I am a student in Korea and want to work part-time?
I am a student in Korea and want to work part-time. I have heard the rules are different depending on your visa type. What are the rules for D-2, D-4, and other student visas? How do I get permission?
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Student visa work is allowed only with prior permission (시간제취업 허가) from immigration, and the rules differ by level. Typically D-2 degree students can work a capped number of hours per week during the semester (often around 20 to 25 depending on your TOPIK level and year) and more during vacations, while D-4 language students face tighter limits and usually need to have been here a few months first. You apply on HiKorea or at immigration with a confirmed job offer, your enrollment proof, and often a professor's consent. Working without this permission risks your visa, so get the permit first.