Hanyang University Guide (VISA)

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VISA

Students who wish to study in Korea have to apply for a D-2 student visa from the Korean Embassy or Consulate in your home country. The Exchange student visa for South Korea is coded D-2-6. As application procedures vary between Embassies and Consulates, do approach the Korean Embassy / Consulate in your home country to verify what documents are required from you!

Generally, the following documents are required:

Letter of acceptance from your University (after submitting forms to your home university)
South Korea visa application form (Form No.17) (Download)
Scanned image files of passport pages
Digital Photograph (in natural color, size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
Fee (credit card for e-Payment)
Other documents required by the Korean Embassy in your country (e.g. bank statement) for respective status of stay (soft copy) Click here and input your details to check if you require other forms!
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!

South Korea VISA (For Singaporeans)

Students travelling to Korea for a period exceeding 91 days are required to apply for a Visa (in home country) and an Alien Registration Card (in Korea upon arrival). To obtain a VISA for South Korea, here's a rundown of the Korean VISA requirements.

Required documents:

One completed South Korea VISA application form (Download) with one coloured, passport-sized photo.
Original passport with at least 6 months validity
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)
Applicant's recent last 3 months bank statements / bank passbook in Singapore (original and copy)
Student pass / NRIC in Singapore (original and copy)
One copy of re-entry permit to Singapore (Applicable to Singapore PR ONLY)

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.

Link to download the South Korea VISA application form:

http://www.mofa.go.kr/english/visa/images/res/visakorean.pdf

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 Jessica Brigitta

2018-01-11 12:56:16

I have completed a semester at Hanyang University (Seoul Campus) under the Visiting Student Programme (self-application) and had a great time there! At the start of the semester, each student is required to make the Student ID Card which doubles as a bank card/debit card and T-money. In terms of lessons, most Professors would usually take attendance every week but workload is still manageable, definitely there is plenty of time for you to travel around. Personally, I stayed near the Seoul Forest and my accommodation is within walking distance to the school. I think it's great because you can save on the transportation costs. Food is definitely something to look out for as well, especially since you are around Wangsimni area! From affordable meal which starts as low as 4000KRW to alleys filled with KBBQ shops, there are many choices you can choose from. Make a visit to the Noraebang around the area too if you enjoy singing. Highly recommended for you to go for an exchange at Hanyang since it is a convenient place to be in. You would enjoy your time too if you want to know more about Korean culture in general or is a huge KPOP fan (there was Epik High performance once at the Amphitheater during the Chuseok period). Will be helpful to download Hanyang Campus map as well to get around the school at the start.

2017-02-27 12:30:38

My Hanyang University Exchange experience was awesome. Initially, I was choosing between Hanyang unviersity off campus housing and Hanyang University dorm but ultimately I chose the later one as I prefer to stay within Campus. I enjoyed staying on Campus and made many friends too. Since my Hanyang University exchange experience was really good, I decided to attend Hanyang University Summer School to lengthen my stay in Korea :)

2016-11-01 01:47:57

I very much enjoyed my time at Hanyang University! Almost everything is made convenient at HYU especially when the school mandates us to open a bank account even if you don’t want to. The student card doubles as a bank card and can be used almost everywhere (transport, 7/11, GS25 etc.)! All we had to do is fill up the student card application form with no additional cost involved (only your passport). Talking about convenience, there’s a subway station named after the university, lots of eateries, places to shop and Emart located nearby! Down side is that there's no transport within the campus so you’ll have to climb the hill daily… But all in all, HYU has a vibrant campus and houses many places with good food and places to “chill”. I personally favour the ones at ecology building/ Hangyang Plaza. Not the mention the Chritmas vibes when it’s almost time for Thanks Giving! To sum, I would definitely recommend Hanyang University to those who are planning of their exchange. Who knows what else you’ll find! (;

2016-10-31 17:57:57

It was fun during my exchange in Hanyang Summer School. I experienced many things there during the short field trips as well as their cultures, such as the Boryeong Mud Festival. I met many new people both international and local students. They are all very helpful and friendly. The good thing is that Hanyang Summer School is very near the train station which is the Hanyang University Station. Hence, easy access to town.

By Hun Kim

2016-07-27 03:01:26

I was there for HISS 2015. It was generally great experience for me. Strongly recommended to go for the events that Hanyang International Summer School provides, especially Boryeong Mud Festival. Great opportunity to see what it is like to be schooling in Korea, although only Summer feels. Real advice is that, there will be a lot of Singaporean students who will be there to clear modules in relatively low cost. So it's generally tough to get an exposure to racial diversity and make Korean friends unless one really gets out of the comfort zone. If you want to travel and see more of Korea, i would recommend you take 2 modules rather than 3. I took 3 and it was tiring. In general, it was a good experience and also a very practical one.

By SO MIN AHN

2016-07-26 21:18:34

I've completed my HISS programme last summer and it truly was great! Although my experience at Hanyang isn't long as Summer School only holds for few weeks, I treasure those periods and the opportunity given. Unfortunately, due to its popularity, lectures I had attended were full of students from Singapore. So, if you are planning for HISS in future and to meet new Korean or international friends, you might want to consider taking non-engineering courses. I had my own timetable scheduled from 9am to 5pm since I personally wanted to map three modules. Oh and they always take attendance and it's graded for some mods. Since going for exchange or summer school isn't just about studying, I highly recommend this programme if you're either a fan of Korean culture/language or even drinking!! ??? Wangsimni would be just right for you to try out real Korean bbq and Soju. Perhaps this might be the one you'd enjoy the most!

By Jonea Lee

2016-06-21 16:33:00

My student exchange at Hanyang University was a memorable one. I enjoyed hanging out with both local and foreign exchange students. There are also festivals and events held during the semester, where students from all faculties can hang out together. The school is also located near the Seoul Forest, where you can enjoy the nature and visit the Ecology Forest. It will be a great hangout place with friends after school or during the weekends. Apart from the dormitories offered by the school, there are also many Goshiwon/Hasukjib (boarding house) within 5-10mins walk from Hanyang University. It will be a great option for students who want to experience living alone, or to learn more about the Korean culture.

By Blodwen Lim

2016-06-08 16:00:19

I had a great exchange in Hanyang during the last fall semester. Hanyang has provided me with lots of fond memories, including the activities organized for the exchange students (festivals, CCA, field trips etc), and the beauty of the school premise. The professors and students are extremely welcoming and friendly too! If you're a foodie, you could explore the area around Wangsimni, which is just a stone's throw away from Hanyang!