Application period
2026. 1. 21 (Time/Location: TBD)
Application Process(1 Step ~ 4 Step)
Application
Confirm | Documents review
(Supplement) | Submission to the immigration
(online application) | Approval of Extension |
1.
Click the APPLY button and follow the process (upload the document).
2.
Hirevisa will send you an update via the HireVisa app after confirming your application for an extension.
If you need to supplement it, please look at the contents in the app carefully and supplement it.
3.
Once the document review is complete, the online application will be processed in real-time.
4.
Once all the procedures have been completed, you can receive an extension authorization confirmation through the ‘Download Extension Authorization Confirmation via Email’ function in the HireVisa app.
* The extension confirmation file has a legal effect.
* How to update the date on the back of the RC can be found through the file below.
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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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 5 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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Guidance on necessary documents for extension
List of required documents:
Required Documents:
1.
Passport Copy
2.
Residence Card
3.
Residence Documents
4.
Certificate of Enrollment
5.
Certificate of tuition payment
Documents to be submitted if applicable:
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Certificate of bank balance (1,070,000 won X months to extend)
(only for students with less than 70% of attendance)
Please check below for specific examples and guidelines.
1. Passport Copy
Caution:
Neatly scanned document without a shadow
2. Residence Card
Caution:
Please submit your RC.
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3. 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.
Type of residence | Required Documents |
I live in a school dormitory | dormitory residence certificate |
I signed the rent contract under someone else's name | 1. Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation
2. Rental contract in the name of a residence provider
3. front & back of residence provider’s ID card |
I signed the rent contract in my name | 1. Rental contract document(2. business license of the accommodation-only when a leaser is a corporation (business)) |
I live in Gosiwon, hotel, or guesthouse | 1. Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation
2. Business license of the accommodation
3. Monthly rent receipt within the last month |
I live in an Airbnb | 1. Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation
2. Rental contract in the name of a residential provider
3. Front & back of residence provider's ID card
(4. Airbnb Order Page) |
2. Certificate of Enrollment
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For the convenience of students, the school will provide Hirevisa with the certificate of enrollment.
2. Certificate of Enrollment
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For the convenience of students, the school will provide Hirevisa with the certificate of enrollment.
5. Certificate of tuition payment
Caution:
Neatly scanned document without a shadow
Certificate of Bank Balance
example) 1,150,000 X 6 months = 6,900,000 won
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