Plan
Korea plans to waive proof of funds for student visas at TOPIK level 4+; no start date
Announced by Ministry of Justice (Korea)Oct 7, 2026Checked on the official page Oct 30
New
South KoreaVisas and rules
On 7 October 2026, Korea's Ministry of Justice announced plans to reform the visa system for international students, including waiving proof of funds for people with strong Korean skills and changing the criteria for part-time work permission. Many items are still at the planning or preparation stage, and specific start dates have not been set.
