Südkorea · Antragsvoraussetzungen

South Korea Alien Registration Anforderungen 2026

All foreign nationals planning to stay in South Korea for more than 90 days — students (D-2, D-4), workers (E-1 to E-7, E-9), job seekers (D-10), long-term residents (F-series), spouses of Koreans (F-6), and overseas Koreans (F-4). You must apply at the immigration office covering your registered address within 90 days of arrival in Korea — fines apply for late registration. The popular F-2-7 points-based residence path is open to current E-1–E-7 and D-5–D-9 holders who reach 80+ points across age, education, income, and Korean ability, typically after 3 years of residence (or sooner with 40M+ KRW annual income). On 17 December 2023 the card was officially renamed "Residence Card" (등록증) in English, but "ARC" remains in universal everyday and government use.

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Antragsgebühr

ARC issuance (in-person pickup): ₩35,000
ARC issuance (postal delivery): ₩38,000
Extension of stay: ₩60,000
Reissuance (lost / damaged): ₩35,000
Single reentry permit: ₩35,000
Multiple reentry permit: ₩50,000
Change of status (e.g. D-2 → D-10, → F-2-7): ₩100,000–₩130,000

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Bearbeitungszeit

HiKorea appointment wait (typical): 1–4 weeks
HiKorea wait (Feb / Aug peak in Seoul, Suwon): 1–3 months
Card production after biometrics: 2–4 weeks
Interim paper certificate: Same-day at office
Realistic end-to-end: 3–8 weeks

Details

Ausstellende Behörde

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Korea)

Wer braucht einen South Korea Alien Registration?

Wo beantragen

HiKorea (www.hikorea.go.kr) is the mandatory online portal for booking an appointment and, for many categories, filing the e-Application in advance. You then attend the immigration office covering your registered address (Seoul Immigration in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul Southern, Suwon, Incheon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Jeju, etc.). Walk-ins are no longer accepted at any major office — appointment booking is required. The English helpline 1345 (operated by Korea Immigration Service) handles questions in 20+ languages.

Gebühren

ARC issuance (in-person pickup): ₩35,000
ARC issuance (postal delivery): ₩38,000
Extension of stay: ₩60,000
Reissuance (lost / damaged): ₩35,000
Single reentry permit: ₩35,000
Multiple reentry permit: ₩50,000
Change of status (e.g. D-2 → D-10, → F-2-7): ₩100,000–₩130,000

Standard ARC issuance is ₩35,000 (about US$26, raised from ₩30,000 effective 1 January 2025) if you pick the card up in person, or ₩38,000 if you opt for postal delivery (₩3,000 surcharge) to your registered address. Extensions of stay run ₩60,000. A reissuance for a lost, damaged or stolen card is ₩35,000 (you must file a lost-property report at the immigration office or police station within 14 days). Reentry permits are ₩35,000 single / ₩50,000 multiple. Status changes (e.g. D-2 student → D-10 job seeker, D-10 → E-7, or any visa → F-2-7) cost ₩100,000–₩130,000 plus the standard ARC issuance fee. Payment is taken at the immigration-office payment counter in cash or by card; some change-of-status fees can be paid online through HiKorea.

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Was Sie mitbringen müssen

Dokumente und Unterlagen, die Sie zum Termin oder mit dem Antrag benötigen.

Passport (with valid Korean visa)
One colour photo, 30×40 mm, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months
Completed Integrated Application Form (다목적 신청서) — downloadable from HiKorea
₩35,000 fee (cash or card at the office)
Proof of address: lease/jeonse contract, dormitory confirmation, or homeowner certificate
Tuberculosis (TB) screening certificate from a designated hospital — mandatory for nationals of 35 high-incidence countries (includes China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.)
Category-specific evidence: enrolment certificate (students), employment contract + business registration (workers), marriage certificate (F-6), F-2-7 points sheet + income proof, etc.
Personal seal (도장) — not required, but speeds processing if you have one

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Wie lange dauert es?

HiKorea appointment wait (typical): 1–4 weeks
HiKorea wait (Feb / Aug peak in Seoul, Suwon): 1–3 months
Card production after biometrics: 2–4 weeks
Interim paper certificate: Same-day at office
Realistic end-to-end: 3–8 weeks

HiKorea appointment wait varies sharply by season and office: 1–4 weeks in most cities, but 1–3 months at Seoul Immigration (Mokdong) and Suwon during February and August spikes when new teachers and students arrive. Card production at the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation runs 2–4 weeks after biometrics. Some offices issue a paper certificate (외국인등록 사실증명) immediately so you can open a bank account or get a phone plan while waiting for the physical card.

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Offizielle Quelle

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

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How much does the Korean ARC cost? +

Standard ARC issuance is ₩35,000 (about US$22) for in-person pickup, or ₩38,000 if you want it mailed to your address. Extensions are ₩60,000, reissuance for a lost card is ₩35,000, and reentry permits run ₩35,000 single / ₩50,000 multiple. Change-of-status applications (e.g. D-2 to D-10 or to F-2-7) cost ₩100,000–₩130,000 on top of the issuance fee.

How long does it take to get an ARC in Korea? +

Realistically 3 to 8 weeks end-to-end. The HiKorea appointment wait is the first variable — typically 1–4 weeks, but 1–3 months in Seoul and Suwon during the February and August peaks when new teachers and students arrive. After biometrics, card production at the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation takes another 2–4 weeks. You can usually get a paper certificate (외국인등록 사실증명) the same day for bank accounts and phone plans.

What is the ARC and how is it different from a visa? +

The visa (issued in your home country by a Korean consulate) gets you into Korea. The ARC is the residence card you must obtain after arrival if you stay more than 90 days — it serves as your Korean ID for banks, hospitals, phone plans, and re-entry. The visa is in your passport; the ARC is a physical card with your 13-digit foreign resident number. On 17 December 2023, the card was officially renamed "Residence Card" in English (등록증), but "ARC" remains the universally used name.

What happens if I don't register for an ARC within 90 days? +

Late registration is treated as a violation of the Immigration Control Act. Fines start at around ₩100,000 and scale up the longer you delay — up to ₩1 million for severe cases. Repeated violations can affect future visa extensions and applications for F-series residence (including F-2-7). If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and bring a written explanation; immigration officers have discretion on first-time minor lapses.

Do students need an ARC? +

Yes — D-2 (university) and D-4 (Korean-language) student visas both require ARC registration within 90 days of arrival. You'll need a certificate of enrolment dated after your arrival (or a tuition-payment receipt if applying before the semester starts), passport, photo, proof of address (dormitory confirmation or off-campus lease), and the ₩35,000 fee. Most universities run group ARC appointments through their international office, which is much faster than booking solo.

What is the F-2-7 points-based residence visa? +

F-2-7 is a long-term residence visa for skilled foreigners who score 80+ points on a Ministry of Justice rubric covering age, education, Korean language ability (TOPIK or KIIP), annual income, and Korean ties. It's open to current E-1–E-7 and D-5–D-9 holders who have lived in Korea for 3+ years (or sooner with 40M+ KRW annual income or a government-agency recommendation). F-2-7 lets you change jobs freely, start a business, and bring family — a big upgrade over employer-tied work visas. Initial period of stay is 1 to 5 years depending on your score.

Do I need a reentry permit before traveling? +

Most ARC holders staying away for less than 1 year do NOT need a reentry permit since 2010 — your ARC is enough. You only need a reentry permit if you plan to be out of Korea for more than 1 year (most categories) or 2 years (F-5 permanent residents). Single reentry is ₩35,000, multiple is ₩50,000, applied via HiKorea or at the airport. Forgetting can invalidate your visa and ARC, so check before long trips.

What if I lose my ARC? +

Report the loss within 14 days to the immigration office or local police station, then book a HiKorea appointment for reissuance. Bring your passport, a new 30×40 mm photo, ₩35,000, and the lost-property report. Reissued card takes another 2–4 weeks; you'll get a paper certificate in the meantime. Repeated loss may trigger an administrative warning.

Can I work in Korea with an ARC? +

The ARC itself doesn't grant work rights — those come from your visa category. E-series visas (E-1 professor through E-9 non-professional) explicitly permit work in the listed field. D-10 job seekers can't work full-time but can do part-time internships related to job search. D-2 students can work part-time only with a separate work permit from immigration (up to 25 hours/week during semester). F-series residence visas (F-2, F-4, F-5, F-6) all allow unrestricted work in Korea.

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