Stay · Visa · Alien Registration Card 

The following information related to status of stay is general in nature.

Its application may differ depending on individual circumstances and decisions made by the Ministry of Justice.

A. Eligibility

• Foreign nationals who intend to stay in the Republic of Korea for more than 90 days from the date of entry

• Foreign nationals who have been granted status of stay or permission to change their status of stay

B. Application Period

• Application must be submitted within 90 days of entry into Korea
  Failure to apply for alien registration within 90 days of entry may result in the imposition of a fine.

C. Required Documents

• Alien Registration Application Form

• Passport (One copy each of the passport information page and visa page)

• One photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, taken within the last 6 months)

• Certificate of Enrollment or Proof of Tuition Payment

• Proof of Residence (e.g., lease contract, confirmation of residence, dormitory residence confirmation, etc.)

• Issuance Fee: KRW 35,000

The Immigration Office may request additional documents other than those listed above.
For further inquiries, please contact Immigration Contact Center (☎ 1345).

For more detailed procedures, please refer to:
https://www.hikorea.go.kr/info/InfoDatail.pt?CAT_SEQ=176&PARENT_ID=139

D. Application Method

• Individual application by visiting the Immigration Office in person

• Group application through the university’s partner agency
  (Group application guide:  https://www.konkuk.ac.kr/bbs/ciss/1486/1155557/artclView.do?layout=unknown)
  
  

E. Important Notes

• Under the Korean Immigration Control Act, foreign nationals who fail to carry their Alien Registration Card may be subject to a fine of up to KRW 1,000,000.

• If a student departs Korea after completing alien registration but before receiving the Alien Registration Card, the visa may be cancelled.
  Therefore, students are strongly advised not to leave Korea until the Alien Registration Card has been issued.

• If you must leave Korea before receiving the card, please consult the Immigration Office in advance for confirmation and guidance. 

A. Reasons for Reissuance

Reissuance of an Alien Registration Card (ARC) is required in the following cases:

• The Alien Registration Card has been lost or missing

• The Alien Registration Card has been damaged or worn out and is no longer usable

• There is insufficient space on the card to record required information

• Registered information on the Alien Registration Card has changed (name, gender, date of birth, or nationality)
  
  

▶ Application must be submitted within 14 days from the date the reason for reissuance occurs.

B. Required Documents for Reissuance

• Passport

• Application Form

• Supporting documents explaining the reason for application
  (In case of loss: a loss report issued by a police substation or police station)

• One color photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)
  (Required if the previous photo was taken more than 6 months ago)

• Previous Alien Registration Card, if applicable
  (In cases of damage, insufficient space, or changes in registered information under Article 35(1) of the Immigration Control Act)

• Fee: KRW 30,000
  
  

C. Place of Application

• Local Immigration Office having jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence
  
  

D. Additional Information

For more detailed information, please refer to the HiKorea website:
https://www.hikorea.go.kr/info/InfoDatail.pt?CAT_SEQ=178&PARENT_ID=139

A. Application Period

An application must be submitted within 14 days after any of the following information has changed.

• Failure to report changes within 14 days may result in the imposition of a fine.

• Change of name, gender, date of birth, or nationality

• Change of passport number, date of issue, or date of expiration

• Change of school (including a change in the school’s name)

• When there is insufficient space to record required information, etc.

B. Application Method

Visit the Seoul Immigration Office in person, or Submit an online report through www.hikorea.go.kr

C. Required Documents

• Passport

• Application Form

• Alien Registration Card

• Documents proving changes in personal information, such as name, etc. (if applicable)

• Certificate of Enrollment from the new school and Certificate of Expulsion/Withdrawal from the previous school (if applicable)

D. Place of Application

Local Immigration Office having jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence

E. Additional Information

For more detailed information, please refer to the HiKorea website:

https://www.hikorea.go.kr/info/InfoDatail.pt?CAT_SEQ=180&PARENT_ID=139

A. Application Period

Applications for an Extension of Period of Stay must be submitted from four months before the expiration date up to the date of expiration.
(If an application is submitted after the period of stay has expired, a penalty fee will be imposed.)

B. Group Application for Undergraduate International Students

Undergraduate international students may apply as a group through the International Student Center.

However, group applications are NOT permitted in the following cases.
In such cases, students must make a visit reservation on HiKorea (https://www.hikorea.go.kr) and apply in person.

1) Subjects of Administrative Review

• Violation of reporting obligations 

  • Address: Failure to report a change of address within 14 days after moving

  • Passport: Failure to report passport changes within 44 days after a new passport is issued in Korea

  • Educational institution: Failure to report a change of school before the start of the semester when transferring to another university
    
    

• Violation of status of stay

  • Engaging in employment activities (e.g., part-time work) without prior permission
    
    

• Criminal offenses

  • Involvement in criminal acts such as assault, fraud, theft, or other violations of law
    
    

2) Subjects of Detailed Examination

• Having a semester with a GPA of 1.0 or lower within the past year (even if the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher)

• Having four or more F grades within the past year (even if the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher)
  
  

C. Additional Information on Group Applications

For more detailed information regarding group applications, please refer to:
https://www.konkuk.ac.kr/bbs/ciss/1486/1155566/artclView.do?layout=unknown

D. Required Documents for Extension (Basic)

Required documents may vary depending on individual circumstances.
For confirmation, please contact the Immigration Contact Center (☎ 1345).

• Integrated Application Form

• Passport and Alien Registration Card

• Extension Fee

  • Group application: KRW 75,000

  • Individual application: KRW 60,000

• Certificate of Enrollment

• Academic Transcript

• Proof of Financial Ability (only for students with a GPA below 2.0)

• Proof of Residence (lease contract or dormitory residence confirmation)

• Statement of Reason for Exceeding the Standard Period of Study (if applicable)

• Confirmation from Thesis Advisor (if applicable)

• Statement of Reason for Academic Underperformance (if applicable)

A. Reporting Period

When a registered foreign national changes their place of residence, they must report the change within 14 days to one of the following authorities:

• The head of the Si/Gun/Gu office of the new address, or

• The head of the competent Immigration Office, Immigration Branch Office, or Service Office.
  
  

B. Important Notes

• A report is required even if only the room number changes, such as within a dormitory or within the same building.

• A fine will be imposed if the change of address is reported more than 14 days after the contract date stated on the housing lease agreement.

• The change of address must be reported in advance before applying for an extension of period of stay.
  
  

C. Required Documents

1. Report Form

2. Passport

3. Alien Registration Card

4. Proof of Residence

   • Confirmation of Accommodation (for dormitory residents), or

   • Housing lease contract (for off-campus residents)
     
     

D. Place of Submission

• Community Service Center (Resident Center) of the new address

• Competent Immigration Office

• Online application via www.hikorea.go.kr

A. Cases Requiring a Re-entry Permit

• Students who are required to obtain a re-entry permit due to entry restrictions or related reasons must apply for a re-entry permit at the Immigration Office having jurisdiction over their place of residence.
  (A processing fee applies.)

• International students who have completed alien registration and intend to re-enter Korea after more than one year but within two years must apply for a re-entry permit at the competent Immigration Office.
  (A processing fee applies.)
  
  

B. Exemption from Re-entry Permit Application

• International students who have completed alien registration are exempt from applying for a re-entry permit if they re-enter Korea within one year from the date of departure.

A. Additional Inquiries

For matters not covered above, students are required to contact the Immigration Contact Center (☎ 1345) directly.
Foreign language services are available.

B. Visit to the Seoul Immigration Office

1. Office Hours: 09:00–18:00 (Subject to change depending on circumstances)

2. Address: 151 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

3. Transportation:

   • Bus: 5012, 6619, 6624, 6640, 6620, 571

   • Subway: Line 5 (Omokgyo Station)

C. Location of the Seoul Immigration Office

From Exit 7 of Omokgyo Station (Subway Line 5), walk straight for approximately 15 minutes.
Please refer to the red-marked area on the map for the exact location.