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How to obtain a Residence Card (외국인등록증):
How to obtain a Residence Card (외국인등록증):
Your Residence Card (RC) will be your identification card during your stay in Korea. You must carry it at all times!
You should apply for your RC at the Daegu Immigration Office within 90 days of your arrival in Korea. You will need this card in order to open a Korean bank account, get your paycheck deposited, purchase a cell phone, and other important things. It is highly recommended that you apply for your RC as soon as possible. Your co-teacher should be aware that you'll be needing this card ASAP, but if nothing is mentioned in the first few days or so, feel free to ask about it. You must make an online reservation online before your visit on the HiKorea website. The availability of appointment times is very limited and it is normal for the first available appointment to be at least a week (sometimes up to a month) ahead. Take that into consideration when you are scheduling a visit to the Immigration Office.
Since there are two large intakes of NETs each year, the Immigration Office tends to be extremely busy around those times. They may tell you it may take up to a month to receive your RC. You will need to go back to the Immigration Office to pick up your card when it's ready or pay extra to have it mailed to you. If you decide to have it mailed to you, please make sure to provide your school's address with specifics such as your name and where your desk/English Department is located (e.g. 2nd floor, English Room). The school's address and specifics should be provided in Korean. Please ask your co-teacher for assistance.
Required Documents for E-2 Visa Holders:
Passport
1 Standard Color Passport Photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
Application Form (available at the Immigration Office
You will need to know your home address and phone number (home country), and address and phone number in Korea (address of your apartment and school phone number if you do not have a personal phone number at the time. School address cannot be used as your address in Korea.)
Appointment Receipt (방문예약 접수증 - provided by your school)
Original DMOE Contract and a Copy )original used for verification and returned to you)
Proof of Residency
For school provided housing you will need a copy of rental contract between your school and your landlord and a proof of provided residency ("거주/숙소제공 확인서"), completed and signed by the principal of your school.
If you are receiving housing allowance (you have indicated that on the EPIK application form and can provide a proof of residency), then you will need a copy of the rental contract (under your name that aligns with your contract term)
School's Certificate of Business Registration (사업자등록증 - provided by your school)
You should bring certificate of business registration of all of your schools if you work at more than one school.
DMOE's Certificate of Business Registration (교육청사업자등록증 - provided by the DMOE)
A copy of the DMOE's Certificate of Business Registration will be provided. Understand that you may face legal responsibilities if you make unauthorized copies, including digital copies, and share them with others at your discretion.
Fee for Issuance of Residence Card: 30,000 KRW in cash
For those who are transferring within Korea, it is your responsibility to have all the required documents mentioned above. Also, make sure to report your change in work place and address change within 14 days from the start date of your contract/move date in order to avoid a fee. The fee for renewing your visa is 60,000 KRW in cash.
Directions to Daegu Immigration Office:
Subway: Line 1 (red line) Ansim Station. Go up exit 1 or 2. Walk north until you see the Daegu Immigration Office on the left.
Daegu Immigration Office (대구출입국외국인사무소) Information:
Address:
345 Innovalley-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
대구 동구 이노밸리로 345 대구출입국외국인사무소
Tel: 1345 (National - English service available)
Website
- Korea Immigration Service : www.immigration.go.kr
- e-Government for Foreigners : www.hikorea.go.kr
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
For information on renewing your E-2 visa (which should be noted onto your RC), please see here.
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