc.
E-7
Work
Specific activities (skilled)
IT / design / engineering and other specialized professions
E-9
Work
Non-professional employment
Manufacturing / construction / agriculture / fishery under EPS
D-8
Business
Corporate investment
Establishing and operating foreign-invested companies
D-10
Work
Job seeking
Stay for post-graduation job search
F-2
Long-term / PRFamily
Long-term residence
Long-term residents, points-based, skilled talent, etc.
F-4
Long-term / PRWork
Overseas Korean
Holders of Overseas Korean (F-4) status
F-5
Long-term / PR
Permanent residence
Permanent residence when eligibility is met
F-6
Family
Marriage migrant
Residence through a Korean spouse
H-2
Work
Working visit
Chinese / CIS ethnic Koreans allowed to work in multiple sectors