D-4 Language or General Training Visa in South Korea

D-4 Language or General Training Visa · South Korea visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-08-08 · all South Korea routes

For language study or other approved general training in Korea, with school and financial evidence.

Important notes

• Submit the visa form, passport, photo, admission or enrolment evidence, school registration documents, and academic records where required.
• Provide financial evidence or a scholarship letter using the amount set by the issuing embassy or institution.
• Work during training requires separate permission and is restricted.
• D-4 is for language or general training; it is separate from D-2 degree study.
• Exact subcategory and checklist should match the institution's admission documents.

Preparation checklist

• Passport and visa form
• Training admission or enrolment evidence
• School registration documents
• Financial or scholarship evidence
• Accommodation and health documents if required

Study routes

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Official source

Official source: Korea Visa Portal

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