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Flow sheet for foreigner registration procedure

Foreign residents who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days may apply for an Alien Registration Certificate at the Seoul Immigration Office. Application must be made within 90 days upon arrival. The alien registration procedure applies to non-Korean nationals who wish to change their visa type, as well as those wanting to extend their stay period beyond 90 days. Any change in the Alien Registration Certificate must be reported to the Immigration Office within 14 days. When foreign residents move, they should notify their new district office within 14 days of the move. The foreign registration card is valid for one (1) year. It can be renewed for another year before the expiry date.

Registration Period

• Foreigners who intend to stay in Korea for more than 90 days : Registration must be done within 90 days of entry
• Foreigners granted the status to stay or to change their status : Registration should be done immediately after receiving permission

Required Documents

• Application Form (Download form)
• Passport
• Three photographs (taken within 6 months, 3x4cm)
• Fee (10,000 Won)

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