Preparation of Nationality and Naturalization Application Documents

When this applies

Persons intending to apply for ordinary, simplified, or special naturalization, nationality restoration, or nationality selection.

Procedure

01
Confirm the application type, current residence and nationality status, and the competent immigration/foreigners office.
02
Check whether translation or authentication is required for passport, alien registration documents, and type-specific evidence such as family relations, residence, and income.
03
Confirm personal appearance, submission, and supplement procedures according to HiKOREA visit reservation and the guidance of the competent authority.

Filing route

Nationality service counter at the competent immigration/foreigners office / HiKOREA visit reservation

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

Official check

Actual processing agencyImmigration office responsible for nationality affairs · Korean diplomatic mission overseas

Statutory and policy authorityKorea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice

Online routeHiKorea

Deadlines & processing notes

Naturalization application fees are guided as a government revenue stamp of KRW 300,000, and overseas documents generally require verification of issuance date, translation, and apostille or consular confirmation.Official check

Fees & official charges

Administrative service feefrom KRW 1,500,000All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

Government fee / taxNaturalization KRW 300,000; restoration of nationality KRW 200,000Official fee source

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and one ordinary supplement.

Conditional success fee — For this service, any conditional success fee may be separately agreed within the lawful service scope and stated in a written engagement agreement. No outcome is guaranteed.

Displayed amounts are starting estimates, not statutory or standard rates. The final fee is confirmed after consultation and document review in the engagement agreement. Government fees and actual expenses may change.

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Basic documents

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Passport and alien registration documentsEvidence of family relations, marriage, and birth (if applicable)Type-specific evidence such as residence, income, and tax recordsApostille or consular authentication of documents issued abroad (if applicable)

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.