OIA

Visa Extension

When changing or extending a visa

• Approval is granted for up to 3 or 9 months within a 2-year period.

Submission documents

• Application Method : 
  1. ① Pay tuition fee. → ② Prepare student's required documents. →③ Visit the department office. → ④ Prepare department documents. → ⑤ Visit the Office of International Affairs. → ⑥ Submit application.

Documents to Prepare

Details on Documents to Prepare

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  1. 1. Integrated Application Form :  To be filled out at the department office.
  2. 2. Certificate of Enrollment :  Issued by the Office of International Affairs.
  3. 3. Academic Transcript :  Issued by the Office of International Affairs.
  4. 4. F Grade Explanation Form
     1. - Required if there are 2 or more F grades during the entire semester.
     2. - To be submitted to the Office of International Affairs after being filled out and signed by the advisor.
     3. - The signature section for the international student coordinator is stamped by the Office of International Affairs.
  5. 5. Over-semester Explanation Form
     1. - Required for paid students.
     2. - To be submitted to the Office of International Affairs after being filled out by the advisor.
     3. - The signature section for the international student coordinator is stamped by the Office of International Affairs.
  6. 6. Passport Copy : Student to prepare personally(no photo needed for the copy)
  7. 7. Original Alien Registration Card : Student to prepare personally.
  8. 8. Lease Agreement
     1. - The contract expiration date must not exceed the document submission date.
     2. - In the case of a GOSIWON(private dormitory, 고시원), a business registration certificate must be attached.
     3. - The address on the back of the alien registration card must match the current place of residence.
     4. - If the residence is not contracted under your name, a "Confirmation of Residence / Accommodation Provision" and a copy of the ID of the person providing residence / accommodation are required.
  9. 9. Balance Certificate
     1. - Certificate required within 21 days from the submission date.
     2. - General students: 10,000,000 KRW or more.
     3. - Paid students: 6,000,000 KRW or more.
     4. - Must be deposited for 6 months or more.
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        Important :  Financial proof documents (balance certificate) must be submitted with study expenses received from family members listed on the family relations certificate from your home country. It is not allowed to receive study expenses from friends in Korea or non-family members overseas and then obtain a balance certificate. If documents such as financial proof or lease agreements are forged, your visa may be canceled.

  10. 10. Photo
      1. - Required for issuance and reissuance of the alien registration card.
      2. - Photo taken within 6 months.
      3. - Must have a white background, glasses are not allowed.
      4. ※ Students with an average GPA below 1.0 cannot extend their visa as a group, so individual application is required.
      5. ※ Visa period may vary (6 months to 2 years, etc.) depending on academic performance.