1. Necessary Conditions to Apply for a D2-6 Visa
Like other types of visas, the D2-6 Visa has certain conditions as follows:
- You must study for at least one semester at a university or college in Vietnam that has partnerships with universities in South Korea.
- Ensure good health, without tuberculosis or other serious conditions.
- Not be on the entry ban list for South Korea.
- Have no criminal record and not be restricted from exiting Vietnam by the Immigration Department.
2. What Do You Need for the D2-6 Visa to Study in Korea?
To participate in the student exchange program under the D2-6 Visa, you need to prepare the following documents:
- A recommendation letter from the head of the university or college you are attending in Vietnam.
- A personal statement written by the student in English.
- Documents proving you are an exchange student (official documents from the host university; an exchange student agreement signed between the two universities in Vietnam and Korea, along with a memorandum of understanding).
- Documents proving you have completed at least one semester at your Vietnamese university (enrollment certificate and academic transcript).
- A financial certification from your family.
3. Steps to Participate in the D2-6 Program
In addition to the necessary documents for the student exchange program, the process differs slightly from other study abroad programs. Let’s explore the steps with HVC!
Phase 1:
- Attend a college or university in Vietnam that has partnerships with Korean universities.
Note: You must study at least one semester in Vietnam (about 6 months).
- During your studies in Vietnam, you will be trained in Korean to achieve TOPIK level 2.
Phase 2:
- Choose a major based on your future career orientation.
- Depending on the field of study, the training duration may vary (approximately 2-3 years).
Phase 3:
- Register for the student exchange program at your current university in Vietnam.
- After completing the registration procedures, you will be issued a D2-6 Visa to study in South Korea.
Phase 4:
- During your studies in Korea, you can work part-time to earn additional income.
- After graduation, you can choose to return to Vietnam or stay in Korea to work (you may transition to D10, E9, or E7 visas).
