C-3-1 General Visa for Short-Term Student Exchange Programme (less than 1 month)
○ This page is meant for foreign nationals who wish to participate in student exchange programs with duration of less than 1 month at a Korean university.
○ If the duration of the student exchange program is 1 month and above, please refer to D-2 Student Visa (click) instead.
○ Nationals from countries eligible for K-ETA may apply for K-ETA instead.
○ Processing time: 4 working days. No urgent / express service.
○ In-person submission (no appointment) or through an appointed travel agent (click).
○ We do not provide status update on your application. You will know the result of your application on the scheduled collection date.
○ Visa is valid for 3 months upon issuance. You need to enter Korea within 3 months of receiving the visa.
○ Visa fee: Please click here for details. Cash payment only.
Documents required |
1. Visa application form with one passport photo taken against white background ※ Fill in your name as per your passport ※ Please ensure all fields are completed to the best of your knowledge. Leaving blanks on the form will cause disadvantage. 2. Passport with at least 6 months remainder validity (original and CLEAR copy of bio-data page) ※ Passport will be kept at the Embassy during the processing of your application. 3. NRIC / EP / Spass / WP / LTVP / DP / STP (CLEAR photocopy) ※ For work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use "SGWORKPASS" app to obtain your pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted. ※ Blurred photocopies may result in visa rejection. 4. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only) 5. Letter from Singapore school to verify student status and participation in exchange program (original and issued within recent 1 month) 6. Confirmation letter from the Korean university regarding participation in exchange programme (copy) 7. Certificate of Business Registration of Korean university (사업자등록증명) (copy) 8. Recent 3 months Singapore bank account statements / passbook (original and copy) / e-statements ※ Credit/debit card statements will not be accepted. ※ Overseas bank account statements will not be accepted. ※ Please provide a CLEAR printout. Blurred copies may result in visa rejection. |