π¨ STUDYING IN KOREA MAY GET DIFFICULT! π°π·
3/13/2026

π¨ STUDYING IN KOREA MAY GET DIFFICULT! π°π·
Starting next semester, Korean immigration may introduce new requirements for student visas.
π Main changes:
π¦ 1-3 months of bank account turnover required
π E-Visa application will be restricted for some universities
π Financial documents will be checked more strictly
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β οΈ Why is this change happening?
Recently, due to a sharp increase in cases of entering Korea with a student visa and then working illegally, immigration is tightening controls.
The reason is:
β’ Money must be deposited in the bank account in advance
β’ Documents will be checked more carefully
β’ Departure via e-visa may be restricted
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π Who will have difficulty?
β Students with low language proficiency
β Those who want to go through vocational training
β Those who plan to go through E-Visa
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β Who has a high chance?
βοΈ Those with TOPIK 3+ or IELTS 5.5+
βοΈ Those who have applied through a bachelor's or master's program
βοΈ Those who have chosen the right university
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π The most important recommendation:
If you are planning to study in Korea, do not leave your documents until the last day.
With the right university and the right documents, the chances of getting a visa are much higher.