Alien Registration (within 90 Days of Arrival)

All non-Korean passport holders who intend to stay in Korea for more than 90 days must apply for alien registration within 90 days of arrival. Upon completion of the registration process, you will receive a Registration Card (RC), which serves as your official ID during your stay in Korea.

Steps to Apply

1. Make a Reservation (after obtaining your visa)

Visit HiKorea → Reserve Visit (Apply) → Check the box “I have read and understood the information above” → Visit Reservation Application (Non-member) → Identity Verification for Visa Issuance Number → fill out the form.
You can make a reservation at the Sejongno Immigration Office.
* Reservations can be made after September 2, once you obtain your Certificate of Enrollment (CoE).
* The CoE is available from September 2 at the Onestop Service Center in Central Plaza (processing fee: KRW 1,000).

2. Visit the Sejongno Immigration Office

Visit the immigration office on your reserved date with all required documents.

Important Notice

Leaving Korea before receiving your RC will invalidate your student visa. Without an RC, you are not permitted to study at Korea University
(this does not apply to Korean nationals who do not require a student visa).

Required Documents

• Passport
• Application form (통합신청서) — downloadable at HiKorea → Favorite Services → Application Form → download the first “Application Form (Report Form)”
• One ID photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
• Certificate of Enrollment (재학증명서)
• Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation (거주/숙소제공 확인서) — downloadable at HiKorea → Favorite Services → Application Form → Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation
• Application fee: KRW 35,000

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact the Sejongno Immigration Office at
📞 +82-2-6908-1345 / +82-2-6908-1346 (English service available).

NHI (National Health Insurance)

All D-2 visa holders are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance (NHI) upon receiving their Alien Registration Card (ARC). This insurance provides the same medical benefits as those available to Korean citizens when visiting hospitals or clinics.

Details

After your ARC is issued, a health insurance card, sign-up notice, and billing statement will be mailed to your registered address in Korea. No separate registration process is required. Coverage under the NHI begins on the date of alien registration for first-time entrants.

Additional Recommendation

It is strongly recommended that students enter Korea with private health insurance that includes medical coverage in Korea. Please note that NHI coverage may not take effect immediately upon arrival and may not fully cover serious injuries or illnesses.

Guidelines for Student Visa (D-2-3) Application (Applicable only to Global MBA and Global MIM students)

A student visa (D-2-3) can be obtained at a Korean embassy or consulate in the applicant’s country of residence. The application requires several documents, including the Certificate of Admission (CoA), which will be issued by the International Affairs Team, as well as a Proof of Financial Statement (e.g., bank statement, admission scholarship certificate, etc.) to demonstrate sufficient financial resources for living expenses in Korea.

Please note that these documents may take time to be issued, and additional documents may be required depending on the embassy or consulate. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students contact the relevant Korean embassy or consulate in their country well in advance to confirm the required documents and prepare accordingly to avoid processing delays.
Once the application is approved, the Korean embassy or consulate will issue a D-2-3 visa under the name of Korea University.

*Important Notice
Please note that students are not permitted to enter Korea with a K-ETA or a tourist visa, and entering the Country with a K-ETA while your student visa is still being processed is also prohibited. You must complete the visa application process and obtain your Student Visa before entering Korea to begin your studies at KUBS. 

[Guidelines for Part-Time Work Permission (for International Students)]

1. Prepare Required Documents

• ① Copy of the Certificate of Business Registration (of the workplace)
• ② Standard Employment Contract
  - Must clearly state the working period, working hours, hourly wage, and job duties
  - Must include signatures of both the employer and the student
• ③ Part-Time Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form
  - Must include the employer’s signature

• ④ Certificate of Registration (Korea University)
• ⑤ Copy of Alien Registration Card (ARC), Front and back side
• ⑥ Copy of student ID
• ⑦ Academic Transcript
• ⑧ Official TOPIK Score Report (Optional)

* Additional Documents Required

• ① Confirmation of compliance with international student part-time employment requirements
• ② Copy of the employer’s ID card

2. Visit the International Affairs Team Office (located in #311, Business Main Building)

Bring all required documents listed above to the International Affairs Team Office and obtain confirmation.

3. Obtain Permission from the Sejongno Immigration Office

Bring the confirmed documents (signed/stamped by the International Affairs Team) to the Sejongno Immigration Office to obtain permission for part-time employment.