COVID-19 Notice

Guidance for the Globals on Enrollment Process at KNU, Visa Application & COVID-19 Regulations

 

Greetings from Kyungpook National University!

We are very excited to be a part of your journey and looking forward to meeting you this summer. Please use the information provided below to prepare for your travel to Korea.

 

How to Enroll at KNU

 

The Globals are required to visit our application website and complete online applications by March 2, 2023.

- Application Website: https://en.knu.ac.kr/admission/exchange01.htm

- Login Information: ID: knuexchange / Password: oia65435011

 

Below are the required documents for your online application. Please upload them on your online application before submission.

 

(1) Documents proving the final level of education (i.e. a copy of bachelor's diploma or other proof of bachelor's degree)

(2) Certificate of enrollment (Master's program)

(3) A Transcript of Records that includes the final marks of Fall 2022 (Master's program)

(4) A scanned copy of your passport (The information page)

* Letter of nomination is not required for the Globals.

 

When all Globals complete the submission process, we will send you your letter of acceptance and certificate of admission to UW. The certificate of admission issued by the President of KNU is one of the required documents for a student visa application.

 

Visa Application

 

Below are the standard requirements for applying for a D-2-8 short-term study visa. (Please refer to https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/pl-pl/brd/m_23039/view.do?seq=4&page=2) 

 

(1) A completed visa application form (attached), copy of passport, 1 passport photo (3.5x4.5cm, white background, taken within the last six months)

(2) A copy of KNU's business registration certificate (will be sent to you by e-mail in March)

(3) A copy of standard acceptance(admission) letter issued by the President of KNU (will be sent to you by e-mail in March)

(4) An original certificate of enrollment from your home university

*For those who are from non-OECD countries, their certificate of enrollment must be apostilled (or notarized at the embassy in their home country) and submitted to the visa issuing authority and KNU.

(5) Documents proving your financial affordability 

*Your (or your parents') bank balance certificate or bank statement issued within 30 days from the application date that shows more than 3,000 USD. (the whole cost of your stay in Korea)

*If you are submitting your parents' bank statement, you must also submit documents proving your family relations.

 

Those who are from OECD countries may be exempted from submitting documents (4) and (5). Still, we recommend you prepare all required documents when applying for your D-2-8.

 

COVID-19 Entry and Quarantine Regulations (as of February 2, 2023)

 

*Please keep in mind that the COVID-19 regulations in Korea are subject to change. If there are any changes to the regulations, we will update the post accordingly.

 

All travelers entering Korea are exempted from self-quarantine regardless of their vaccination status. Whether you have received full (booster) vaccines or not will not affect your quarantine exemption.

 

A negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) is not required for entry. However, it is still required for travelers arriving from China, Hong Kong, or Macau.

 

  *Effective January 7, 2023, all passengers entering the Republic of Korea from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong, or Macau must provide proof of a negative PCR test within 48 hours or antigen test conducted within 24 prior to departure. Effective January 2, 2023, all travelers arriving from People’s Republic of China (PRC) must then take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival to Korea. If the arrival test is positive, they will be quarantined in Korea for seven days. In addition, the Republic of Korea will restrict the number of short-term visas granted to visitors from China from January 2-31, 2023.

 

 

Overseas visitors are encouraged to register their travel information and vaccine records to Q-CODE prior to arriving in Korea and scan the provided QR code upon immigration.

 

Q-CODE website: cov19ent.kdca.go.kr

Information on the entry process: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_1_COVID.jsp

 

 *All travelers to Korea must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of their departure. (See the attached pdf file)

 

Insurance

 

It is mandatory for you to have insurance coverage that can cover your medical expenses in Korea. It is advised to purchase an insurance policy before coming to Korea.

Below is the recommended insurance policy for the international students coming to KNU.

 

1) Medical benefits of at least $20,000 per accident or illness. (Sickness)

2) A deductible not to exceed 20% per accident or illness

3) Repatriation of remains in the amount of $10,000

4) Medical evacuation in the amount of $10,000 in the event an exchange visitor must be returned to his or his or her home country due to a serious medical condition

 

Important Dates

 

June 22: Recommended Date of Entry (Dormitory check-in)

June 24: Orientation

  

Contact

 

Mr. Hyunwoo Lee

International Exchange Coordinator

Office of International Affairs at KNU

hwlee10@knu.ac.kr

Tel: +82.53.950.2424