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A prestigious global university that fosters Sejong-type talent who challenges creative thinking and communicates with the world.

Part-time job of international students

It is illegal for D-2 visa holders to obtain work outside of the university and earn an income without prior permission for activities outside the visa status. To obtain permission, you will need to submit the following forms and complete the necessary process before you can begin your work.

Procedure

  • 1) Find a part-time job.
  • 2) Have your employer sign the Part-time Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form & prepare a copy of a Certificate of Business Registration of the employer.
  • 3) Visit SOS office and have the confirmation form signed by the SOS staff member.
  • 4) Make an on-line reservation visit to the Immigration office or online application to apply for the permission at hikorea.
  • 5) Get permission from the immigration office.
  • 6) Start working.

Restriction on the permission

  • 1) Students who do not have TOPIK level 3(for 1st~2nd year of undergraduate course), TOPIK level 4(for 3rd~4th year of undergraduate course and postgraduate course).
  • 2) Students whose previous GPA is below 2.0.
  • 3) Students who have finished the course work at a university but the period of stay was exceptionally extended.
  • 4) Students who did not directly employed by an employer (dispatched work is not allowed).
  • 5) Students with D-2-5 visa.
  • 6) Students who have worked without permission or violated the regulation on part-time work.
  • 7) Students employed by an employer who runs manufacturing business or have been punished for illegal employment and restricted on visa issuance.

※ Private lessons, high-tech industries or institutions, entertainment bars or salons, adult entertainment, speculation business like casino or gambling, or any business against social norms are not permitted. In order to check whether an activity will be allowed, in advance, please call 1345.

Time Limit

  • - Up to 1 year and 2 workplaces during stay
  • - For undergraduate students, up to 20 hours per week and postgraduate students, up to 30 hours per week (no limits during weekends and vacation)
Time Limit
Program Year Korean language level
①TOPIK ②KIIP ③Sejong Institute		 Time Limit
Weekdays Weekend
Undergraduate 1~2 ① Level 3
② Completed Level 3
or above,or scored 61
or above on level test
③ Completed Intermediate 1 or above		 x 10h
ㅇ 30h No limit
3~4 ① Level 4
② Completed Level 4
or above, or scored 81
or above on level test
③ Completed Intermediate 2 or above		 x 10h
ㅇ 30h No limit
Graduate - x 15h
ㅇ 35h No limit

Restriction on the permission

  • - Application Form
  • - Passport
  • - Alien Registration Card
  • - Part-time Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form
  • - Transcript
  • - TOPIK transcript
  • - Copy of a Certificate of Business Registration of your intended place of work
  • - Copy of employment contract

※ Part-time Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form should be signed by SOS staff member You have to bring the form along with a copy of a Certificate of Business Registration of your intended place of work to SOS office.

Works exempted from Getting Permission

If a student engages in a certain activity and receives temporary rewards, he/she does not need permission as long as it is consistent with the purpose of stay as a student.

(Examples) Participation in an internship or research project to receive credits, a teaching /research assistant or a librarian at a student’s school, temporary housekeeping or assisting office work (not as a professional), a counselor/connoisseur (not as a professional), participation in an event, appearing in a movie or a TV program (one time or irregular)