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After Entry (for Enrolled Students)

After Entry to Korea 1.

Once you enter Korea, you must apply for the Alien Registration Card (ARC) within 90 days of your entry. ARC is basically your ID card in Korea which is often required to open bank accounts, mobile accounts and most importantly your registration at UST schools.

What is ARC and why should I get it?

ARC is your identification card in Korea.
The Korean government requires all foreign nationals who intend to stay in Korea for longer than 90 days to obtain ARC. It also helps protect you legally.
You must obtain ARC to sign your labor contract with UST schools, open bank accounts and more.

How to apply for the ARC

In a nutshell, you are required to apply for your ARC at your local Immigration Office.
The Korean Immigration Office operates multiple “branches” in many different region.
You should find your local Immigration Office (based on your school location) and make application there.
First you need to book a visit appointment to your local immigration office at HiKorea website (https://www.hikorea.go.kr/Main.pt)
Please note that you can only make your booking once you enter Korea.
When you enter Korea, make your booking as soon as possible.

What documents should you get and from where?

Application Form (available at https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardApplicationListR.pt )
A photo copy of passport
A photo copy of VISA
ARC issuance fee or KRW 35000 in cash (cash only)
Certificate of (expected) enrollment (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
Certificate of financial support (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
Proof of residency (lease contract, dormitory residency proof, etc.)

After Entry to Korea 2.

While you are attending UST, you may need to extend your stay duration. This is called “visa extension or extension of sojourn period”.

How to apply for the visa extension?

It is very similar to applying for the ARC.
You need to book your visit appointment first via HiKorea website (https://www.hikorea.go.kr/Main.pt)
Feb/Mar & Jul/Aug are very busy time at the immigration offices and it is strongly recommended to make your booking in advance.

In a nutshell, you are required to apply for your ARC at your local Immigration Office.

The Korean Immigration Office operates multiple “branches” in many different region.
You should find your local Immigration Office (based on your school location) and make application there.
First you need to book a visit appointment to your local immigration office at HiKorea website (https://www.hikorea.go.kr/Main.pt)
Please note that you can only make your booking once you enter Korea.
When you enter Korea, make your booking as soon as possible.

What documents should you get and from where?

Application Form (available at https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardApplicationListR.pt )
A photo copy of passport
ARC (must be submitted)
Application fee of KRW 60000 in cash or official document from your School (this document is directly sent by your school to the immigration office, however, certain offices request applicants to submit it. Please seek assistancewith your School’s UST coordinator.)
(if you need to re-issue your ARC) ARC issuance fee or KRW 35000 in cash (this fee can not be exempted)
Certificate of enrollment (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
(for course completed students only) Certificate of completion (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
(for course completed students only) Certificate of post course-work enrollment (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
(for course completed students only) Confirmation form on your thesis writing plan **must be submitted to UST staff in charge of visa first and be signed / the form (available at https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardApplicationListR.pt )
Certificate of tuition payment (for EVERY semester you are enrolled at UST) (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
Official Transcript (for every semester, GPA should be higher than 2.0, further explanation needed otherwise) (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
Proof of residency (lease contract, dormitory residency proof, etc.)
Certificate of financial support (available at https://ust.certpia.com/?lang=en)
(for course completed students + who exceeded minimum study duration only) Proof of financial capability (bank statement with a balance of KRW 8000000 or higher) / * minimum study duration: m.s.(2 years), ph.d.(2 years), integrated (4 years)