😱 Forgetting can lead to a fine? How to complete foreigner registration in just 5 minutes

Moving into a new house can be overwhelming with just unpacking..! 🤯
However, there is one crucial administrative procedure you must take care of after moving.

It's the moving-in report (change of residence report). 🏠

⚠️ Especially for foreigners or international students, missing the reporting deadline can result in a fine, so be cautious!

If you are a foreign resident in Korea, we'll summarize everything from the concept of the moving-in report to required documents and application methods at once!

📌 What is the moving-in report (change of residence report)?

The moving-in report is a procedure to register your new address in the Korean government system after moving.

👉 Foreign residents with an Alien Registration Card (ARC) must report within 14 days from the day they move to a new residence, regardless of nationality, visa type, or purpose of stay.

🎯 Why must you do a moving-in report?

The moving-in report is not just a simple address change, it carries important meanings such as:

• 🏠 Reflecting accurate residence information in the government system

• ⚠️ Preventing administrative penalties (fines) for non-reporting

• 📝 Avoiding disadvantages for visa extensions or changes

Ensure your address details are correct as issues may arise in visa-related matters if the information is incorrect!

📂 Required Documents

📤 Basic Documents

• Original Alien Registration Card (ARC)

• Original passport

• Copy of lease agreement

If the contract is not under your name, additional documents are needed.

• Residence/Accommodation Certificate

  • 👉 Access the HiKorea website and download the 'Residence/Accommodation Provider Confirmation' form.

  • 🔗 Direct Link: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardApplicationListR.pt?page=1

• Copy of the contract holder's ID (Alien Registration Card)

📝 Application Methods

1. Offline: Visit the community center or immigration office

📋 Procedures
1️⃣ Prepare documents and visit the community center overseeing the new address or the immigration office
2️⃣ Fill out Moving-in Report/Change of Residence Report
3️⃣ Submit documents to the counter

⚠️ If reporting at the immigration office, you must make an appointment through HiKorea in advance!

✅ Processing Results and Time Most applications are processed on the same day, and the official records the new address on the back of the Alien Registration Card (ARC).

2. Online: Report through HiKorea

If visiting the community center or immigration office is difficult, you can conveniently report online from home.

📌 Conditions for Online Reporting

• Having a valid Alien Registration Card (ARC)

• The lease holder applies directly

📋Procedures

1️⃣ Access HiKorea → Log in

2️⃣ Select E-Civil Services → Change of Residence Report

3️⃣ Enter old & new addresses

4️⃣ Upload lease agreement file

5️⃣ Wait for examination after submission (about 3~5 days)

⚠️ The address will not be printed on the Alien Registration Card for online reports.

👉 If you need the address printed on the card, after receiving the online report result, visit the community center overseeing the new address to request address recording!

⚠️ Precautions

• ⏰ You must report the moving-in within 14 days from the day you move.

• 💸 Failure to meet the reporting deadline may result in a fine.

• 🪪 If there are errors in address details, you may face disadvantages in visa extensions or changes.

• 📄 Depending on whether you are the lease holder, the required documents may vary, so it's best to confirm before visiting.

🌿 In Conclusion

VIVISA organizes information like the following to make it simple to understand.

✔ Foreign & International Student Visa Information
✔ Part-time Job & Employment Regulations
✔ Essential Administrative Guide for Living in Korea

Don't worry about living in Korea alone anymore, get to know it step by step with VIVISA! 💙