Cost & Processing Time of a Korea Student Visa

Two of the most-asked questions about the Korea student visa are how much and how long. Both depend on your embassy and nationality, but here's what to expect and how to avoid surprises.

Planning your budget and timeline? Ask a consultant.

Cost

The visa fee itself is modest and depends on:

• your nationality, and
• whether it's single- or multiple-entry.

Your consulate publishes the current amount. But the fee is only part of it — budget for the hidden costs below.

Hidden costs to budget for

• TB test (required by many consulates)
• Document translation
• Apostille / consular legalization
• Photos, courier, and application-center fees

Processing time

Expect a few weeks after a complete submission — but it varies by embassy and gets busier around semester start. A missing document restarts the clock.

How to avoid delays

1. Apply early — well before your program begins.
2. Legalize documents first — it's often the slowest step.
3. Submit a complete, consistent file.
4. Use your embassy's exact checklist.

How Langle can help

Langle's consultants help you build a complete file the first time, so you don't lose weeks to a re-submission. Start free on our visa consulting page.

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General information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; verify on HiKorea or with a consultant before applying.