D-4 General Training (Language Study)
🇰🇷 South Korea visas · Study
What it is
For foreign nationals attending Korean language courses at university-affiliated language centres. Commonly used for pre-degree Korean language preparation. Official sub-categories: D-4-1 대학부설어학원연수 (university language institute); D-4-2 기타기관연수 (other institution); D-4-3 초중고생 (primary/secondary); D-4-5 한식조리연수 (Korean cuisine); D-4-6 사설기관연수 (private institution); D-4-7 외국어연수 (foreign language).
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Up to 2 years (6-month grants, renewable)
- Processing time
- 3 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 2 years
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (single entry, stay 91 days or more)
- USD 60
- Application fee (if issued as a 2-entry visa)
- USD 70
- Application fee (if issued as a multiple-entry visa)
- USD 90
Key requirements
- Acceptance letter from a university-affiliated Korean language institute
- Proof of sufficient funds (approximately KRW 9 million)
- Educational certificates
- Health insurance
Working on this visa
Only the activities of this status of residence are permitted; employment or any other activity requires prior permission for out-of-status activity (Immigration Act Art. 20).
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.