Countries of Origin of Most Illegal Immigrants in Korea

The countries of origin of most illegal (undocumented) immigrants are as below. Nationals from these countries will have additional requirements to have student (D2), general training (D4), and entertainment (E6-2) visa. A minor student’s parents who want family visitor (F1) visa will have additional financial requirements.

1. Ghana
2. Nigeria
3. Nepal
4. Mongolia
5. Myanmar
6. Bangladesh
7. Vietnam
8. Sri Lanka
9. Uzbekistan
10. Ukraine
11. Iran
12. India
13. Indonesia
14. China
15. Kazakhstan
16. Kyrgyzstan
17. Thailand
18. Pakistan
19. Philippines
20. Egypt
21. Peru

Source: The Ministry of Justice of Korea