Announcements

1. Relevant Basis

According to Article 31(1) of the Immigration Control Act by the Ministry of Justice, if a foreigner wishes to stay in South Korea for more than 90 days, they must register as a foreigner within 90 days from the date of entry.

2. Application Information

• Target: International students who are new or transferring in the second semester of the 2024 academic year and are eligible for the issuance of a foreign registration card.

  • For reissuance (due to loss, change of residence status, etc.), individual applications are required.

• Application Procedure and Schedule (subject to change):

  1. Submission of Required Documents: To be submitted to the International Education Support Team by 5:00 PM on September 4, 2024.
     • If not submitted by the deadline, individual applications are required.
  2. Application for Foreign Registration Card: The International Education Support Team will proceed on September 10, 2024.
  3. Generation of Foreign Registration Number: Expected to be generated in September.
  4. Fingerprint Registration: Scheduled for October, further details will be provided.
     • Individual visits are also possible.
  5. Receipt and Distribution of Foreign Registration Card: Expected between late October and early November.

3. Required Documents

1. Integrated Application Form (available at the International Education Support Team office)
2. Copy of Passport
3. One passport-sized photo (taken within the last 6 months)
4. Certificate of Enrollment (available after September 2)
5. Fee of 30,000 KRW
6. Proof of residence (copy of a lease agreement, dormitory admission certificate, etc.)
7. Visa Issuance Confirmation (can be checked on the visa portal)

Attachment: Integrated Application Form for Foreign Registration.

Based on this information, students should prepare and submit the required documents by the designated deadline to avoid any disadvantages. 

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask!