Is this your situation?
- The stay period on my alien registration card ends soon.
- I am told to visit immigration but do not know how to book.
- I do not know which documents I need.
- My stay period has already passed and I do not know what to do.
Rights you should know
You can apply in advance
You may apply well before the expiry date, so applying early is the safest choice.
Multilingual guidance is available
The Immigration Contact Center (1345) answers in several languages, so you can ask your questions before you go.
If your stay has already expired, get advice quickly
Leaving an expired stay unresolved can make things much worse. Do not decide alone. Call 1345 or a legal advice service first.
Try this
- 1.
Check your expiry date first
Look at the back of your alien registration card or check on HiKorea, then set a reminder in your phone calendar.
- 2.
Book a visit on HiKorea
Reserve an appointment at your local immigration office at hikorea.go.kr. Slots fill up, so book early.
- 3.
Ask 1345 which documents you need
Requirements differ by visa type. Tell them your status and prepare exactly what they list.
- 4.
Take someone with you if it feels hard
A guardian, a teacher or a migrant support worker can go with you to the office.
Please note
LINKRIGHTS cannot judge or guarantee whether a visa will be approved. Always confirm eligibility and documents with HiKorea or 1345.
Where to get help
Immigration Contact Center 1345 (HiKorea)
How they can help
Multilingual advice on visa status, extensions and alien registration. Office visits are booked on HiKorea.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Danuri Call Center 1577-1366
Emergency lineHow they can help
A 24-hour multilingual call center for migrants, covering daily-life questions and violence support.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132
How they can help
Free legal advice from a public body, with free litigation support if you meet the criteria.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어
Government Complaints Hotline 110 (e-People)
How they can help
A single government window that tells you which office handles your issue, and lets you file a complaint.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어 · English
Sources for this page
- 법무부 · 하이코리아 (출입국·외국인정책본부)
- 법무부 · 법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부
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