FAQ

1. How to use our website
2. Question for those who want to visit Korea
3. Questions for those who want to study in Korea
4. Questions for those who want to work in Korea
5. Questions for those who want to marry in Korea

How do I find what I need?

Our website is divided into 7 categories, which can be found in the main menu as well. Under each category, you check the posts for every sub-category.

If the information you were looking for cannot be found in any of our articles you can use the Search feature (at the top or under each category list) or use the Request more info button.

I want to volunteer. What can I do and what do I receive from you?

If you want to volunteer, feel free to contact us by email or social media. You can help us with writing articles on the website, being part of the social media team, or being part of our team at different events.

What you can acquire from volunteering with us? We can offer you a volunteering certificate and receive certain incentives in the future.

What type of services do you offer?

At the moment we offer online 1 on 1 consulting (voice call, video call, or chatting) and face-to-face consulting.

We are preparing other services to be available soon as:

Pick-up from the airport
Important places in Korea visiting
Visa application in your name
A full paid guide with all the information one could need to live in Korea

And others.

What are my payment options and what are the prices of your services?

Every counseling price might depend on what you need us to help you with. After a short Q&A, we will be able to make a price for the service that's best suited for you.

At the moment, we accept online transfers and cash for 1 on 1 meeting. Soon we'll accept online payments as well.

Looking for a job
Already have been accepted by a company

What jobs are best suited for foreigners?

Depending on how well you can speak Korean and what visa you have, there are a few jobs you can apply to. Most jobs require their candidates to have at least a TOPIK 4.

Please check this article to read about some of the best-suited jobs for foreigners.

What visa type should I have if I want to come to Korea for seeking a job?

You can either come with a C3 visa and afterward apply for the Job Seeking visa D10, or directly apply for it in Korea.

Moreover, you can learn about the Working Holiday visa as well.

What should I bring with me if came to look for a job?

If you decided to come to Korea and look for a job directly from therr you might need these papers:

Valid passport
Valid visa (most employers ask you to already have a visa and not just be a tourist)
Hard and soft copy of your resume (keep it simple and short. Koreans like the standard, traditional CVs)
Translated* and apostilled Bachelor's, Master's, or any last form of completed education diploma (most companies require at least a Bachelor's degree level)
Translated and apostilled transcript of records
Passport-size pictures, for hard-copy resume

What should I know about the Korean working and business culture?

Please check this article.

How much does life cost in Korea?

Please check this page.

What should know about life in Korea in general?

Please check this page.

I have been accepted by a company what should I do next?

Prepare the papers you need and apply for the visa if your company won't do it for you. You can apply either from your Embassy or directly in Korea if you do not need to have a C3 visa to enter the country.

Housing for foreigners (if your company those not provide a place)

Please check these articles:

Other tips

Before coming to Korea for work, we would advise you to learn about Korean traditions. culture, and workplace expectations. It might differ from the ones in your home country. Some things to take into consideration:

The Korean way of behaving at work (bowing, informal speaking, nunchi, etc.)
Overtime working and expectations from your boss
How fast do they expect you to learn Korean if do not speak it yet
Foreigners and Koreans are not always treated equally and contracts might differ from the ones they have with the Korean employees
Some jobs are only available if you are fluent in Korean or have a TOPIK 4 certificate

Soon to be married
Already married

What papers do I need to apply for the visa?

Depending on which type of visa you want to apply for, you might need some extra papers.

If you live abroad you can come with a C3 visa(if required) and change it when you arrive in Korea, or apply directly for the desired visa in your home country at the Korean Embassy.

However, if you want to apply directly in Korea be sure to come with all documents(if not in Korean/English) translated and apostilled.

For other types of visas check this page.

How to prepare for moving to Korea?

Please read this article for things you might need to prepare for your move and what to take into consideration.

What should I know about the Korean family culture?

Please check this article on what to expect when you join a Korean family and what cultural differences you might meet.

Where to look for housing?

Please check these articles:

Jobs for foreigners

Please check this article for best-suited jobs for foreigners and this page to know where to search for jobs as a foreigner.

How much does life cost on average in Korea?

Korea is considered by some foreigners quite expensive, depending on the country you are coming from. In order to know what budget you should expect to have in Korea, we need to take a few things into consideration.

Please check this page.

What are some lifestyle tips in Korea?

Living in Korea could be quite different compared to your home country. Therefore, one should learn a bit about the lifestyle of the country they are planning to move into. Society rules, workplace rules, family traditions, etc.

Please check this page for more details.

We are planning to get married directly in Korea. What do we need?

Please check this page.

As a foreign spouse do I get the same perks as the Korean ones?

Please refer to this article for this type of information.

Other tips

Getting married to someone who has a different culture might be difficult without learning about it.

Here are some tips on married life in Korea.

Looking for a program
Already have been accepted

Are there scholarships for foreigners in Korea?

Please check these articles:

Cost of living in Korea on average for a student

Please check this article.

Housing for students

Please check these articles:

What papers do I need to apply for a scholarship

In general, you will need:

Application form
Application fee - proof
Personal letter
Recommendation letter(or more)
High school/ Bachelor's diploma
Transcript of records
Proof of English/Korean proficiency
Copy of passport/ID
Passport size photos

All documents should be translated and apostilled.

For a more detailed list of required documents please check:

How much does school cost without a scholarship

Please check this page.

Jobs for students

Please check this article for best-suited jobs for foreigners and this page to know where to search for jobs as a foreigner.

What are some perks for students?

Please check this page.

How is school life in Korean universities?

University could be experienced differently on every campus and in each country. Korea has some unique activities and specifics when it comes to school life.

Please check this page for more details.

What to do before leaving Korea?

Please check our guide on this page.

Cost of Living in Korea on average for a tourist

Life in Korea is not exactly the cheapest however if you learn beforehand where to go and what to do it could save you some good money.

Check our articles on Cost of Living in Korea on average for a tourist to make a suggestive budget for your trip,

I have already been accepted by a university, what do I do now?

If you have been already accepted by a university, now you will need to apply for a D2 or D4 visa either from the Korean Embassy in your country or directly in Korea(if you are not required to have a visiting visa to enter).

If you want, you can come with a C3 visa and apply for D2/D4 in Korea at the Immigration Office or through an agent from your university.

Before applying for the visa make sure that you have already bought your flight ticket.

Here are more information on the D2, D4, and C3(visiting) visas and how to apply for them.

How to prepare for moving to Korea?

Please this article for things you might need to prepare for your move and what to take into consideration.

Other tips

Before starting your semester be sure you learn a bit about the studying and teaching style in Korea. It might differ from the one in your home country. Some things to take into consideration:

The Korean grading style and grading system
Korean professors prefer group and individual presentations/projects over essays and papers
Some courses might even have from 2 presentations per semester to 1 presentation every week.
Foreigners and Koreans are not always graded in the same way.
Some classes are only for Koreans or only for Foreigners.
Some departments require a TOPIK (at least) 4 until graduation, and some an English proficiency certification.
Thesis papers are a very rare graduation requirement in Korea.
If you don't meet the minimum requirement for presence in class you cannot make it up and you will automatically fail (some countries let you pay for the absences).
Some countries let you pay to retake a course final exam if you failed, in Korea you need to retake that class and the final grade can be up to A(no A+/100%).

Do I need a visa just for visiting Korea?

It depends on the country which is stated on your passport. People from some countries can visit Korea for 30, 60, 90, or more days without a visa, however, others need to apply for a C3 visa.

For the list of countries that need a visa or not please check this article.

What do you need before leaving for Korea?

Please check our guide on this page.

What do I need to do after arriving in Korea?

Please check our guide on this page.

What can I visit in Korea & what are most visited places?

Please check our guide on this page and our Bucket list page.

What festivals can I go to while visiting Korea?

Korea has many festivals that can be annual, seasonal, or simply a one-time event.

Please check this Festivals page to read more about the announced events in Korea for this year.

Where to go in case of emergencies?

Getting sick or having an emergency while visiting a country where you cannot speak the official language can be a problem.

To help you please read the following articles:

What to do before leaving Korea?

Please check our guide on this page.

Cost of Living in Korea on average for a tourist

Life in Korea is not exactly the cheapest however if you learn beforehand where to go and what to do it could save you some good money.

Check our articles on Cost of Living in Korea on average for a tourist to make a suggestive budget for your trip,

Other tips

Always keep in touch with someone to let them know your exact location and keep a paper with a contact number in your wallet for emergencies. In case you go unconscious and your phone cannot be checked, it will be easier to have a contact in your wallet/phone case and faster than checking your emergency contact from your flight ticket information.
Google Maps do not work in South Korea. Be sure to install a local app as we suggested here.
Install applications needed for transportation and always have the map of the subway and busses from here.
Depending on how long you plan to stay check some of the things you might need from this article.

FAQ

​1. How to use our website ​ 2. Question for those who want to visit Korea 3. Questions for those who want to study in Korea 4. Questions for those who want to work in Korea 5. Questions for those who want to marry in Korea

1. How to use our website
2. Question for those who want to visit Korea
3. Questions for those who want to study in Korea
4. Questions for those who want to work in Korea
5. Questions for those who want to marry in Korea