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As foreign students, letβs respect Korean culture, follow the laws and immigration rules, attend our classes regularly, and support each other. Learning some basic Korean will make everyday life much easier. Please be careful with part-time jobs, housing contracts, and personal finances. If you have any problems, donβt hesitate to contact your universityβs international student office for help. Most importantly, stay positive, make good friends, learn from new experiences, and enjoy your time in Korea! β€οΈπ°π· Good luck with your studies and your life in Korea!
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International students in Korea can join the Employment & Visa MATCH-up Day on September 30 at KINTEX, Goyang. πΌ Job & career consulting π Resume & interview support π Visa & employment guidance πΈ Free profile photo service π Sep. 30, 2026 | 1β5 PM π KINTEX, Goyang π° Free π Source: Koreatech ποΈ Published: Sep. 15, 2026
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Before applying for a visa change, donβt look at only one requirement. Check these 5 things π 1. Your current visa What status are you holding now? π 2. Your education Degree, major, and graduation status can matter. π 3. Your Korean ability TOPIK/KIIP requirements may apply depending on the visa. π 4. Your job & salary For employment-based visas, the job, company, salary, and qualifications can be important. π 5. Required documents Missing or incorrect documents can delay your application. β οΈ Visa requirements can change. Always check the latest official immigration guidance before applying. π¬ Which visa change are you preparing for? D-2 β‘οΈ D-10 | D-10 β‘οΈ E-7 | E-7 β‘οΈ F-2 | F-6 β‘οΈ F-5 Follow REIAC Community for practical Korea visa & foreign resident information. π°π·
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If youβre an international student in Korea, donβt wait until graduation to prepare for your next step. Start checking these early: β Your visa options after graduation β Korean language level (TOPIK/KIIP) β Job fields youβre eligible for β Required qualifications and certificates β Documents needed for your visa change β Companies hiring international talent Tip: Your major, Korean ability, qualifications, and job type can all affect which visa you may be eligible for. π Start preparing before your final semester β not after graduation! Save this post and share it with a friend studying in Korea.
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D-2/D-4 students generally need permission before starting a part-time job. Required documents: β’ Passport & ARC β’ Employment contract β’ Business registration certificate β’ Employerβs ID card β’ Certificate of enrollment β’ Academic transcript β’ Korean proficiency certificate (if applicable) Requirements can vary by visa and study program. Check with your university or 1345 before starting work. [You can apply online through Hikorea and remember it takes around 14 days so make contract to work after 14 days of your signed date]
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Homesickness is proof that you have something worth missing. Keep building something worth coming home from.π₯Ήβ€οΈ
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Looking for a part-time job while studying or a full-time job after graduation? Donβt rely only on friends or social media. π± Check Korean job platforms such as Albamon, Albaμ²κ΅, JobKorea and Saramin. π For international students, also check: β’ University career centers & job boards β’ Foreigners-only recruitment information β’ Government/immigration employment information β’ Company websites and LinkedIn β οΈ Before starting a part-time job, check whether your visa allows it and whether you need permission from immigration. π After graduation, start looking early and check which jobs and visa types match your major, qualifications and visa status.
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International students in Korea: Before starting a part-time job, make sure you have permission. Students on D-2 (student) or eligible D-4 (language training) status generally need to obtain permission for part-time employment from immigration before starting work. Working without the required permission can lead to immigration penalties and may affect your future visa status. Always check your permitted working hours and eligible workplace before accepting a job, as the conditions can differ depending on your visa, Korean-language level, and study program.
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