Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto

[ STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION GUIDE ]

Did you read the step-by-step application guide? It is a mandatory read. If you have not, please read the guide(click) first. 

[ ONLINE APPOINTMENT MANDATORY ]

Visit https://www.torbooking.com/en to book an appointment in order to apply for a visa.

[ Eligibility criteria for application ]

A person who plans to enroll for education of Associate Degree (D-2-1), Bachelor's Degree (D-2-2), Master's Degree (D-2-3), or Doctoral Degree (D-2-4) at a community college or above, or an academic institution established in accordance with the Higher Education Act or Special Act

[ Visa type ]

Entry: single-entry visa valid for 3 months (you must enter Korea within 3 months of visa issuance)

Periods of stay for this visa: up to 2 years (or shorter, if the duration indicated on your Certificate of Admission is shorter)

For more information on Alien Registration or Visa extension, please visit Hi Korea website at www.hikorea.go.kr.

[ Documents ] Please prepare to submit in the order listed.

1. Visa Application Form (please print and fill out the form)

2. Passport (must be valid for the period of stay in Korea)

3. Photocopy of passport (colour or black/white)

4. A photo with a white background taken within the last 6 months and stamped at the back (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)

5. Certificate of Admission* (issued by the dean/president of the university)

* For scholarship students invited by the National Institute for International Education, an invitation letter issued by the director can be a replacement

6. A copy of Business Registration Certificate (or Registration Number Certificate) of the respective education institute

7. Original and copy of document(s) indicating the final level of education (original will be returned to you)

8. Original and copy of document(s) proving your financial ability to support yourself (one-year tuition fee and the living expenses for a year)

- If submitting a parent's bank statement instead, you must submit a written & signed permission from the parent proving your relationship and that they will cover your expenses + original & copy of Certified Copy of Birth Registration or Statement of Live Birth (depending on the year of birth, the document may be called different things) to prove the relationship.

※ We may request additional documents if it is deemed necessary for visa evaluation.

9. Additional document requirements if you are of Korean-descent (see the step-by-step guide)

[ Additional requirements during COVID-19 ]

* As our requirements are updated frequently to reflect the latest government guidelines, you must click and read the above article and follow the detailed instructions.

10. Covid-19 Negative PCR test results​ requirement temporarily waived as of Jan 8, 2021

11. Consent to Quarantine (please print and fill out the form)

[ Application fee ] 

$78 CAD DEBIT OR CASH

* Please pay with DEBIT CARD with TAP but also be prepared to pay with CASH (exact change only) if your debit card doesn't work. Our system is not equipped to accept credit cards.

[ Mailing-in instructions ]

* You must click and read the above article and follow the detailed instructions if you want to mail your application.