South Korea student visa (D-2) from Algeria

Last verified: July 2026 (mofa.go.kr source)

Which visa do you need to study in South Korea for more than 90 days from Algeria?

For studies of more than 90 days, you need the D-2 student visa. You need a standard admission letter from a recognised institution, proof of funds ≥ ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000) and a visa fee of $80 (single) / $120 (multiple). On arrival, an Alien Registration Card (ARC) is issued. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; the ARC is referred to a licensed adviser.

Official source: mofa.go.kr

At a glance

Who for: Studies > 90 days
Document: D-2 student visa
Prerequisite: Standard admission letter (recognised institution)
Funds: ≥ ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000)
Visa fee: $80 (single) / $120 (multiple)
On arrival: Alien Registration Card (ARC) — referred to adviser
Submission in Algeria: Embassy of Korea (Algiers)
Decision: Korean consular authority

Required documents

Valid passport
Standard admission letter from the Korean institution
Proof of funds (≥ ₩20,000,000)
Bank statements / scholarship proof
Standard photos
Visa application form (embassy)

How to apply, step by step

1
Get your admission
Standard admission letter from a recognised institution.
2
Arrange proof of funds
≥ ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000).
3
Lodge the D-2 at the embassy (Algiers)
Fee $80 (single) / $120 (multiple).
4
Enter Korea on the D-2
Within its validity.
5
On arrival: Alien Registration Card (ARC)
At immigration — referred to a licensed adviser.

Fees

D-2 student visa (single entry)	$80
D-2 student visa (multiple entry)	$120
Funds required	≥ ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000)

Official fees: D-2 student visa $80 (single entry) / $120 (multiple entry) + proof of funds ≥ ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000) + a standard admission letter. The Alien Registration Card (ARC) on arrival is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on overseas.mofa.go.kr.

Frequently asked questions

What is the first step?

Getting a standard admission letter from a recognised Korean institution.

What funds must I prove?

≥ ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000) in an account, on top of tuition.

Does OuiVisa handle the ARC?

No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists enrolment + the visa; the Alien Registration Card (ARC) is referred to a licensed adviser.

Can I use the K-ETA?

No. Algeria is neither visa-exempt nor K-ETA-eligible. Algerians apply for a consular visa at the Embassy of Korea in Algiers.

Is visa approval guaranteed?

No. Issuance is at the Korean consular authority's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.

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