Foreigner Registration

• Registration Period
- When a foreigner has been granted permission to change his/her residency, he/she should submit his/her application within 90 days from the date of his/her entry to Korea.


• Registration Procedure
- Applicants → Application for alien registration [the relevant immigration office or branch office]→Provides alien registration certificate


• Documents to Submit
- Foreign registration application form (download), certificate of enrollment, receipt of tuition fees, passport, photo of return card, certificate of residence, attached documents by qualification of residence, fee 30,000 won

Extension of Sojourn

• Application Period
- Before the expiration date of sojourn


• Procedure for granting permission to extend sojourn
- Applicants →Application for extension of sojourn [within the jurisdiction of the immigration office or branch office]→Examination →Permission


• Documents to Submit
- Passport and alien registration card, Application (download), Certificate of enrollment, Transcript, Certificate of tuition payment or scholarship benefit certificate, Financial ability proof document, Proof of residence, Fee 60,000 won

Change of Status of Residence

• Application Period
- Within 30 days from the date of change of status of a foreigner with a diplomatic, public service, or agreement status of residence and prior to performing any activities related to the other status of residence.


• Procedure for obtaining permission to change the status of residence
- Applicants →Application for extension of sojourn [within the jurisdiction of the immigration office or branch office]→Examination →Permission


• Documents to Submit
- Passport copy, Alien registration card (holder), one colored photo (for those who are eligible for foreigner registration), application form (download), standard Admission permit containing the decision to examine academic ability and financial ability, Certificate of Scholarship, or certificate of scholarship benefits (request for fee exemption), financial ability proof documents, final academic background proof documents, sojourn proof documents, fee 130,000 won


• Additional Documents
- Documents proving domestic expenses (copy of deposit and withdrawal bankbook)
- Family relationship certificate, birth certificate
- China: Certificate of final academic background, original copy of Hogubu
- D4 certificate of enrollment with confirmation of attendance rate and period

Part-Time Employment Permit

1. Basic Principles

Part-time employment is permitted only when the student obtains prior confirmation from their university and receives approval from the head of the competent Immigration Office. Permission is limited to typical part-time work usually performed by university students.

2. Eligible Applicants

- Holders of Study Visa (D-2) or Language Training Visa (D-4-1, D-4-7)
- Students who have received confirmation from their university’s international student office

3. Application Procedure

A. Prepare an employment contract (between employer and employee)
B. Prepare the Part-time Employment Certificate (issued by the university’s international student office)
C. Submit the application (with required documents, either online or in person)
D. Approval or rejection (approval sticker attached to ARC or online approval certificate issued)

4. Required Document

- Application form, passport, Alien Registration Card
- Academic transcript or attendance certificate
- Proof of Korean (or English) language proficiency
- Part-time Employment Confirmation Form for International Students
- Copy of the business registration certificate and employer’s ID
- Copy of the standard labor contract

5. Permitted Working Hours

· Bachelor’s Degree (1st–2nd year)
· Domestic residency requirement: Eligible immediately
· Korean language proficiency requirement:
1. TOPIK Level 3
2. Completion of Social Integration Program Level 3 or pre-evaluation 61+
3. Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 1+

· If proficiency is NOT met: Weekdays 10 hours, Weekends/Vacation 10 hours
· If proficiency IS met: Weekdays 25 hours, Weekends/Vacation unlimited

· Bachelor’s Degree (3rd–4th year)
· Domestic residency requirement: Eligible immediately
· Korean language proficiency requirement:
1. TOPIK Level 4
2. Completion of Social Integration Program Level 4 or pre-evaluation 81+
3. Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 2+

· If proficiency is NOT met: Weekdays 10 hours, Weekends/Vacation 10 hours
· If proficiency IS met: Weekdays 25 hours, Weekends/Vacation unlimited

· Master’s / Doctoral Programs
· Domestic residency requirement: Eligible immediately
· Korean language proficiency requirement:
1. TOPIK Level 4
2. Completion of Social Integration Program Level 4 or pre-evaluation 81+
3. Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 2+

· If proficiency is NOT met: Weekdays 15 hours, Weekends/Vacation 15 hours
· If proficiency IS met: Weekdays 30 hours, Weekends/Vacation unlimited

Suwon Immigration Office

- Address: 39, Bandal-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Contact: T.031-695-3817 F. 031-695-3810
- Issuance of Immigration Verification: T. 031-695-3846 F. 031-695-3380