Upon arrival, present your passport, visa, and arrival card at the airport for immigration inspection to enter Korea. The visa purpose must match the purpose of visit, and you will need to provide fingerprint and facial data during the immigration process.

The alien registration card is essential in Korea for identification, document issuance, banking, hospital visits, etc. Foreign workers must always carry their passport or alien registration card. Registration must be completed within 90 days of arrival, and immediate re-registration is required if there is a change or new grant of stay status.

• 1)

  Foreign Registration Procedure

  

  • [Required Documents]

    
    • ①

      Integrated application form (available at the immigration office or downloadable from the Hi Korea website)

      
    • ②

      Original and a copy of the passport

      
    • ③

      One passport-sized photo (taken within the last 3 months)

      
    • ④

      Proof of residence (e.g., lease contract, accommodation confirmation, utility bill)

      
    • ⑤

      Copy of the employer’s business registration certificate

      
    • ⑥

      Physical and drug test results (For teachers at foreign schools, educational institutions, or international high schools, issued by a hospital designated by the Ministry of Justice)
      [View List of Designated Medical Institutions]

      

  • [Fees]

    
    • ①

      Registration fee: 30,000 KRW

      

  • [Registration Procedure]

    
    • ①

      Visit the immigration office with a reservation voucher obtained by booking in advance on Hi Korea

      
    • ②

      Submit the application at the jurisdictional immigration office or foreign office.

      
    • ③

      Receive the alien registration card, and the registration stamp will be marked on the passport.

      
• 2)

  Reporting Changes to Foreign Registration

  
  • ①

    For changes in name, gender, nationality, passport number, passport issuance date, or passport validity period:

    

    · Report within 14 days of the reason for the change. · Hi Korea > e-Application > Report Changes in Registration Information) or visit the immigration office. · Required documents for offline reporting: Integrated application form, passport, alien registration card.

  • ②

    Address Change

    

    · Report within 14 days of moving to a new address. · (Hi Korea > e-Application > Report Change of Address) or visit the immigration office, local district office, or community service center in the new area.

  • ③

    Reissuance of Alien Registration Card

    

    · If the card is damaged or lost, visit the immigration office in the jurisdiction of your residence for reissuance. If the application is not submitted within 14 days of the loss, a fine may be imposed.