Student Visa for Thai nationals travelling to South Korea
Transcript, degree and course-description translation — apostilled or embassy-legalised for Study Visa filing. · Hague Apostille route · document prep 10-15 business days
QuotableStudent Visa to South Korea for Thai nationals: a complete document set with certified translation plus a Hague Apostille. Document preparation takes 10-15 business days; embassy processing runs about 5-14 business days.
Why South Korea?
D-2 Student, D-10 Job Seeker, E-7 Special Occupation.
Documents to prepare
- Letter of Acceptance / CAS / I-20 / eCoE
- Apostilled Transcript + Degree Certificate
- Financial evidence (sponsor or bank deposit per country threshold)
- Statement of Purpose
- IELTS/TOEFL/JLPT/TOPIK per target-language requirement
- Accommodation proof
K-ETA ineligible for Thai passport holders since 2023 — a proper embassy visa is required for every entry.
Translation and legalisation policy
Sworn translation of transcript + degree + course descriptions with MFA/Apostille + embassy legalisation.
Frequently asked questions
Is South Korea a Hague Apostille country?
Yes — an Apostille from MFA Thailand is accepted directly.
Is a NAATI translation required?
No — MFA-legalised certified translation is sufficient.
What is the total timeline?
Document preparation 10-15 business days, then embassy processing of roughly 5-14 business days.
Who books the KVAC appointment?
We book it through KVAC and hand over a checked file ready for the appointment date.
Does NYC guarantee approval?
No. The embassy alone decides. We guarantee only that your documents, translations and legalisations are correct and accepted at intake.
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