South Korea D-2 Student Visa — 2026 Requirements and Living Costs

South Korea's D-2 visa is for students enrolled in degree programmes at Korean universities. Requirements: university acceptance letter, financial proof (USD $9,000+/year recommended), TOPIK scores may be required for Korean-taught courses. Processing: 5–10 business days at Korean embassy. GKS (Government of Korea Scholarship) covers full tuition + monthly stipend of KRW 900,000 — extremely competitive. Living costs in Seoul: KRW 700,000–1,200,000/month (approx. USD 520–890). Part-time work: up to 25 hrs/week. Post-study: D-10 Job Seeker visa available for 1–2 years. Korea is popular with Nepali, Vietnamese, and Mongolian students seeking affordable quality education.