Visa Issuance

Important The valid period remaining of the passport must be at least 6 months. Visa Application Some visa types need a visa issuance certificate to get a visa issued. Type A You can find the list of required documents for visa application and related procedures like a reservation for visit on the website of the…

Foreigner Registration

Important Short-term visa holders cannot register without changing to the long-term visa. Applicants need a reservation to visit the competent immigration office. However, it is temporarily exempted from January 2, 2023. Foreigner registration Long-term visa holders must register at the competent immigration office within 90 days of entering Korea. Without registration, you may be deported. Usually,…

Reentry Permit

About reentry permit 1. Who Long-term visa holders who register at the immigration office must get a reentry permit before temporary departure. There are some exemptions which will be explained below. Permanent departure will make your status of stay void. However, if you have a valid multiple entry visa, you can reenter and must register…

Status of Stay

Important When foreigners get a visa issued, they will have status of stay in Korea. So, basically a visa is the same as status of stay and also you can call status of stay as visa status. Applicants must stay in Korea to apply for permission related to visa status. Even after the delegation contract.…