D-10-3 High-tech Internship Visa
For eligible students or recent graduates of qualifying overseas universities undertaking approved internships in advanced-technology fields at eligible Korean companies or research institutions.
Visa Overview
D-10-3 was introduced to allow qualifying overseas-university talent to undertake internships in advanced-technology fields in Korea.
The inviting organization must fall within an eligible company or research-institution category, and the applicant must satisfy the applicable university, major, study or graduation timing, and internship requirements.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 1 Year at a Time
This is the special grant ceiling for the approved high-tech internship route.
Work Activity
Approved High-tech Internship
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
D-10-3 is distinct from D-10-1 general job-seeking and D-10-2 technology start-up preparation. The internship must be in an approved advanced-technology field and with an eligible host organization.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓The applicant must fit the exact legal/official purpose and subcategory.
- ✓The intended activity must match the status and be supported by appropriate evidence.
- ✓Any sponsor, inviting organization, employer, institution or host requirements must be satisfied where applicable.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form and passport.
- ✓Documents proving the exact purpose of stay and activity.
- ✓Inviting organization, employer, institution, contract, assignment, program or relationship documents where applicable.
- ✓Any nationality-, subcategory-, or case-specific supporting documents requested by the competent authority.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the exact status/subcategory and purpose.
- 2
Review the applicant and any sponsor/host requirements.
- 3
Prepare the required supporting documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 5
Respond to supplementary requests if required.
- 6
Comply with activity, stay and reporting conditions after approval.
FAQ
Common questions
Is D-10-3 the same as D-10-1?+
No. D-10-3 is for approved high-tech internships, while D-10-1 is the general job-seeking route.