What is the difference between a D-2 visa and a D-4 visa?

The key difference between the two visas lies in the purpose of study. D-2 Student Visa - Eligibility: Students enrolled in degree programs — undergraduate (4-year), associate’s, master’s, doctoral, and research programs - Duration of Stay: Duration of the degree program + extendable for up to 2 years - Part-time Work: Permitted for up to 20 hours per week (requires approval from the Immigration Office) - Visa Change: If you receive an admission offer after completing a language training program (D-4), you can apply to change your status to D-2 D-4 General Training Visa - Eligibility: Students enrolled in language schools (Korean language training), private educational institutions, or university-affiliated language schools - Duration of Stay: Typically up to 2 years - Part-time Work: Generally not permitted (limited permission granted under certain conditions) - Visa Change: You may apply to change to a D-2 visa upon admission to a degree program Summary Comparison | Category | D-2 (Study Abroad) | D-4 (General Training) | |------|-----------|---------------| | Purpose | Obtaining a degree | Language and skills training | | Institution | Regular university | Language school or training institution | | Employment | Permitted on a limited basis | Generally not permitted | Please check the Ministry of Justice’s Immigration and Foreigners Policy Headquarters and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Visa Portal for the latest visa regulations.