Korea Visa Documents Checklist

• Identify your exact visa type (D-2, E-7, F-4, etc.)
• Check whether you apply at a Korean embassy abroad or immigration office in Korea (extensions and changes are usually in Korea)
• Download the current application form from HiKorea — forms update periodically
• Confirm whether documents must be issued within 3 months (common requirement)

• Valid passport (6+ months validity recommended)
• Completed visa application form
• Passport photos (size per embassy or immigration office spec)
• Visa application fee receipt
• Proof of purpose of stay (employment, enrollment, family, etc.)

Work visa (E-7 and similar)

• Employment contract
• Company business registration
• Educational credentials (degree, transcripts — translated if required)
• Job description matching visa category requirements

Student visa (D-2)

• Certificate of admission from Korean institution
• Proof of tuition payment or scholarship
• Financial proof (bank balance, sponsor letter)

Visa extension (in Korea)

• Current ARC (if already registered)
• Updated proof of continued eligibility (employment, enrollment, etc.)
• Accommodation confirmation

Travelers from visa-waiver countries may need K-ETA before flying to Korea. Apply at the official K-ETA site with passport details and a photo. Processing is usually quick but apply at least 72 hours before departure. HezoKorea can assist with document questions if your situation is non-standard.

• Submitting documents older than the allowed issuance window
• Missing certified translation on foreign-language documents
• Mismatch between job title on contract and visa category requirements
• Incomplete address or accommodation proof
• Missing appointment at immigration (walk-in wait times can exceed hours)

Our visa document service provides English checklists and review before you submit.