01
Secure acceptance
Contact the host department and obtain the official acceptance or invitation required for the fellowship file.
Kuwait to Korea · Medical Fellowship
Start prepared.
Settle with clarity.
A practical guide for doctors pursuing fellowship training in South Korea, covering the KMTP pathway, sponsorship, visa, arrival, ARC, and settlement essentials.
The journey
Your fellowship pathway
Use this as a sequence guide. Exact forms, deadlines, and document lists can change—confirm them with the relevant office before submission.
02
Open the KMTP file
Complete the KMTP registration and upload the requested academic and personal documents.
03
Confirm sponsorship
Complete KIMS, CSC, and Kuwait Cultural Office steps required for official sponsorship support.
04
Prepare the VCN
Once the KMTP and sponsorship documents are ready, begin the Visa Confirmation Number process.
05
Apply for the visa
Submit the visa application through the Korean Embassy in Kuwait after the VCN is issued.
06
Plan the arrival
Arrange travel and accommodation. After arrival, obtain a Korean number and confirm which immigration office serves your address before booking ARC.
07
Complete settlement
Finalise ARC, banking, mobile plan, and Consular Office assistance when an NHIS letter arrives.
Important: The complete PDF contains the working-level details for each stage, including the first three-month study structure and the NHIS/Consular response pathway.