Visa & Immigration Master Guide (100% English Master)
D-2 Student Visa Extension & ARC Registration Guide
Complete step-by-step instructions for extending your D-2 visa on the official HiKorea Portal without needing mobile authentication, plus required document checklists.
Step 0: Official 7 Mandatory Documents Checklist (2026 Updated)
Ministry of Justice Rule1. Original Passport & ARC Card
Must be valid for at least 6 months. Bring original + 1 photocopy.
2. Integrated Application Form (Form No. 34)
Download from HiKorea or get at immigration window. Attach 3.5x4.5cm photo.
3. Certificate of Enrollment & Transcript
Issued within 30 days. GPA 2.0+ waives financial proof for accredited universities.
4. Proof of Financial Capability (Bank Statement)
2026 Rule: β©20,000,000 (Seoul Metropolitan) / β©16,000,000 (Regional universities).
5. Proof of Residence (Residence Certificate)
Dormitory Confirmation, Lease Contract (μλμ°¨κ³μ½μ), or Accommodation Notice.
6. Application Fee (β©60,000 vs β©100,000)
HiKorea e-Application: β©60,000 (Save β©40,000!) / Window Visit: β©100,000 Revenue Stamp.
Special Requirement: GPA Below 2.0 or Extra Semester Students
If your cumulative GPA is below 2.0, or you are taking an extra semester (νκΈ°μ°μ₯μ), you MUST submit a Statement of Reason (μ¬μ μ) and an Advisor's Recommendation Letter (μ§λκ΅μ μΆμ²μ) signed by your department professor.
Booking HiKorea Visit Reservation (No PASS App Needed)
You do NOT need a Korean mobile phone authentication app (PASS App) to book an immigration appointment. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official HiKorea Portal (hikorea.go.kr).
- Click "Reserve a Visit" (λ°©λ¬Έμμ½).
- Select "Non-member Reservation using Passport Number".
- Choose your jurisdictional immigration office (e.g., Seoul Immigration Office Seobu Branch for Yonsei/Sinchon residents).
- Print or screenshot your Visit Reservation Ticket.