Proof of accommodation
If you stay with an acquaintance, an accommodation confirmation or other documents may be required.
ALIEN REGISTRATION
Alien Registration and Address Change Reports: Meet the Deadlines
Foreigners who intend to stay in Korea for more than 90 days must apply for alien registration within 90 days of entry. After registering, if you move, you must report your new address within 15 days of moving in; late reports may result in fines.
Contact an expert ↗Key points
• Alien registration: within 90 days of entry
• Change-of-address report: within 15 days of moving to the new address
• Address changes can be reported at a community center, an immigration office or online.
• Change-of-address report: within 15 days of moving to the new address
• Address changes can be reported at a community center, an immigration office or online.
What to prepare and check
- Passport and photo
- Proof of residence (lease, accommodation confirmation, etc.)
- Documents required for your status
- Fee (for alien registration)
- Residence card (for address changes)
Practical cautions
Counting the deadline
The deadline runs from the date you moved in.
Combine with extensions
If it coincides with an extension, check whether both can be handled together.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I register late?
You may be fined, and it can count against you in future reviews.
Do I need to report a move into company housing?
Yes. Any change of address must be reported.
Note
This article is general information. Actual requirements and documents may vary by nationality, current status, the law at the time of application and the competent authority's decision.
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