• Students are responsible for securing the appropriate visa before entering Korea to participate in the Hanyang International Winter School.
  • If their nationality is covered under a visa waiver agreement with the Korean government, they do not need to obtain a student visa. More details can be found on the K-ETA website.
  • Otherwise, students must visit the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate to obtain either a D-2-8 Short-term Student Visa or a C-3-1 Short-term Visiting Visa.
  • Eligible applicants who have paid the application and tuition fees and submitted the required documents will receive the necessary supporting documents for their visa application from the HIWS Office.
  • A soft copy of these documents will be sent to the applicant’s email address.

Eligible for K-ETA

  • 1

    Visit the K-ETA Website
    Go to the K-ETA website and look for your eligibility.

  • 2

    Apply for K-ETA Online
    Travelers are required to acquire the K ETA at least 48 hours prior to your boarding.

  • 3

    Get Ready for Departure
    If you received your K-ETA, then everything is set to go!

Not eligible for K-ETA

  • 1

    Consult Korean Embassy
    Ask for the list documents required for the VISA application.

  • 2

    Request documents from HYU
    – Letter of Admission
    – Invitation Letter
    – Certificate of Business Registration

  • 3

    Apply for a C-3-1/C-3-9 Visa
    Visit the Korean Embassy in the country you are currently studying at to apply for the proper visa.

Before applying for K-ETA

Although some nationalities are eligible for the K-ETA, it does not guarantee entry for study purposes. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with the Korean Embassy before applying for a K-ETA. If necessary, please consider applying for a C-3-1 or C-3-9 visa to ensure a smooth entry into the country.

If the student has been advised to apply for a student visa, please submit the below documents by post to our office at least 6 weeks prior to the first day of the program.

  1. Passport
    • Valid until 2025.08.31. (6 months or longer from the end date of the program)
  2. Official Academic Transcript
    • English version with university logo or stamp
    • Showing all semesters an applicant has completed
  3. Health Insurance Certificate
    • Written in English and indicating the applicant as beneficiary
    • Cover the entire trip in Korea (International coverage)
  4. Financial Affidavit
    • Download the Financial Affidavit Form attached to the email
    • Must submit with a proof document
  5. Certificate of Enrollment
    • [Other Nationals] Verified through Apostille or Consular authentication from the Embassy of Korea
    • [Chinese National] Verified through China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI)
  6. High School Graduation Certificate
    • [Other Nationals] Verified through Apostille or Consular authentication from the Embassy of Korea
    • [Chinese National] Verified through China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI)