Steps to prepare for alien registration after arriving in Korea

Preparation for registration begins with confirming the date of entry, residency status, and permitted period of stay. Alien registration required for long-term stay and extension of stay are different procedures. Don't assume that your reporting or stay period will automatically increase just because you have a reservation. You must first check whether you are eligible for registration and the deadline at Immigration Information or 1345. Preparation before your visit Organize your English name, date of birth, domestic address, and contact information from your passport on one page. Since the proof of attendance, work, and residence required is different for each status of stay, it is recommended that you do not use someone else's list of required items. If you live in a dormitory, ask the school how to issue proof of residence. If you rent a house, check if the address on the contract is the same as your actual residence address. Be sure to check photo specifications, fees, and reservation locations with the information provided by the institution you plan to visit. Confirm after receipt Keep receipts and requests for additional documentation, and note how you will receive your card and your expected timeline. The tasks that banks and telecommunications companies can handle with just receipts vary from institution to institution. If there is work that needs to be done before the card is issued, ask the relevant counter for separate documents. Example questions The guidance will be more accurate if you include your conditions, such as “I entered the country with this status of residence and live at this address. Please tell me the registration deadline and required proof.” The information provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in this article is intended to aid preparation, and the final application conditions follow the guidance of the competent immigration agency. Sources · Checked: 2026-09-09 서울시 · 외국인등록 안내 https://global.seoul.go.kr/hmpg/finf/immi/regi/contPageDetail.do?conts_no=83E6C489F51E4ED2A56F317E84549A5A 법무부 · 외국인종합안내센터 1345 https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1862/subview.do