South Korea immigration routes

F-2-7 points system, E-7, D-8 Investor, D-10 Job Search, Student

5 routes tracked

Is South Korea worth exploring for your plans?

Pasage tracks work, study, founder routes for South Korea. Start with the purpose of your move, then compare the specific route requirements against your education, experience, funds and current immigration status. A route being listed does not mean applications are currently open or that you qualify.

Build a realistic plan

  • Eligibility: identify which evidence the route asks for, including any offer, admission, recognition or endorsement requirements.
  • Budget: distinguish government fees, financial evidence, document preparation and household living costs. There is no single country-wide application price.
  • Timing: separate preparation and appointment availability from the authority's processing time. Check current estimates at the official source before making bookings.
  • Dependants: check the chosen route's rules for each partner or child, including their documents, costs and permissions. Do not assume the main applicant's result covers the household.

Work

South Korea F-2-7 Point System VisaSee requirements →

Study

South Korea D-2 Student VisaSee requirements →

Cost: Genuinely varies by nationality and bilateral fee/reciprocity agreements — commonly cited around $80 for single entry / $120 for multiple entry, though this ranges as low as $40 elsewhere. Confirm the exact fee with the specific embassy/consulate you'll use, not a fixed assumption.

Official sources and review dates

These dates are the last review dates recorded in our route guides, not a claim that every rule was verified today. Confirm fees, timelines, dependant rules and whether applications are open with the authority before applying.

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  • ✓Common pitfalls that actually cause refusals
  • ✓Your own real fit score, not just the public criteria
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