Pusan National University Guide (VISA)

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Students travelling to Korea for a period exceeding 90 days are required to apply for a VISA (at a Korean Embassy/Consulate in your legal country of residence) and an Alien Registration Card (in Korea upon arrival).

VISA (to be applied locally)

Required documents:

One completed VISA application form (Download) with one coloured, passport-sized photo.
Original passport with at least 6 months validity and a blank page for the VISA stamp1.
Certificate of school record: One school letter that states name of applicant, passport number, student status, entry level/ courses enrolled and exchange programme (original)
Certificate of Admission from host school in Korea (original)
Proof of funding: Applicant's recent last 3 months bank statements (original and copy).
Proof of departure: flight itinerary or ticket showing Applicant’s entry and departure flights from South Korea
Processing fee:

	1. Single-entry VISA	2. Multi-entry VISA
Cost*	(around) 40USD	(around) 90USD
Details	Allows for a single entry into Korea within the valid period (about 3 months)	Allows for multiple entries into Korea within the valid period (i.e. you can leave Korea for another country and return using the same VISA)

*Do note that different fees are charged for certain nationalities.

Visa fees are payable in cash only and non-refundable.

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Should you not have any intentions to travel to another country (from Korea) within the first 90 days, apply for the single-entry VISA to save some money!

For more information, check the Korean government immigration website here. Click here and input your details to check if you require other forms!

You can find the Korean Embassy or Consulate closest to you here! Visit this website to check if you require a VISA and click here for the procedures to apply for a visa to South Korea!

For Singaporeans only:

You will also need to bring

Student pass / NRIC in Singapore (original and copy)
One copy of re-entry permit to Singapore (Applicable to Singapore PR ONLY)

Where to apply: The Korean embassy is located at 47 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228233, walking distance from Newton MRT station.

Contact number: 6256 1188

How to apply: Walk-in, no appointment. Submission may be done on someone's behalf (no authorization letter is required)

Do note that the operating hours for VISA application & collection are from 9am-11.30am, Monday to Friday ONLY. The application will take about 4 working days to be processed.

Alien Registration Card (to be applied in Korea)

Foreigners who will be staying in Korea for more than 90 days are required to apply for the Alien Registration Card. Foreigners must register themselves within 90 days from their date of arrival. Please prepare the necessary documents and visit the local immigration office or branch office under relevant jurisdiction for the application.

Required:

Application form (can be obtained and filled in at the immigration office)
Passport
2 colour passport-sized photos (3x4cm)
Relevant school documents for stay in Korea
Application fee

Immigration offices:

Office	Telephone	Address	How to get there
Seoul branch	+82-2-2650-6211	Seoul-si Yangcheon-gu Sinjeong 6-dong 319-2	At Omokgyo (Mok-dong Stadium) Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 7. Go straight for about 10 minutes
Sejongno Branch	+82-2-732-6220	Seoul-si Jongno-gu Samil-ro 12 Unhyeongung Palace SK Hub Building, 2F (Gyeongun-dong 89-4 Unhyeongung Palace SK Hub Building, 2F)	Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5
City Air Terminal Branch	+82-2-551-6922	Seoul-si Gangnam-gu Asem-gil Street. 53 (Samseong-dong 159-6)	Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 5 or 6
Incheon Branch	+82-32-890-6305-6	Incheon-si Jung-gu Hangdong 7-ga 1-31 (Seohae-ro 213)	Dongincheon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 4. Walk out from Dongincheon underground shopping district, Exit 8. Take Bus 12 or 24 at Dongincheon Station Bus Stop to immigration office
Incheon Intl. Airport Branch	+82-32-740-7013	Incheon-si Jung-gu Unseo-dong 2172-1	Passenger Terminal, in front of counter G(3F)
Busan Branch	+82-51-461-3021	Busan-si Jung-gu Jungang-dong 4-ga 17-26 (Chungjang-ro 14)	Jungang Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 10, 12 or 14). 10 minutes on foot

For more information, visit:

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_1_6.jsp

By Hae Bin Lee

2017-05-12 20:34:57

PNU is located in Busan. Busan really attractive city in Korea. It is the most active and warmhearted city in Korea. Actaully PNU is located near down town. I think the location is very good because if you like to go play in energetic place, you can go down town easily just take the subway. If you like some quite place, you can just go around PNU, beacause there are many trail, parks near PNU. Also there are so many opiton in eating or drinking. Near PNU, there are so many good place to eat or drink. It is very fun to find some place which is not famous but really good for me, it means some kind of hidden place for me. If you want to know about place to eat or drinking just message to me. I really want to share my place with you guys especially about drinking :) When you come to PNU, first time you will be embarrased because the tone of voice of Busan people is somewhat powerful so you can misunderstand that the people get upset. But never mind they are just talking. If you try to approach to them they will be kind to you so don't hesitate to approach to them.

2016-11-01 04:29:58

Upon arrival in Korea, boy were we surprised when the greatest cultural difference hit us. Unlike in Singapore, that has eateries located in almost every corner of the neighborhood, there were many shops selling cosmetics almost everywhere in Korea! Our buddies were extremely welcoming and eventually became our “advisors”. Not only did our buddies pick us up from the airport to the accommodation, my buddy also helped me apply for the courses that I was interested in as well as provided advice on car rental. What more can I ask for!

2016-10-15 17:31:50

I chose Korea for my exchange due to my interest in its long history, culture, tradition, people as well as the “K-wave” phenomenon that is happening even up to today. On top of that, I am always driven to be independent, to plan my own trips and get out of my comfort bubble, my home, Singapore. In essence, I wanted to experience life on my own with everything under my control while picking up a third language and I thought this would be the best time for me to do so aiding my career searching at the same time. After the time “alone” in Korea, my aims were met! I managed to pick up a third language, forge lasting friendships with the locals and learned how some things can be done while not the other. I have also learned that we should not take things for granted and cherish the wonderful moments in life such as how Singapore is a great city to live in. Furthermore, there are many people living in poverty that were reinforced from this exchange It made me want to quickly do my part in giving back to the society.

By Ji Hyun Park

2016-02-21 23:31:19

PNU is one of the best learning places in Korea. It is nature friendly place since it is located in a mountain. Especially during the spring and autumn season, the landscape is awesome. Furthermore, there are lots of great restaurants just in front of school, you cannot finish them if you stay here only for one semester. Staying and studying in PNU must be one of the best experiences in your university life.