Foreigner Registration

What is Foreigner Registration?

All foreign nationals who stay in Korea for more than 90 days must complete Foreigner Registration in accordance with the Immigration rules and regulations in Korea. Once registered, foreign residents become eligible to access Korea’s public services and social security systems during their stay.

Application Deadline

You must visit the Immigration Office and complete your Foreigner Registration within 90 days from the date of your entry into Korea.

Failure to register within the required period may result in a fine. In addition, if you leave Korea while your registration application is still being processed, the application will be cancelled.

How to Apply

Foreigner Registration cannot be done online. You must first make an appointment through the HiKorea reservation system, then visit the Immigration Office in person to apply. At the beginning of each semester, Sogang University provides an on-campus group application service, which allows students to complete the process on campus instead of visiting the Immigration Office directly.

Required Documents for Foreigner Registration

1Application Form for Foreigner Registration
2Valid Passport
3Color Photo (3.5cm × 4.5cm, white Background, taken within the last 6 months)
4Certificate of Enrollment
- Available after the semester begins via SAINT or One-Stop Service Station (A106)
- Tuition Payment Confirmation can be submitted instead before the semester begins.
5Proof of Residence (e.g., housing contract under applicant’s name, confirmation of residence/accomodation, dormitory residence certificate, etc.)
- Your residence must be valid for at least 60 days from the date of application.
6Application Fee

Reissuance of the Residence Card (RC)

If your Residence Card(RC) needs to be reissued, you must make an appointment in advance through HiKorea and apply in person at the Immigration Office

Reasons for RC Reissuance

1 The card has been lost.
2The card is damaged or no longer usable
3 There is no remaining space on the card to record updated information
4 Registered personal information has changed. (e.g., name, gender, date of birth, nationality, etc.)

Required Documents for RC reissuance

1Application Form for RC Reissuance
2Valid Passport
3Color Photo (3.5cm × 4.5cm, white Background, taken within the last 6 months)
4Original RC
5(If lost) Explanation or proof of loss
6Application Fee

Report of Changes to Registered Information

If any of the following information changes after completing your Foreigner Registration, you must report the change within 15 days from the date the change occurred.

A fine will be imposed if the report is not submitted within the required period.

Cases Requiring a Change Report

1 When your name, gender, date of birth, or nationality has been changed
2 When your passport has been reissued and information such as the passport number, date of issue, or expiration date has changed
3 When the name of the school you are attending has changed

Required Documents for Reporting Changes
(Available via HiKorea online application or by visiting an Immigration Office)

1Application Form for Reporting Changes
2Valid Passport
3Residence Card(Foreigner Registration Card)
4Documents verifying the changes

Report of Change of Residence

If the address you registered during Foreigner Registration changes at any time, you must report the change within 15 days from the date of the change.