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공지 D-4 Visa International Student's Part-Time Employment Guide

Date 25-07-10 10:29
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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

✅ Part-time work permit hours (D-4-1 visa)
   1. Within 20 hours during the week

   2. 1/2 hours (within 10 hours) if Korean proficiency is not met


✅ 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
2️
⃣ Submit required documents for staff verification
3️
⃣ 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.