International Affairs Team

Visa Issuance

• To study in Korea, you must apply for a relevant visa at an overseas Korean embassy or consulate.
• The application procedure may vary depending on the embassy or consulate in each country, so it is advised that you check with your local Korean embassy or consulate beforehand.
• The duration of the visa is determined by the Korean consular officer, and the expiration date on your visa may not match the ending date of your degree program.
• If your visa expires before you complete your program, you will need to apply for a visa extension at the local (Ulsan) Immigration Office.

Required documents may be added or changed depending on individual circumstances.

For more information, contact the Korean immigration office:

Visa Status and Change

• If you already have a visa, which doesn't allow you to study, you should change your visa type to "D-2" before a semester starts.
• If you fail to change a visa type until a beginning date of a semester, you may be fined for a reason of unallowed activity (study).

UNIST Visa Documents

• Once you are accepted to a UNIST study program, the UNIST admission team will issue a package of visa documents and send it to you.
• The documents are valid for 3 months from the issue date and it's prohibited to issue a certificate of admission after a semester starts.