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Short Description:<\/strong> A complete practical guide to South Korea\u2019s D-9-3 Technician Visa for shipbuilding workers: eligibility, documents, process, family, extensions, and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> April 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n The D-9-3<\/strong> is a South Korean long-stay work status generally used for foreign nationals engaged in technical work in the shipbuilding sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Korea\u2019s immigration system, the D-9 category is part of the broader framework for specialized or industrial activity by foreign nationals<\/strong>, and the D-9-3 subtype is specifically associated with shipbuilding technicians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This route exists to allow Korean industry to bring in foreign workers with technical skills needed for shipbuilding operations, projects, installation, production support, or related specialized on-site work, where the activity fits the D-9-3 classification approved by the Ministry of Justice \/ Korea Immigration Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea does not operate with just a simple \u201cvisa sticker\u201d concept for long-stay foreign workers. In practice, a D-9-3 case often involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So this is best understood as a long-stay work visa tied to a specific immigration status and permitted activity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public English naming is not always perfectly standardized across all Korean government pages. You may see references to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because official public pages are not always harmonized in English, applicants should verify the exact D-9-3 naming and document set with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> South Korea\u2019s subcategory labels are sometimes described differently by different official offices in English. The code D-9-3<\/strong> matters more than informal translation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This visa is best suited for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not<\/strong> use D-9-3 for tourism. Consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are only attending:<\/p>\n\n\n\n you may need a C-3 business visitor<\/strong> route instead of D-9-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do not yet have a sponsoring company or approved activity, D-9-3 is usually not<\/strong> the right route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your main purpose is study, this is not<\/strong> the correct visa. Look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n They generally would not apply for D-9-3 in their own right unless they independently qualify. They may need a dependent route such as F-3<\/strong>, subject to eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the activity is academic research rather than shipbuilding technical work, a different category may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not a remote-work lifestyle visa. If you are not specifically entering for authorized shipbuilding technical duties, D-9-3 is the wrong route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your aim is to launch a business or make an investment in Korea, consider entrepreneur\/investor categories instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable; separate religious activity routes apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable unless the actual approved activity somehow falls under another category entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable; use the appropriate medical or visitor route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable; diplomatic or official status applies instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The D-9-3 is used for authorized technical work in the shipbuilding field<\/strong> in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the employer arrangement and approval, this may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless separately authorized, this visa is not<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are only coming for short business meetings, D-9-3 may be excessive or wrong. If you will actually perform technical duties on site, D-9-3 may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A shipbuilding internship may fall under a different visa depending on whether it is paid, academic, training-based, or genuine employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korean immigration rules are purpose-based. If you enter on D-9-3, your core activity must match the shipbuilding technical purpose. Do not assume you can freely engage in unrelated remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n D-9-3 is not a family reunion visa, though family members may later seek dependent status if eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korean official English sources sometimes vary in translation. Public-facing naming may not always use the exact phrase \u201cTechnician Visa – Shipbuilding\u201d consistently, but the code D-9-3<\/strong> is the key identifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For business investment and company establishment, not shipbuilding technician employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some applicants confuse D-9-3 with other employment visas. The right classification depends on the exact activity, employer structure, and Immigration interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For short non-working visits, not technical work performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because Korean missions can require slightly different checklists, applicants should treat the following as the general official framework<\/strong> rather than a one-size-fits-all universal list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You usually need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no widely published nationality-exclusive list for D-9-3 itself on standard public pages, but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your passport should be valid for the full visa process and ideally well beyond intended entry. Some missions informally expect at least 6 months\u2019 validity, though exact minimum rules should be checked with the issuing post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No public universal age rule is prominently stated for D-9-3, but applicants must be legally eligible to work and contract under applicable laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public official summaries do not always state one standardized universal degree rule for D-9-3. In practice, applicants often need evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your consulate or sponsor asks for diplomas, career certificates, or technical licenses, that is common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no clearly published universal Korean-language requirement for D-9-3 in standard public summaries. However, the employer may require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is usually a key requirement. You generally need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not generally relevant to the principal applicant, except for dependents later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not the core basis for D-9-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official public guidance does not consistently publish a single universal bank-balance threshold for D-9-3. Financial evidence may still be requested, especially to show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be requested by some consulates or at the time of application support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For long-stay work visas, a return or onward ticket is not always required upfront, but some posts may ask for travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants may be subject to health-related review. Some longer-stay foreign nationals later become subject to local health insurance or medical requirements depending on length of stay and status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A criminal record certificate may be requested in some cases, especially depending on nationality, consulate, or later status procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no universally published overseas travel insurance rule specifically tied to D-9-3 on all public pages, but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be required depending on place of application and local consular process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show a credible, lawful, and document-backed technical shipbuilding purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If applying from a country where you are not a national, the consulate may require proof of legal residence in that country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-stay foreign residents in Korea generally must complete foreigner registration<\/strong> within the required period after arrival if staying more than 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No public lottery or ballot system is generally associated with D-9-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very important. Korean embassies and consulates may differ on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be refused if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Submitting a generic employment letter that says only \u201cwork in Korea.\u201d For D-9-3, the activity should be clearly described and tied to shipbuilding technical functions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If approved, D-9-3 can provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n D-9-3 is not an open work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is usually strongly linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> If the project ends or the employer relationship breaks down, your immigration status may be affected quickly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n In Korean immigration practice, there may be a difference between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These details must be checked on the actual visa or approval notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n D-9-3 may be issued as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n depending on the decision and circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For long-stay visas, the stay period generally starts from entry into Korea<\/strong>, not from visa issue date, but the visa must be used before its validity expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overstaying can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extensions should generally be filed before expiry<\/strong>. Do not wait until the last days if your employer still needs you in Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea does not use the same \u201cbridging visa\u201d terminology as some other countries. If you file an extension or change of stay in time, your practical position may depend on Korean immigration processing rules. Verify current rules directly with Immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because mission-specific requirements vary, use this as a master checklist<\/strong>, then confirm against your local Korean consulate and sponsor instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potentially requested:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually central for D-9-3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n May include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If dependents apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible supporting items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likely important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on post\/case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some consulates may ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very important. Some foreign civil or educational documents may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This varies heavily by country and document type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Never assume an English document is automatically accepted without legalization. Check the consulate handling your case.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Use the exact photo specs on the Korean mission form. Typical mistakes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For D-9-3, a single publicly universal minimum personal-funds threshold is not clearly and consistently published<\/strong> across official English sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practice, finances are shown through a mix of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No universally published standard threshold was identified in public English summaries for D-9-3 specifically. Salary should, however, be credible for the role and comply with Korean labor law and immigration expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants often underestimate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official Korean visa fees can change and may differ by nationality and reciprocity arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because South Korea may apply reciprocity-based visa fees<\/strong> and missions may update fees without much notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Always check the exact fee with the Korean embassy or consulate where you will apply. Do not rely on another country\u2019s Korean mission fee page.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Check with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure the activity is truly D-9-3<\/strong> and not C-3, E-series, or another route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the official Korean visa application form from the relevant mission or visa portal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pay as instructed by the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some posts require in-person submission, biometrics, or interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submission may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide additional checks if requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tracking options vary by mission and portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the consulate asks for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n respond quickly and consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If approved, you may receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry supporting documents in your hand luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If staying more than 90 days, you generally must apply for foreigner registration<\/strong> within the legal deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After registration, maintain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official processing times can vary significantly by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single globally fixed D-9-3 processing time publicly guaranteed across all missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Straightforward work-visa cases often take days to several weeks<\/strong>, but more complex cases can take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Do not book irreversible travel until the visa is issued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n May be required depending on local consular procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every applicant is interviewed. If interviewed, expect questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A medical exam may be required in some cases, but there is no universally published public rule showing a standard worldwide D-9-3 pre-visa medical requirement. Check mission instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be required depending on post and applicant background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Police or medical documents often have a limited validity window. Use recent versions and verify whether originals are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public official approval-rate statistics specifically for D-9-3 shipbuilding technician visas<\/strong> are not commonly published in an easy applicant-facing format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refusals often stem from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not rely on rumors about \u201ceasy approval\u201d because employer support alone does not guarantee issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n Technician Visa – Shipbuilding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n D-9-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n Long-stay work visa \/ status of stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Technical work in the shipbuilding field in South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Foreign technician employed or invited for shipbuilding-related technical work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n Varies by issuance decision and consulate; check visa grant and Immigration approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Varies by authorized period of stay granted by Korean Immigration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Can vary: single or multiple, depending on issuance\/approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Yes, potentially, if continuing to meet conditions and approved by Immigration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, but only within the authorized technical\/shipbuilding activity and sponsor arrangement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Limited; not the primary purpose. Separate permission or status may be required for substantial study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n Possible in some cases through dependent status, subject to eligibility and approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n Possible indirectly, but not automatic; depends on long-term lawful residence and later status options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n Indirect only; this visa itself does not grant citizenship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How it fits into the South Korean immigration system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2. Who should apply for this visa?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Ideal applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Job seekers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Spouses\/partners and children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Researchers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Digital nomads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Founders\/entrepreneurs and investors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Artists\/athletes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Medical travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. What is this visa used for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Grey areas and common misunderstandings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Meetings vs technical work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Marriage or family reunion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Official visa classification and naming<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Explanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Official program family<\/td>\n D-series long-stay statuses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Specific code<\/td>\n D-9-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Common English label<\/td>\n Technician Visa – Shipbuilding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Functional category<\/td>\n Technical\/industrial work authorization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Admin structure<\/td>\n Visa issuance abroad + status of stay in Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Common confusion<\/td>\n D-8 business investment, E-series work visas, C-3 short business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Old vs current naming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Commonly confused categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
D-8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
E-series work visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
C-3 short-term business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nationality rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Passport validity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Education and work experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sponsorship \/ invitation \/ job offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Relationship proof \/ admission letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Business or investment thresholds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maintenance funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Accommodation proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Onward travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Character \/ criminal record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Biometrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Intent requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Residence outside Korea \/ third-country applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Local registration rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quotas \/ caps \/ ballots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Embassy-specific rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eligibility matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nFactor<\/th>\n Typical position<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Valid passport<\/td>\n Required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Genuine shipbuilding technical role<\/td>\n Required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employer\/sponsor in Korea<\/td>\n Usually required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Proof of qualifications\/experience<\/td>\n Commonly required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Financial proof<\/td>\n Sometimes required or prudentially useful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Criminal record check<\/td>\n May be required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Health\/insurance evidence<\/td>\n May be required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Language test<\/td>\n Usually not a formal universal requirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quota\/lottery<\/td>\n Not generally applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 6. Who is NOT eligible \/ common refusal triggers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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8. Limitations and restrictions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Visa validity vs stay period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10. Complete document checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A. Core documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application form<\/td>\n Official Korean visa form<\/td>\n Starts the application<\/td>\n Incomplete answers, inconsistent job details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport photo<\/td>\n Recent passport-style photo<\/td>\n Identity matching<\/td>\n Wrong size, old photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport<\/td>\n Valid travel document<\/td>\n Identity and travel authorization<\/td>\n Damaged passport, insufficient validity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fee payment proof<\/td>\n Receipt if required<\/td>\n Confirms payment<\/td>\n Wrong fee category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Is there a fixed minimum funds rule?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCost item<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application fee<\/td>\n Check the latest official fee page or embassy notice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Processing\/admin fee<\/td>\n Usually included in visa fee, but local handling may vary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Biometrics fee<\/td>\n May apply depending on location\/process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medical exam fee<\/td>\n If required, varies by country\/provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Police certificate cost<\/td>\n Varies by country<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Translation\/notary\/apostille<\/td>\n Can be significant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Courier fee<\/td>\n If passport return is mailed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Insurance cost<\/td>\n If separately required or purchased<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel cost<\/td>\n Flight, temporary accommodation, local transit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renewal\/change-of-stay fee<\/td>\n Payable in Korea if extending\/changing status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dependent fee<\/td>\n Separate application usually required per dependent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Important fee note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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13. Step-by-step application process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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5. Book biometrics\/interview if needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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8. Medicals\/police checks if needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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11. Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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12. Visa issuance \/ collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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13. Arrival in Korea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
14. Post-arrival registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
15. Residence card \/ status maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Official timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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15. Biometrics, interview, medical, and police checks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Biometrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Validity and reuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
16. Approval rates \/ refusal patterns \/ practical reality<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Official approval data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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17. How to strengthen the application legally<\/h1>\n\n\n\n