Check passport validity period and visa stay period

Confirmation of the validity period and visa stay period of your passport

When foreigners wish to enter Korea, they must have a valid passport and a visa issued by the Minister of Justice. However, if a visa exemption agreement has been signed with the Republic of Korea or if it is possible to enter the country without a visa, it is possible to enter the country without having a separate visa. Only when the validity period of the passport and visa must be checked, they may not be disadvantaged if a situation such as extending the stay period occurs.

Passport

It is an identification certificate containing personal information such as the nationality of the holder, and must be carried because it guarantees identity in Korea and is used for various purposes.

Status of stay: You can find out the purpose of entering Korea. (Marriage Immigrant: Status of stay F-6)

The date on the immigration confirmation card is the date of entry into Korea. The period of stay in Korea is calculated from the day after entering the country

The period of stay depends on the status of stay, etc., and before the period of stay expires (within 90 days from the date of entry), an application for foreigner registration and extension of the period of stay must be applied (depending on the status of stay and the reason for extension of the applicant).

The expiration date immediately below the period of stay is not the expiration date of the period of stay, but the expiration date of the visa (visa).

Reading the alien registration card

Short term residents (B, C - up to 90 days)
The period of stay stated in the visa means the period of stay from the date of entry.
Long-term residents and permanent resident status holders: persons with an alien registration card
The date of permission and expiration of the period of stay are written on the back of the alien registration card, and you can continue to stay only if you apply for permission to extend your stay before the expiration date.

Target and timing of alien registration

Foreigners who enter Korea and stay in Korea for more than 90 days must register as foreigners within 90 days.

If you are granted status of residence or permission to change your

status of residence during your stay in Korea, you will be registered

as a foreigner at the same time as you are granted status of

residence or changed status of residence.

documents required for foreigner registration

documents required by ordinary foreigners

Passport (+original, copy)
An application for integration (attached Form 34 shall be placed in the civil service office of the Immigration and Foreigners' Office (Office, Branch Office))
1 photo for passports (standard 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)
※ A photo of a natural, front-facing face against a white background taken within the last six months
Registration certificate issuance fee KRW 30,000 (cash)
Certificate of place of stay
(Documents vary depending on the status of stay, so make sure to check with the Foreigners' Information Center ☎ 1345)

documents requiring marriage immigrants

Marriage certificate (detailed) (within 3 months)
A copy of the resident registration (within 3 months)
The above two documents are issued within 3 months as of the date of application
Certificate of place of stay
Registration certificate issuance fee 30,000 won + period extension fee 30,000 won
F61 visas are granted only 90 days at the time of entry, and foreigner registration and extension of stay are carried out at the same time. If you are a citizen of a country at risk of tuberculosis (18 countries), a tuberculosis screening confirmation issued by a public health center or a registered hospital designated by the Ministry of Justice is required
Two years of stay is granted only to those who have completed the early adaptation program for marriage immigrants

Application and issuance of alien registration

The method of issuing the alien registration certificate for application for alien registration and (re)issuance at the immigration/foreign office (office or branch office) having jurisdiction over the place of residence

The issuance of the alien registration card takes about three weeks

from the date of application for alien registration, and it can be

issued by visiting the immig

ration office or foreign office (office or branch office) directly or at

home by using a courier service (payment of fees).

Managing alien registration cards

An alien registration card is an identification card that proves that you are a foreigner, so you must carry it with you.
Note: Violation of the obligation to carry may result in a fine of not more than 1,000,000 won

Reissuance of alien registration card

If any of the following reasons arise, you must apply for reissuance to the Immigration and Foreign Office (office, branch office) under the jurisdiction of your residence within 14 days.

- If you lose your alien registration card
- Where an alien registration card is worn out and cannot be used
- Where there is insufficient space to state the necessary matters
- Name, gender, date of birth, nationality changed

Supplementary documents

- Passport
- an application for consolidation
- Color picture (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) 1 sheet
- 30,000 won for registration card issuance fee

Return of alien registration card
In the event of the following reasons, the alien registration card must

be returned.
- When you completely leave the country: Return it at the airport

when you leave the country
- When acquiring Korean nationality: Return within 30 days after

completion of resident registration
- upon death: Return within 30 days from the date of death

Extension of stay

procedures for extending the stay

necessary documents
an application for consolidation
Passport and alien registration card (in case of alien registration)
Certificate of place of stay
Attached documents by status of stay
Fees KRW 60,000 (KRW 30,000 for F-6 (marriage immigration)

In the case of marriage immigrants
Korean spouse's marriage certificate (detailed)
Korean spouse's resident registration copy

The documents proving the place of stay (only required if the address of the Korean spouse and the residence of the marriage immigrant are not the same) However, the head of the Immigration and Foreign Affairs Office (office) may add or subtract part of the attached documents if deemed particularly necessary in the process of filing and screening.

In the case of marriage immigrants due to the breakdown of marriage, the documents required are different, so you should contact the Foreigners' Information Center (☎1345).

Change of status of stay

Target and timing of change of status of stay
If a foreigner staying in Korea suspends activities that are currently eligible for stay and intends to engage in activities that are eligible for other status of stay, he/she must obtain permission from the competent Immigration and Foreign Office (office or branch office) before engaging in activities that are eligible for other status of stay.

When a foreigner who works on a visa for a short-term visit (C-3) intends to invest in Korea (D-8)

During short-term visits, group tours, etc. (C-3-2) are restricted from changing qualifications in Korea.

If you want to study abroad at a university after completing your language study (D-4)

Foreigners who have other status of stay in Korea (excluding short-term visa holders and illegal immigrants, etc. for 90 days or less) want to marry Koreans and change them to marriage immigration (F-6) status

Supplementary documents
Application for integration, 1 standard photo

Passport and alien registration card (if registered as a foreigner)

Attached documents by status of stay

100,000 won for qualification change fee (excluding 30,000 won for issuance of registration certificate)
※ In the case of a change in the qualification of permanent residence (F-5) 200,000 won (separate from a fee of 30,000 won for issuance of permanent residence certificates)

Decision
If a change in status of residence is permitted, the alien registration card will be reissued in the permitted qualification, and if it is not permitted, a notice of refusal to change status of residence (attached Form 43-2 of the Enforcement Rule) will be issued.

Application for activities other than status of stay

Target and timing
If a foreigner who stays for more than 91 days (excluding short-term visa holders within 90 days) intends to maintain their current status of residence and engage in activities related to other status of residence, they must obtain permission for activities outside of their status of residence before engaging in activities corresponding to other status of residence.

A person who has been confirmed by the school's international student manager as a holder of qualifications for study abroad (D-2) and language training (D-4-1, D-4-7) (separate detailed qualifications and ☎1345 inquiries)
※ Language trainees are allowed six months after the date of entry

Where a missionary who acts as a religious resident status (D-6) intends to give a lecture (E-1) at an affiliated organization of the same foundation

Marriage immigrants (F-6) are free to get a job because there are no restrictions on employment, and there is no need to obtain a separate permit for activities other than their status of residence. However, even permitted employment activities must meet the qualifications (requirements) when certain qualifications or requirements are required in accordance with domestic laws and regulations.

Supplementary documents
an application for consolidation

Passport and alien registration card (in case of alien registration)

Attached documents by status of stay

Fees of KRW 120,000 However, there is no fee for studying abroad (D-2) and general training (D-4)

Decision
If the change of status of stay is permitted, the alien registration card will be reissued in the permitted qualification, and if it is not allowed, a notice of disapproval will be issued, such as the extension of the period of stay.

permission to re-enter the country

Target
A person who has been registered as an alien as a person who has stayed in Korea for more than 91 days

A person who enjoys privileges and status similar to that of a diplomat or consul and a person whose family members are exempted from foreigner registration pursuant to an agreement with the Korean government, such as employees and families of foreign missions and international organizations in Korea

Period
Maximum period of re-entry to a single stage that can be re-entered only once: 1 year

Longest period of multiple re-entry that can be re-entered more than two times: 2 years

Exemption and Exclusion of Reentry Permit
A-1 to A-3 and F-5 (permanent) Qualifier If a registered foreigner (all status of residence) intends to re-enter the country within one year from the date of departure, it is exempted from re-entry permission (exemption within the period of stay if the period of stay is less than one year) if he re-enters the country within two years from the date of departure

Exemption from re-entry within two years from the date of departure as a holder of F-5 (permanent) qualification

If a person who is prohibited from entering the country and a visa issuance regulator wishes to re-enter the country after leaving the country within the period of his stay, the re-entry permit is restricted → Application for re-entry permit by visiting the competent office

Supplementary documents
an application for consolidation

Passport and alien registration card (in case of alien registration)

Fee - Single: 30,000 won, multiple: 50,000 won

In the case of marriage immigrants
Marriage immigrants who have completed their foreigner registration are exempted from re-entry permission within the period of stay if they wish to re-enter the country within one year from the date of departure, so they can freely enter and exit the country without a separate permission. However, if entry is regulated due to past violations of domestic laws, etc., they must obtain permission to re-enter the country

Extension of re-entry permit period
If a foreigner who has left the country after obtaining a re-entry permit cannot enter the country within the permit period or the exemption period, he/she may apply for an extension of the re-entry permit period by going to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea within the period. If you fail to enter the country within the re-entry permit period, your existing status of stay will be lost.

Foreigners' obligation to report

A foreigner who has registered as a foreigner is obligated to report to the immigration office or foreign office (office or branch office) under his/her jurisdiction within 14 days from the date of the reason.

Reasons for reporting
When a foreigner registered as a foreigner occurs, he/she shall report the change of foreigner registration to the Immigration and Foreign Office (office or branch office) under his/her jurisdiction within 14 days from the date of the reason.

Name, gender, date of birth, and nationality have been changed

If the number, date of issuance, and expiration date of the passport have changed

Change (including name change) or addition of affiliated organizations or organizations of D-1, D-2, D-4 to D-9

D-10 Facts of commencement of training of the relevant person or change of training institution (including name change)

H-2 If the person is employed for the first time by an individual, institution, organization, or company, the employment start-up

H-2 If the person is already employed by an individual, institution, organization, or company concerned, the person, institution, organization, or company shall be changed or renamed

Where the place of stay has been changed due to the reason of moving, etc

Supplementary documents
a declaration form

Passport and alien registration card

Documents for proof of change (documents for proof of address if the place of stay has changed)

Remember that!

What is quarantine? (Quarantine of animals and plants)

Pre-entry quarantine will be conducted at airports and ports across the country to prevent the inflow of overseas livestock infectious diseases and plant pests into the country. Failure to report the prohibited agricultural and livestock products upon entry may result in a fine of up to 5 million won.
* If you have agricultural or livestock products, you must check the traveler's carry-on report and report it to the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Quarantine Headquarters located in the public and port.

Quarantine procedures
Arrives in Korea (Airport, Port, Post Office)
Immigration
Completion of customs declaration (quarantine declaration)
Quarantine of animals, plants, agricultural products, livestock products: Only if the quarantine results are passed.

a customs inspection
Entry

animal and livestock quarantine
restriction on carrying livestock products
① Meat and processed meat products: beef, pork, chicken, duck meat, sausage, ham, meat, curry, etc

② Milk, cheese, butter, etc

③ Eggs and egg processed products: eggs, bird eggs, egg white, egg flour, etc

④ Pet food, snacks, nutritional supplements, etc

Traveler's carry-on failure case
restriction on carrying livestock products
<Sausage> <Sodae> <Jangjorim> <Chicken feet> <Dried meat> <Dumpling> <Ham> <Yookpo> <Tendon>

Plant and agricultural products quarantine
Precautions for carrying plants and agricultural products and bringing them in by mail
Plants for reproduction or breeding, such as seeds and seedlings, must submit a plant quarantine certificate issued by the exporting country. If you do not have a plant quarantine certificate, you cannot import it (to be effective from July 2019).

a prohibited item for carrying in
① raw fruits and vegetables such as mango, banana, apple, pear, orange, lime, avocado, green beans, cucumber, tomato, etc

② Underground vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yam, and walnuts with shells

③ Soil and soil-attached plants, living insects, weed seeds, etc

For more quarantine information, please contact the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Quarantine Headquarters (www.qia.go.kr ) (054-912-1000 or 032-740-2661,2077).