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Foreigner Registration: Eligibility and Timing

Foreigner Registration procedure Those Eligible for Foreigner Registration Foreigners under the conditions below have to register with their jurisdictional immigration offices within 90 days from the date of entry: - A foreigner who plans to stay for more than 90 days from the date of entry - A foreigner who has lost his/her Korean nationality upon the acquisition of foreign nationality, or who plans to stay for more than 90 days from the date on which his/her status was granted after being born

Documents for Foreign Resident Registration

Common required documents - Passport (with a copy of the pages containing personal information and visa on passport) - Application form - 1 color photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm) - Process Fee: KRW 30,000 (Government Revenue Stamp) - Documents to prove Place of Residence (Lease Contract, Certificate of Accommodation, Advance Notice on Expiration of Stay, Utility Bill Payment Receipt, etc.) Other required document as according to the status Status Required documents Culture/Arts(D-1) ·A document proving Cu

Residence Card Issuance/Re-issuance/Grant

Foreigner Registration card issuance - Foreigner Registration cards are issued at the Immigration Office under appropriate jurisdiction Foreigner Registration card re-issuance - Reasons for re-issuance- Lost or stolen registration cards- Damaged registration cards- Lack of space for necessary items to be displayed- Changes in details on the existing card (name, sex, birth date and nationality) - Application for re-issuance must be made within 14 days of the above reasons - Required documents for

Residence Card Return/Carry/Present

Reasons for returning Foreigner Registration cards - The Foreigner Registration card must be returned to the Immigration Office upon following reasons- Final departure- Abandoning foreign citizenship and acquiring a Korean nationality- Upon death- Applicable for Foreigner Registration exemption When Foreigner Registration cards must be returned by: - Upon final departure - Within 30 days after acquiring Korean nationality.- By him/herself, spouse, parents, or appointed agent- Must be returned wi

Reporting changes in Foreign Resident Registration

Reporting changes of particulars of Foreigner Registration card - If any of the following happens to registered foreigners, the changes to the registration details must be reported to the local Immigration Office within 15 days from its occurrence Changes that must be reflected on Foreigner Registration card - Name, sex, date of birth or nationality - Passport number, date of issuance or expiration date - Details of the organization (including name changes) that Cultural Arts (D-1), Overseas Stu

Standard photo size for Residence Card

Issuance of mobile residence card

Mobile residence card - Mobile residence card is a valid identification card as a physical one. Foreign nationals can have their mobile residence card issued on their mobile phone registered in their name. How to issue a mobile residence card - IC residence card holder- IC card holders can issue their mobile residence card personally by accessing "IC residence card" on the mobile ID app. - Non-IC residence card holder- If they can't have their IC residence card issued non-IC card holders are req

Korean Bank Account Opening Guide for Foreigners

1. Why a Bank Account is Necessary for Foreigners in Korea - Salary Payment: Most companies in Korea pay salaries via bank transfer. Especially in medium-to-large businesses or public institutions, cash payments are almost nonexistent, and having a bank account under your own name is mandatory. - Automatic Payment of Utility Bills: Payments for water, electricity, gas, and internet services are typically processed through automatic bank transfers. Without a bank account, you would have to pay vi