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flygirl81
Joined: 05 Feb 2009
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 Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 4:05 am Post subject: New Degree verification requirements - New Zealand citizen |
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Hi all!
I am from New Zealand. The last time I applied for an E2 visa was 2007.
I want to return to Korea but I am confused about the change in the E2 visa process.
Right now I have -
My original degree
One unopened transcript
I am waiting on my official transcript verifiied by the department of internal affairs.
Now about this degree;
Can I get it notorized and stamped at the NZ embassy in Seoul?
Or can I get it notorized and stamped by the Korean embassy in NZ OR
Do I need to send it back to the department of internal affairs in NZ
So far no recruiter has been able to shed any light on this matter, neither has the Korean embassy in NZ or the NZ embassy in Korea???
Grrr, maybe its time for me to go home and get a 'real' job!!!
chur in advance and please no sarcasitc comments!! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:09 am Post subject: |
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If you are in NZ NOW then get it done at the local Korean consulate.
Consulate certification is the easiest and cheapest alternative.
It usually requires your passport, degree, copy of your degree, sealed transcript, application (from the counter) and fee (less than $5 per copy.
Get a few copies made (in case you need them again later).
Next option would be to get an apostille affixed to it.
Originals are no longer accepted by immigration in Korea.
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Perceptioncheck
Joined: 13 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:12 am Post subject: |
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Hi Tom,
What is the easiest option if you are already in Korea? I got my visa with my original degree well before September 1st, but apparently I now need an apostilled copy of my degree to get an ARC. Does that sound right to you?
Cheers |
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oldfatfarang
Joined: 19 May 2005
Location: On the road to somewhere.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
If you are in NZ NOW then get it done at the local Korean consulate.
Consulate certification is the easiest and cheapest alternative.
It usually requires your passport, degree, copy of your degree, sealed transcript, application (from the counter) and fee (less than $5 per copy.
Get a few copies made (in case you need them again later).
Next option would be to get an apostille affixed to it.
Originals are no longer accepted by immigration in Korea.
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Five bucks. Wow! A NZ lawyer (Notary Public) charged my $75 each to certify my degrees (for my 2010 job application).That really hurt.
Definitely go with the Korean Consulate in NZ. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Perceptioncheck wrote: |
Hi Tom,
What is the easiest option if you are already in Korea? I got my visa with my original degree well before September 1st, but apparently I now need an apostilled copy of my degree to get an ARC. Does that sound right to you?
Cheers |
No, you do not (or should not) need it to get your ARC. Your ARC is just your registration since you are staying more than 90 days (your "national ID - think SSS from the states or SIN if you are Canadian).
You will need it done to extend your visa next year or to change employers.
Easiest way to get it done while you are in Korea is to have it verified by the KCUE. It takes 1-2 months (usually less than 30 days but seems they are a bit overwhelmed at the moment).
Once it is done you shouldn't have to do it again (or so immigration is currently saying).
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