공지 D-4 Visa International Student's Part-Time Employment Guide
- Writer iie
- Hit 26
Hello.
This is an important announcement regarding part-time employment for international students holding a D-4 Visa (Language Trainee). Please
carefully read the following information and note that you can only work after
obtaining confirmation from the International Education Center and permission
from the Immigration Office.
✅ Basic Principles of Part-Time Employment
D-4 Visa holders are generally not permitted to work under the Korean
Immigration Act.
However, part-time work (simple jobs) is allowed only after receiving
confirmation from your school (International Education Center) and obtaining
permission from the Immigration Office.
✅ Part-Time Employment Eligibility (D-4-1 Visa)
Category |
TOPIK (Korean Language
Proficiency) |
KIIP (Social Integration
Program) |
Sejong Institute Korean
Course |
Language Trainee |
Level 2 or higher |
Completion of Level 2 or
Pre-test score 41+ |
Beginner Level 2 or higher |
- Length of Stay: 6 months or more since visa change
or entry date
- Attendance: 90% or higher
average attendance
- Korean Language
Proficiency: Meet any one of the above
✅ Required Documents
- Application form,
Passport, Alien Registration Card
- Academic transcript or
attendance certificate
- Korean proficiency
certificate (TOPIK etc.)
- Part-Time Employment
Confirmation (issued by International Education Center)
- Compliance confirmation
form & copy of employer's ID
- Copy of business
registration certificate
- Copy of standard labor
contract (including hourly wage & work details)
✅ Application Procedure
1️⃣ Visit the
International Education Center and complete the confirmation form
2️⃣ Submit
required documents for staff verification
3️⃣ Apply at
the Immigration Office (HiKorea online or in-person)
※ Approval must be obtained before starting work.
✅ Permit Period & Location Limit
- D-4 Visa: Up to 6 months
/ Maximum 1 workplace
- Change of workplace
requires re-approval
❗ Restricted Work & Prohibitions
- Construction,
manufacturing industries, and labor dispatch jobs
- Working without approval
or violating permit conditions → deportation
???? Important Notes
- Working without
permission = illegal employment → deportation and penalties
- 1st violation: warning or
fine
- 2nd violation:
deportation
- Illegal construction
work: immediate deportation without exception
✅ Always proceed through the International Education
Center to avoid legal issues.
Contact: International Education Center, Office 106
Thank you.
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