South Korea Student Visa (D-2)for 🇷🇴 Romanian citizens travelling to 🇰🇷 South Korea

📋Required Documents6

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  Academic transcripts from previous institution
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  Passport-size photograph (35×45mm, white background)
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  Admission letter from a Korean university or college
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  Certificate of bank deposit (minimum USD 10,000 or equivalent held in applicant's account)
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  Completed Korea D-2 visa application form
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  Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a South Korea Student Visa (D-2), book an appointment at the nearest South Korea embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 7 days. The government fee is KRW 40000.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) score certificate

  Conditional — required if the degree programme is taught in Korean; not required for English-medium programmes (if applicable)

🌐Why Romanian passport holders need a visa for South Korea

Romanian citizens require a visa to enter South Korea based on the current immigration requirements set by South Korea's government. Romanian passport holders must apply through the South Korea embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons South Korea Student Visa (D-2) Applications Are Refused6

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  No valid certificate of admission from a Korean educational institution accredited to host D-2 students, or an admission that cannot be verified.
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  Insufficient or unverifiable proof of financial capacity (the required bank-balance/financial-ability evidence for tuition and living costs).
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  The consular officer is not satisfied the applicant is a genuine student — an unconvincing study plan, an inconsistent academic background, or indications of an intent to work or settle.
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  A high "illegal-stay rate" profile or documents that resemble known fraudulent patterns, prompting closer scrutiny and refusal.
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  Fabricated or altered documents — forged bank statements, diplomas or certificates (which can also trigger an entry ban).
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  A prior overstay, deportation or immigration/criminal record in Korea or elsewhere.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More South Korea Visa Options

• South Korea Tourist Visa (C-3) →
• South Korea Working Holiday Visa (H-1) →
• South Korea Work Visa (E-Series) →