Main services provided by Bridge Plan Korea (BP Korea)
Consultations on Korean visas and comprehensive assistance with visa applications
Guidance on universities, language institutes, and technical training institutions, plus support with admission applications
Guidance on the procedures for obtaining a Korean ID card (Alien Registration Card) and accompaniment to the Immigration Office
Guidance on housing options and support with rental contracts (one‑room studios, homestays, officetels, dormitories, etc.)
Guidance on opening a mobile phone line and accompaniment to mobile carriers
Guidance on opening a Korean bank account and accompaniment to the bank
Guidance on applying for internet and TV installation and accompaniment to service providers
Guidance on private academies and support with enrollment (Korean language academies and technical academies)
Guidance on when and how to enroll in the Korean national health insurance system
Guidance on the conditions and procedures for legal part‑time work in Korea
Consultations and support for admission to graduate school
Assistance with applications for visa extensions and changes of visa type
Main ways to enter Korea – choose the visa that matches your purpose
In Korea, there are several ways to enter the country depending on your purpose, such as studying, training, employment, or long‑term residence. The main visa types include:
→ D‑2 visa for university admission
→ D‑2 visa for graduate school admission
→ Exchange student programs
→ D‑4 visa for language training
→ D‑4 visa for start‑up and vocational training academies
→ Employment visas (professional visas such as E‑7)
→ Long‑term residence visas (F‑series visas), etc.
The real challenges of obtaining a Korean visa
Many foreigners think, "Studying abroad or finding a job in Korea will probably be easier than I expect." However, in reality, Korea's visa system is very strict and complex, even by Asian standards. (It is less strict than that of the United States, but generally stricter than those of many European countries.)
The D‑2 (university and graduate‑school study) visa and the E‑7 (professional employment) visa require applicants to meet multiple conditions simultaneously, including educational background, major, age, financial status, and work experience. All submitted documents are reviewed in a very detailed and rigorous manner.
Korean language ability is fundamental in almost every aspect of daily life in Korea. Admission procedures, classes at school, administrative processes, and even banking and hospital visits are mostly conducted in Korean. If you enter university without sufficient Korean skills, it becomes very difficult to adapt, and many students end up dropping out midway. Therefore, completing at least three months of language training first is a much safer choice and greatly increases your chances of success in both visa screening and adapting to life in Korea.
Exchange student programs are suitable for short stays of about 6 months to 1 year. However, because you must return to your home country when the program ends, they do not naturally lead to long‑term study or employment. Extensions of the stay period are also strictly controlled.
For these reasons, many foreigners first enter Korea on a D‑4 (language training) visa, learn Korean and Korean culture, and then prepare their next steps, such as university admission (D‑2), employment (E‑7), starting a business, or long‑term stay.
Because the D‑4 visa has relatively few restrictions regarding educational background and age, and because its approval rate is high, it is one of the most suitable visas for beginning life in Korea in a stable and lawful way. In practice, students who enter Korea on a D‑4 visa are often those who adapt best to life in Korea.
The easiest and most reliable way to come to Korea – D‑4 (language training) visa
The D‑4 (language training) visa is the easiest and most practical visa for starting life in Korea for applicants between the ages of 18 and 70, regardless of education or work experience.
Other visas have many complex screening criteria, such as age limits, educational requirements, field of study, and career conditions. By contrast, for the D‑4 visa, if you have a clear intention to learn Korean and prepare the basic required documents, you can apply relatively easily, and the approval rate is very high.
If you enter Korea with a D‑4 visa, you can receive systematic Korean language education while learning Korean culture. After that, you can prepare your future plans step by step, such as university admission (D‑2), employment (E‑7), or starting a business.
In addition, when renting real estate (jeonse or monthly rent contracts) or enrolling in Korean insurance, you can enjoy rights that are almost equivalent to those of Korean nationals. This makes it easier to build a stable foundation for your life in Korea.
In particular, many people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s and older choose the D‑4 visa to start a new life in Korea with relatively little burden.
The easiest and most reliable way to come to Korea is the D‑4 visa, and BP Korea supports you throughout the entire process—from applying for the D‑4 visa to settling into your new life in Korea.
Introduction to Bridge Plan Korea (BP Korea)
→ Bridge Plan Korea (BP Korea) is a Seoul‑based consulting firm that specializes in supporting foreign nationals with Korean university admission, visa procedures, and long‑term settlement.
→ Focusing on the D‑4 (language training) visa and the D‑2 (university admission) visa, we also provide a wide range of Korean visa‑related services, including university placement and admission support, employment visas (E‑7), family visit and cohabitation visas (F‑1), and long‑term residence visas (F‑2).
→ There are many study‑abroad agencies around the world, but BP Korea's strength lies in its one‑stop system that integrates and manages the entire process in one place—from visa application to post‑arrival settlement, adaptation to daily life, and university admission.
→ BP Korea is not a typical study‑abroad agency that simply handles paperwork. We are a "visa, admission, and settlement integrated solution company" that stays with you from start to finish so that you can study, live, and successfully settle in Korea.
→ In addition to school selection and admission procedures, we take responsibility for and support every step of your everyday life—including housing, insurance, banking, mobile phones, and hospital visits—so that even those coming to Korea for the first time can adapt in a stable and confident way.
→ Leave all your concerns about Korean visas, university admission, and settlement to BP Korea, and we will work with you to design and build your new life in Korea.
Bridge Plan Korea Co., Ltd.
Why should you choose BP Korea?
Korea's first D‑4 and D‑2 specialized visa service
→ Bridge Plan Korea (BP Korea) specializes in managing a wide range of residence visas, including D‑4 (language training), D‑4‑6 (technical and vocational training), D‑2 (university, graduate school, and PhD admission), employment visas (E‑7), start‑up visas (D‑8), and long‑term residence visas (F‑2).
→ Unlike general study‑abroad agencies, we focus specifically on study, technical, start‑up, and long‑term residence visas and are dedicated to professionally managing the entire process from visa application to post‑arrival life in Korea.
Aiming to provide world‑class, detailed service
→ We carefully guide you through details that other agencies often overlook, minimizing anxiety and errors that may arise during the visa application process.
→ With meticulous, customized support comparable to leading study‑abroad agencies in the United States and Europe, we continually work to enhance customer satisfaction.
Clear and transparent fee guidance
→ There are no hidden additional fees beyond the amounts explained at the beginning.
→ All costs are clearly explained in advance, and we ensure that you are not burdened with unnecessary expenses.
Fast and systematic customer support
→ All consultations are handled quickly and accurately via email.
→ Inquiries are reviewed in order, and we respond promptly during business hours (Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00, Korea time).
→ Email: visa@bridgeplankorea.com / bpkorea77@gmail.com
Why is the Korean visa process so strict?
Korea is known for its fast and convenient administrative procedures. However, when it comes to visas, applications are reviewed under very strict standards to prevent illegal stay and unauthorized employment.
Even small errors or omissions in the documents are not tolerated. As a result, the visa issuance process can become complicated, and processing times may be extended.
For this reason, accurate document preparation and professional support are extremely important. BP Korea provides systematic support throughout the entire process—from Korea's complex visa procedures to your initial settlement after arriving in Korea.
📌📌📌 BP Korea's consultation hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 (Korea time).
Please understand that inquiries sent on weekends or outside business hours may receive a reply with some delay.
BP Korea service guide
A visa is not just about submitting documents – you also need a clear strategy.
→ Korean visas are not approved simply because you submit many documents.
→ The timing of your application, which school you apply to, and the reasons you present can all have a significant impact on your approval rate.
→ BP Korea reviews not only the universities a student prefers, but also schools where admission is realistically likely and appropriate, and provides guidance based on this assessment.
We help you resolve the difficulties you face after arriving in Korea.
→ In reality, living abroad is often more complicated in the settlement phase after arrival than in the preparation phase before departure.
→ Housing contracts; opening bank accounts; obtaining insurance; setting up mobile phone service; administrative registration; everyday tips; using public transportation, hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants and the internet; sending money overseas; finding restaurants from your home country; using convenience stores and supermarkets; and purchasing daily necessities. These are just some of the issues you will actually encounter in daily life.
→ BP Korea helps you address these issues one by one and provides reliable support from post‑arrival settlement through full adaptation to everyday life in Korea.
BP Korea Major Service Guide
BP Korea is a specialized service provider for foreigners preparing to study and live in Korea, covering the entire process—from visa application, school admission, and housing to initial settlement and daily life guidance—from before arrival in Korea through to life after arrival.
When Applying for a D-4-1 Korean Language Training Visa
BridgePlan Korea Basic Service (USD 520) Overview
For those planning to start their stay in Korea through a Korean language program, BridgePlan Korea offers a Basic Service that includes only the essential steps needed for visa application and school enrollment.
This service reduces unnecessary costs and provides a practical, streamlined package that handles the core procedures reliably.
It is designed to be offered at a significantly lower cost than traditional study-abroad packages.
✅ Service Fee (USD 520) and Payment Method
- 💊Tuition for the Korean language program must be paid directly by the applicant to the university (language institute)’s official bank account.
- ▶You will pay BridgePlan Korea only the Basic Service fee of USD 520 separately.
(Payment is made through BridgePlan Korea’s official payment methods, such as PayPal.) - ▶Tuition and consulting fees must be paid separately to different accounts.
✅ Scope of BridgePlan Korea Basic Service
▶ This Basic Service covers only the essential procedures required for the visa application and school application. The scope is limited to the following.
- ▶ Preparing and reviewing documents for the visa application
- ▶ Selecting a Korean language training program (school) and submitting the application on your behalf
- ▶ Guidance on administrative procedures through the point you complete entry into Korea
▶ Settling-in support or in-country accompaniment services are not included.
▶ Only if needed after arrival, you may apply separately for Premium Service.
(You can apply after arriving in Korea, and you do not need to apply if you do not need it.)
✅ BridgePlan Korea Basic Service Process
Initial Inquiry and Application
Basic inquiry via company email → Complete the application form on BridgePlan Korea’s official website and pay the service fee (USD 520)
Program/School Recommendations and Selection
BridgePlan Korea recommends 2–3 Korean language training institutions (universities) → The applicant selects the final preferred school based on their situation
Document Preparation and Submission
BridgePlan Korea provides the required document list based on the selected school → The applicant submits the prepared documents to BridgePlan Korea via email
University (Language Institute) Application Submission
BridgePlan Korea submits the application documents to the university (language institute) on your behalf → Guidance on the school’s official account information and tuition payment method → The applicant transfers tuition directly to the school’s official bank account
Visa Application Preparation
After the school application is approved, guidance on required visa documents → The applicant submits visa documents to BridgePlan Korea via email (pre-review provided)
Visa Application and Review
The applicant submits visa documents directly to their local Korean Embassy/Consulate → Embassy/Consulate visa review and approval
Entry Preparation and Arrival in Korea
Provide basic information for living in Korea → Enter Korea through Incheon International Airport, etc. (service completed)
✅ Basic Korea Living Guide Provided
▶ Before entering Korea, we provide basic guidance materials covering overall life in Korea in an email file format.
▶ These materials help you understand basic procedures after arrival.
✅ After Basic Service Ends
▶ Services needed after entering Korea are not included in the Basic Service.
▶ Premium Service can be applied for separately only if needed.
▶ Examples: Alien Registration Card (ARC) issuance, opening a bank account, setting up a Korean phone line, housing support, living support services, future visa changes, academy/university advancement counseling, part-time work guidance, etc.
Available as an optional add-on only for those who want it
✅ Major Costs Paid Directly by the Applicant (Exchange rate reference: 1 USD = 1,450 KRW)
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▶ Visa application fee (paid to the local Korean Embassy/Consulate)
→ approx. 50,000–120,000 KRW (approx. USD 34–83)
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▶ Korean language program tuition (based on 6 months; 6-month prepayment is common)
→ approx. 2,400,000–4,000,000 KRW (approx. USD 1,655–2,760)
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▶ Dormitory fee (monthly estimate)
→ approx. 300,000–600,000 KRW (approx. USD 207–414)
(Varies by university; 3-month prepayment is common) -
▶ University (language institute) application fee
→ approx. 50,000–100,000 KRW (approx. USD 34–69)
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▶ Initial international student insurance fee (travel insurance or school-designated insurance)
→ approx. 50,000–100,000 KRW (approx. USD 34–69)
✅ Tuition Payment and Refund Information
▶ For visa stability, most language institutes require 6 months of tuition to be prepaid.
▶ Even if you enroll in a 3-month program, prepaying 6 months of tuition for visa issuance, entering Korea, and then receiving a partial refund in Korea is used as the most reliable approach for visa issuance.
▶ In cases of early return or school change, refunds are available in Korea according to each university’s refund policy.
✅ Additional Conditions for Certain Countries
▶ For some countries in Asia and Africa, due to stricter visa screening, prepayment of 1 year of tuition may be required.
▶ In general, applicants prepay 1 year of tuition to obtain the visa and enter Korea, and if plans change later, refunds are typically processed according to each university’s refund policy.
✅ Official Application and Payment Links
▶ Official application form for D-4-1 visa process
→ https://forms.gle/cx3rpgoLHuMYdx9N8▶ BridgePlan Korea Basic Service Payment (USD 520)
→ https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UDVKGTU6U3Y9J📌 Summary
▶ This Basic Service excludes settling-in support and provides only the essential procedures needed for visa and school application, minimizing the overall cost burden.
⬤⬤🟧 Premium Integrated Support Service for D-4 · D-2 (Optional after arrival in Korea)
After Korean language training (D-4), BP Korea also offers an integrated support service for those who need additional assistance with university enrollment (D-2), visa extensions, housing & settlement, administrative applications, and more.
※ This service can be selected only after arriving in Korea, if needed.
(Base fee: USD 800)
📌 Additional Information
Detailed information about the visa application process, school selection, technical training, start‑up and employment procedures, and settlement in Korea can be found on BP Korea's official blog and WordPress site.
→ Step‑by‑step guidance on all processes necessary for foreigners, including real cases, application methods, required documents, and practical life tips.
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Application Guide – Important Notes on First‑Come, First‑Served Registration Before Deadline
→ Recently, language institutes and universities in Korea have been filling up very quickly. If you wish to enter Korea according to your preferred schedule, it is very important to complete pre‑registration in advance.
→ For the June, September, and December 2026 semesters, if you apply now, you will have sufficient time to handle school selection, visa preparation, dormitory reservations, and related procedures.
📌 BP Korea limits the number of applications it processes each month and closes registration on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Therefore, if you have a preferred start date, please complete both the Google application form and the service fee payment as early as possible.
→ Applications are not closing immediately at this moment, but we recommend that you regard this as effectively the final application period before closing and apply without delay.
📌 Final registration is confirmed only when both the Google application form has been submitted and the service fee payment has been completed.
Founder's Message
Hello, this is Jun Seokhee (Jun SH), CEO of Bridge Plan Korea (BP Korea).
BP Korea originally began as a real estate consulting company. As the number of foreign clients wishing to invest in Korean real estate increased, requests for visa issuance and settlement support naturally grew as well.
In response, BP Korea first started by supporting visa issuance and settlement in Korea for real estate investors, and has since expanded into a consulting company specializing in visas, admissions, and settlement—covering a wide range of areas including study in Korea, training, employment, and long‑term residence.
Setting foot in Korea for the first time is a major challenge that goes far beyond simply obtaining a visa. What truly matters is the life you build after the visa is issued, and BP Korea aims to help you realistically design and realize that entire journey.
- ▶ From your first language training to university admission
- ▶ Employment or starting a business in Korea
- ▶ Long‑term and stable residence
We are not merely a visa processing agency, but strive to be a reliable "life partner" who stands with you at an important turning point in your life.
We hope you will begin your new life in Korea with confidence, together with BP Korea, leaving behind uncertainty and difficulties.
No action, no result.
BP Korea will take full responsibility and support your new challenge to the very end.
Thank you.
Bridge Plan Korea (BP Korea)
CEO Jun Seokhee (Jun SH)
Service Selection
Basic Service
→ Comprehensive support for the D-4 Korean language visa and school application process
→ Includes document review and full admission procedure management
→ Tuition fees are paid directly by the applicant to the official university (language institute) bank account
Secure payment via PayPal
Premium Service
- Airport pickup
- Alien registration
- Housing contract
- Hospital/Bank accompaniment
Available after entering Korea
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