Alien Registration and Extension of Stay | Hwang Yunsang Administrative Office

Procedure

01
Check the target and deadlines: Check the date of entry, current status, permitted period of stay and actual activities. Determine whether the person is exempt from alien registration and which of registration, extension or change of status is needed, and set the document preparation and filing schedule around the expiry date.
02
Apply for alien registration: To stay longer than 90 days, submit the integrated application form, passport, photo and proof of the place of stay to the immigration office with jurisdiction over the place of stay within 90 days of entry. If a new status is granted in Korea and the stay will exceed 90 days, registration is done at that time.
03
Report changes of registered items and address: If the name, sex, date of birth, nationality or passport number, issue date or validity changes, file a report of change of registered items within 15 days, and after moving, report the change of the place of stay at the new community service center or immigration office within 15 days of moving in.
04
Prepare and submit extension documents: Prepare the passport, alien registration card and proof of the place of stay, and check the documents required for the current status, such as a certificate of enrollment or employment contract. Check whether HiKorea online filing is available and the visit booking schedule, and apply before the period of stay ends.
05
Approval for a change of activities: To engage in activities different from the current status, such as working after finishing studies, obtain a change of status before starting the activity. An extension application cannot substitute for the new activity, so first check whether a change is required.
06
Supplements and results: If a supplement request is received after filing, submit materials matching the request, and if approved, check the permitted period shown on the alien registration card. If denied, check the reasons and the departure deadline in the notice and decide within the deadline whether to supplement and reapply or file an administrative appeal.

Filing route

Immigration office with jurisdiction over the place of stay (HiKorea visit booking or online application)

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

Official check

Actual processing agencyCompetent Immigration Office

Statutory and policy authorityCompetent Korean authority or official service

Online routeHiKorea

Deadlines & processing notes

Check deadlines and next steps against the notice, filing date, and any request for additional documents.Official check

Basic documents

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Integrated Application Form (Report Form) (Form No. 34 of the Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Act)Original passportOriginal alien registration card (for extension of stay or change of status)Photo for alien registration (for registration)Proof of the place of stay, such as a lease agreement or accommodation confirmationCertificate of enrollment (for students and other applicable statuses)Employment contract or certificate of employment (for employment statuses)Tuberculosis diagnosis certificate (if required)

Staying beyond the expiry date of the period of stay results in illegal stay, so the filing schedule should be set early enough to complete the extension application before expiry even when visit bookings are backed up.

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.