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VisaD-10-1 Visa Guideline

Ciel
26 Jul 2025
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Hello.

This is Ciel from Famigo who informs you about the law and visa common sense in Korea every day.

The Korean government's support for D-2 visas is increasing.

More and more international students are trying to settle in Korea naturally.

Today, we would like to find out about the D-10-1 visa, which is an intern visa that can be changed from a D-2 visa.


1. Basic concepts and expiration dates of D-10-1 visas


A D-10-1 visa is called a job search or intern visa, and allows qualified foreigners to prepare for employment or do internship activities in Korea.

- D-2 (study) visa: up to 2 years stay

- D-4 (Language Training) Visa: You can stay up to 1 year

- Is issued every six months and requires periodic extension


2. Regulations related to internship activities


- Up to 1 year of activity

- Only up to 6 months of work in one company

- Can be divided and operated by multiple companies 

- You must report to the immigration office within 15 days of the start of the internship


3. Qualifications and required documents


- Domestic university graduates (D-2 → D-10-1 conversion)

• Those who have completed regular Korean degree programs (b.A. or higher) within the last three years

• Point system exemption, balance certificate not required, TOPIK not required

• Basic documents: Passport, alien registration card, graduation certificate, job search plan, housing contract


- Overseas Degree Holder (D-4 → D-10-1 Transition)

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required

• Points system needs to be met at least 60 points

• Additional documents such as balance certificate are required


4. visa extension required documents


- Evidence of job search (e-mail, interview details, etc.)

- Bank account balance certificate (over 6.9 million won)

- a job search plan

- Ease proof of balance if you hold TOPIK level 4 or higher


5. Regulations related to part-time jobs


D-10-1 visa holders can also work part-time, but they must get prior permission.

- TOPIK 4th class: Workable within 20 hours a week on weekdays

- TOPIK Level 5 or higher: Workable up to 30 hours a week on weekdays

- No restrictions on weekends and holidays


If you have any additional questions or questions, please contact us through the Famigo Channel Talk and we will inform you in detail.

We will try to make sure that you live a stable life in Korea today as well.

This was Famigo speaking.






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