I have an important question related to my Visa Status. I travelled to Korea frequently on a Tourist Visa, since I used to work there for years and now I have close relations there. I work online as a Tutor in my home country (Austria), therefore I can afford my trips. This time I came back to apply for a student visa, but entered Korea with a Tourist Visa again. Immigration stopped me and asked me for a return ticket. I booked a flight in December (1week before my tourist visa expires), but they told me I have to book a flight in 2 weeks, which I did and showed them. They did not really understand my situation. Now I have 2 flights back, and on my Visa Stamp in my passport it says I am allowed to stay 3 months, not 2 weeks only. Is it correct that I am legally allowed to stay 3 months if it says on my Visa Stamp? Or is it different in the system? Since I am trying to apply for a student visa, those 3 months could be granted, since I heard other countries like US, UK never had an issue like this. Thank you in advance!
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1How long do you plan to study for? Many countries don't allow you to switch to a student visa in-country. You're supposed to apply from your country of residence. If you've been spending a lot of time in Korea, immigration may suspect you're living there/making a life there. Are you working while there?– mkennedyCommented Oct 3 at 13:58
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Thanks for the reply!!At least a year and apply for jobs in the meantime. It is possible to change from a tourist visa to a student visa in korea. My issue is that I am currently on a tourist visa and I don’t know when I have to leave, since it will take some time to apply for a student visa. If my stamp on the passport says 90 days, it should be 90 days I’m legally able to stay right? Or just 2 weeks?– Hanna StevenCommented Oct 4 at 1:30
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