(Part 1)_A complete summary of the D-10-1 visa that international students need

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The D-10 visa is a visa related to general job seeking in Korea, and is divided into D-10-1 (general job seeking), D-10-2 (technology start-up preparation), and D-10-3 (advanced technology intern).

Koreans also often do not get a job right after graduating from college, and instead spend some time preparing to find a job.

So, if international students' visas expire upon graduation, do they have to leave for their home country right away?

No! Once you get the D-10 visa, the problem will be solved!

So now, I'm going to introduce the D-10-1 visa, which includes not only job-seeking activities at companies and organizations in Korea after graduation, but also short-term internship programs for which training expenses are paid before official employment.

As it is too long to include all the information, in Part 1, we will focus on ⚑ 1. Activities possible outside of residency qualifications.

⚑ 1. Activities that are possible outside of the residence qualification

Q1) I need to make a living while looking for a job. To do that, I think I need to do a part-time job or a paid internship. Is that possible?

◼ Yes, you can!  However, the following conditions must be met:

 <Standards for special permission for part-time employment activities>

⦁ Applicants must obtain permission to change their residence status from a student visa (D-2-1~4, D-2-7) to a job-seeking visa (D-10). (However, it must be within 3 years from the date of obtaining the degree.)

Korean language proficiency is also required. You must have TOPIK level 4 or higher (valid score report) or a certificate of passing the social integration program mid-term evaluation or a pre-evaluation score report (81 points or higher).

Also, you must not have violated the Immigration Control Act or any other laws (excluding fines)!

Even if the above conditions are met, you are not eligible for part-time employment in the following cases:

- Those who have not stayed in the country with a professional occupation (E-1~E-7) visa

Q2) Can I do an internship/part-time job in any field?

◼ No! You must work in a place related to your job field. So, manufacturing, construction, English kids cafes, etc. are restricted!

 Q3) Are there any restrictions on working hours for interns/part-time workers?

◼ No! You cannot work more than 20 hours per week during your stay. However! On weekends, you are allowed to work unlimited hours!

 Q4) 20 hours per week is too short. Can’t the hours be increased?

◼ Of course! Those who have a TOPIK score of level 5 or higher (those who have completed the social integration program or scored 60 points or higher in the comprehensive evaluation) can apply for the program during their stay.30 hours per week (unlimited weekends)Up to is allowed!

 Q5) Great! What documents are needed to apply for an internship/part-time job during this period?

◼ Proof of Korean language proficiency such as application form, common documents, diploma, employment contract, business registration certificate, TOPIK score report, etc. is required.