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Change of stay

Registered foreigners are required to report any changes in their place of stay or residence and may also file for a permit to change their status of stay.

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Declaration of change of residence/place of stay

If a registered alien or overseas Korean with foreign nationality (F-4) changes his/her place of stay or residence, he/she is required to file a declaration of change of residence within 14 days of the change.

  • Processing agency
    Competent immigration service or branch office with jurisdiction over new place of stay, or si, gun, gu, eup, myeon, or dong-office
  • Application
    In-person applicationReserve
    • Visit the competent immigration service or branch office
    • ① Visit and reserve an appointment -> ② Visit the immigration office or its branch office at the reserved date -> ③ Apply -> ④ Receive -> ⑤ Process
    Online applicationApply
    • Hi KOREA e-Application (① File an e-Application→ ② Attach documents for submission→ ③ Submit application→ ④ Processing→ ⑤ Confirmation of processing results)
  • Required documents
    • Passport, certificate of alien registration or Overseas Korean Resident Card
    • Documents evidencing the applicant’s place of stay
  • Fee
    None
  • Business hours
    • Reserving an appointment : Available 24 hours at the Hi Korea website
    • Online application : 07:00–22:00 on weekdays (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
  • Processing period
    Within 3 days (excluding holidays)
  • Inquiries
    Immigration Contact Center (1345, without area code)

Application for the change of the status of stay for a registered alien

If a registered alien intends to engage in any activity not covered by his/her original status of stay, the applicant must obtain permission from the competent immigration service prior to changing his/her status of stay.

  • Processing agency
    Competent immigration service or branch office
  • Application
    In-person applicationReserve
    • Visit the competent immigration service or branch office
    • ① Visit and reserve an appointment -> ② Visit the immigration office or its branch office at the reserved date -> ③ Apply -> ④ Receive -> ⑤ Process
    Online applicationApply
    • Hi KOREA e-Application (① File an e-Application→ ② Attach documents for submission→ ③ Submit application→ ④ Processing→ ⑤ Confirmation of processing results)
    • ※ Certain applications can only be filed in person, according to the Ministry of Justice Notice No. 2019-81 “e-Application Operation Notice” and based on each individual’s status of stay.
  • Required documents
    • Application (Form No. 34)
    • Passport
    • Certificate of alien registration
  • Fee
    KRW 114,000
  • Business hours
    • Reserving an appointment : Available 24 hours at the Hi Korea website
    • Online application : 07:00–22:00 on weekdays (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
  • Processing period
    3 weeks to 3 months
  • Inquiries
    Immigration Contact Center (1345, without area code)