Part-time Work Permit Application Guide for Language Training Course Students (D-4)

Language students with D-4 visa can legally work part-time if they meet certain requirements.

In this content, we guide you on how to apply for a part-time work permit with a D-4 visa and some tips to keep in mind.😀

✅ What part-time jobs are possible?

The fields where D-4 students can legally work are limited.

• Permitted fields: Translation, food service assistance, convenience store, office assistance, tour guidance, packaging, cleaning, and other simple labor.

• Restricted fields: Manufacturing, platform labor like delivery/courier services, being an English academy instructor for minors, etc.

👉 In other words, simple tasks that can be combined with studiesare the only part-time jobs allowed, making it easy to understand.

✅ From when and where can I work part-time?

For D-4 students, you cannot start working part-time immediately after entering Korea!

• From the day you obtain a language study (D-4-1) qualification, After 6 months have passed, you can work part-time.

D-4 students can stay within the duration of their permit, for a maximum of 6 months, and can only work part-time at one location during this period.

• If you want to change your workplace, you must first cancel the approved workplace and then get a new part-time work permit for the new workplace.

✅ How long can you work?

• During the semester: Up to 20 hours per week including weekdays and weekends

  • For those with TOPIK score, excellent grades, or Korean proficiency, up to 25 hours possible

• During the vacation: Same criteria apply

✅ Documents to be prepared

📌 Documents for D-4 students to prepare

• Passport and alien registration card

• Application form

• Part-time job verification for students (issued by the school)

• Attendance certificate

• TOPIK score certificate (if available)

📌 Documents for the employer to prepare

• Employment contract

• Copy of business registration certificate

• (If necessary) Copy of employer's ID card

✅ What is the application process?

Offline application

• Visit the local immigration office and submit the prepared documents.

Online Application (HiKorea)

① Civil Complaints Application

② Electronic Civil Complaints

③ Personal Civil Complaints Application

④ Part-time Employment Permit for International Students (D-2) and Language Students (D-4-1)

⑤ Check if the consent for the use of shared administrative information is confirmed

⑥ Click the next button and submit documents

🚫 There is no application fee!

✅ Here's how you can check the results!

👉 Access HiKorea website → My page → Status of online civil applications