■ 서울시 광역형 비자란?

- 서울시 핵심산업분야(로봇·AI·바이오·핀테크 등) 미래인재를 육성하기 위하여 해당 분야를 전공하는 해외 우수 인재에게 발급하는 비자

■ 신청 가능 대상자는?

- 2026 신입생 중 이공계 핵심산업분야 (전문)학사·석사·박사 유학생(D-2, D-4)

▷참여 대학(10개교): 국민대, 서울과기대, 서울과학종합대학원대, 서울대, 서울시립대, 서울여자대, 성신여자대, 세종대, 숭실대, 중앙대

※ 향후, 위의 대학교 외 추가 가능성 있음

 

■ 발급 절차는?

⓪ 발급 신청유형

- 사증

- 자격 변경

⓵ 유학생 추천

- 대학교별 유학생 추천 (대학교 → 서울시)

⓶ 추천서 발급

- 서울시 추천서 발급

⓷ 법무부 신청 및 허가

 ◎ 사증

1. 재외공관

- 사증 신청

- 추천서 사본 제출

 2. 관할 출입국·외국인관서

외국인 등록

추천서 원본 제출

 ◎ 자격 변경

    1. 관할 출입국·외국인관서

- 자격변경 신청 및 허가

- 추천서 원본 제출

 

■ What is the Seoul Metropolitan Specialized Visa?

- A visa issued to outstanding international students majoring in key future industries in Seoul (such as Robotics, AI, Bio, Fintech, etc.), aimed at fostering future talent in Seoul’s core industries.

 

■ Who is eligible to apply?

- International students admitted as freshmen in 2026 who are pursuing a (professional) bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in science and engineering fields related to key industries (D-2, D-4).
▷ Participating universities (10): Kookmin University, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies, Seoul National University, University of Seoul, Seoul Women’s University, Sungshin Women’s University, Sejong University, Soongsil University, Chung-Ang University
※ Additional universities may be included in the future.

 

■ What is the issuance procedure?
⓪ Type of application

1. Visa issuance

2. Change of status

⓵ Student recommendation

- Recommendation of international students by each university (University → Seoul Metropolitan Government)

⓶ Issuance of recommendation letter

- Issuance of a recommendation letter by the Seoul Metropolitan Government

⓷ Application to and approval by the Ministry of Justice
 ◎ Visa issuance

  1. Overseas Korean diplomatic mission

   - Submit visa application

   - Submit a copy of the recommendation letter

  2. Jurisdictional Immigration Office / Foreigners Office

   - Apply for foreigner registration

   - Submit the original recommendation letter

 ◎ Change of status

  1. Jurisdictional Immigration Office / Foreigners Office

   - Apply for and receive approval for change of status

   - Submit the original recommendation letter