IOM KVAC Internship 2026

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Mission, and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC), the intern will assist with the daily operational activities of the KVAC. Tasks will be included.

Learning Objectives

• Assist the KVAC team on daily activities, including but not limited to receiving and sort visa applications delivered by post, passport and document logistics, ordering visa application supporting documents according to relevant checklist. 

• Assist the KVAC team on document completeness checks for certain visa types, including but not limited to university degree (D-2), Korean language trainee (D-4), Exchange student (D-2-6), confirmation of visa issuance (CVI) visa applications, in due coordination with the Visa Support Assistant.

• Assist the KVAC team with communications to the beneficiaries, following the standard operating procedures in place, including contacting visa applicants for missing documents or for passport collection.

• Attend project meetings and training sessions with the project coordinator and other KVAC teams (Paris, London, The Hague, and Ulaanbaatar).

• Assist the KVAC team with the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

• Undertake any other task that may be assigned.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 20, 2026
• Study LevelInternship , Undergraduate
• SponsorInternational Organization for Migration

Benefits

• Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
• IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. 

Requirements

Education

• Student or graduate; preferably in colleague of Humanities and Social Sciences or similar.

Languages

For this internship, English

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the IOM webage.