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33-8 · Permanent residence, overseas Koreans & family stay

Preparation of application documents for alien registration and extension of stay

Under Article 31 of the Immigration Act, a foreign national who intends to stay for more than 90 days from the date of entry must, unless exempt, complete alien registration at the immigration office with jurisdiction over the place of stay within 90 days of entry. After registration, if the name, sex, date of birth, nationality or passport details change, a report of change of registered items must be filed within 15 days under Article 35 of the same Act, and after moving, a report of change of the place of stay must be filed within 15 days of moving in at the new city, county, district, town or neighborhood office or immigration office under Article 36. An extension of stay is applied for before expiry with documents proving activities and a place of stay that fit the current status. To engage in activities different from the current status, a change of status must be approved before starting them, so first distinguish whether an extension or a change is needed.

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🌐 Preparation of application documents for alien registration and extension of stay
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Procedure

Procedure

Procedure type
  • Registration Difficulty Medium

    The authority checks whether the statutory registration requirements, such as facilities, staff and capital, are met before issuing a registration certificate. Registration can be refused if the requirements are not met.

  • Permit Difficulty High

    A procedure that allows a business, activity or stay that the law generally restricts, after review; licenses fall into this type. The authority reviews facility standards, location and consultation with other agencies, and a permit can be refused if the standards are not met.

We will fill out the necessary application documents for alien registration and extension of stay. We will check the proof of immigration status and guide you through the electronic civil service/visit application and identity verification procedures.

Scope & fee
Prepare foreigner registration documents for applicant's in-person filing
We will prepare an alien registration application form and proof of each qualification for 1 applicant. We will provide you with your identity and residence information and guide you through the visit and fingerprinting procedures. Office visit submission, stay extension, and qualification change are separate.
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Foreigner registration with 1 in-person filing in the Seoul metropolitan area
We will prepare alien registration documents for 1 applicant and submit them in person at the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdiction. You will be provided with proof of your identity, place of residence, and qualifications, and your fingerprints and identity verification will be performed by you. Extensions, qualification changes, and additional on-site visits are separate.
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  1. 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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Filing route

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
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Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

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

Fees & official charges

Administrative service fee
  • Prepare foreigner registration documents for applicant's in-person filing from KRW 300,000
  • Foreigner registration with 1 in-person filing in the Seoul metropolitan area from KRW 500,000
All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and responses to up to two supplement requests.

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

Basic documents

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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

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.