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Module 5 · Video 1 · 1:56
What if the visa officer asks me something I can't answer?
Let's make sure you're ready. First, you need to know which road your visa takes.
There are three common routes.
Your school decides which one fits you, so ask them first.
Three? I thought there was just one visa.
The visa type is simple.
Degree students usually get D-2, and language students get D-4.
The routes are how you get it.
Route one: you apply directly at the Korean embassy or consulate in your country,
with your admission letter and documents.
Route two: the Certificate of Confirmation of Visa Issuance.
It's a long name, so let's just call it the certificate.
Usually, your school applies for it at Korean immigration.
You get a certificate number, then you apply for your visa at the Korean embassy or
consulate in your country.
So the school starts it, and I finish it.
Exactly.
Route three: an electronic visa.
Some universities can apply for it on your behalf, so you may not need to visit the
embassy at all.
And how long does it take?
There's no fixed official processing time.
It depends on the route, the season, and the embassy.
So check your school's and embassy's guidance, and apply as early as you can.
Quick check: in route two, who usually applies for the certificate?
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