Application period
2023.10.23. 9:00~ 2023.11.03. 18:00
Application Process
Application
Confirm | Documents review
(Supplement) | Submission to the immigration
(online application) | Approval of Extension |
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Click the APPLY button and follow the process (upload the document).
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Hirevisa will send you an email after confirming your application for extension.
If you need to supplement it, please look at the contents of the email carefully and supplement it.
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Please wait for the email from immigration.
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After all procedures are completed, you can receive the [Confirmation of Permission for Extension of Period of Stay] as a file via your e-mail.
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However, those wishing to return home temporarily must check the notice.
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If you want your Alien Registration Card to be renewed, please just visit nearby Immigration Office.
Notice
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The final issuance period is about 3 to 4 weeks from the time the application is completed at the immigration office.
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You must stay in Korea during the administrative agency processing period, and you may not be allowed to leave the country.
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If you wish to return to your country temporarily after receiving [Confirmation of Permission for Extension of Period of Stay] , you must go to the nearest resident center or immigration office and obtain a <Certificate of Alien Registration> before leaving the country.
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[Confirmation of Permission for Extension of Period of Stay] is to confirm the extension of the visa, and although the documents are accepted when leaving or entering Korea at an airport, they may not be recognized when entering or leaving the home country (or a third country).
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If you are required to present [Confirmation of Permission for Extension of Period of Stay], you must have it with you along with your passport.
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An application for an extension can be made at the earliest four months before the expiration date of your stay.
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Example: if the expiration date is 'Jun 30, 2023', you can apply for an extension from 'Feb 28, 2023'.
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Petition applications should be made at least 2 business days before the expiration date of your stay. Therefore, it is highly recommended to apply in advance.
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If your date of stay expires before the extension permit is confirmed, there might be some difficulties in using banking services, health insurance benefits and mobile services, but once the extension is permitted, you can use those services as before.
Checklists before application
If you have re-issued your passport, notification of change in registration information should be done at the immigration office before applying for e-petition.•
Notification of change in registration information (Hikorea) : Hikorea online application
Please check whether you paid local tax and national health insurance fee. Please check whether you declared an address change if you have moved your address of residence. Otherwise, your application might be rejected by the immigration office.•
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The fee is 70,000 won (account transfer, PayPal, Wechat payment method provided)
Please choose the reason for your extension below Guidance on necessary documents for extension
List of required documents:
Required Documents:
1.
Residence Documents
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Certificate of Enrollment
3.
Certificate of tuition payment
4.
Passport Copy
5.
ARC Copy (back and front)
Please check below for specific examples and guidelines.
1. Residence Documents
Caution:
If you have changed your residence, please apply after reporting the change. Please submit only the completed documents within a month for the confirmation of residence provision.
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CLICK! Private Residence, etc. CLICK! Dormitory CLICK! Gosiwon/Guesthouse CLICK! A friend or acquaintance's house CLICK! Airbnb CLICK! Boarding/share house2. Certificate of Enrollment
Caution:
Neatly scanned document without a shadow
4. Certificate of tuition payment
Caution:
Neatly scanned document without a shadow
5. Passport Copy
Caution:
Neatly scanned document without a shadow
6. ARC Copy (back and front)
Caution:
Regardless of the renewal date on the back, please submit the back and front part
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