1. What is a visa status change history?
Visa status change history refers to the record of changes made to a foreign nationalâs visa (sojourn status) while residing in Korea.
For example: If someone entered Korea on a D-4 (language training) visa, then changed to D-2 (student) and later to E-7 (employment), those changes form part of their visa status history.
2. How to check visa status change history
A. Official Certificate Request (Recommended)
Document to request:
- Certificate of Entry and Exit Records
- Certificate of Alien Registration
- Confirmation of Sojourn Status
Where to apply:
- Immigration Offices in Korea
- HiKorea online portal
These certificates may include:
- Initial visa category
- Dates of status change approvals
- Duration of stay
- Alien Registration Number
â ïž Note: These certificates may not always show full historical visa status changes in detail. You should make a verbal request for detailed history at the immigration office.
B. In-Person Inquiry at Immigration Office
You can visit a local immigration office and ask to check your visa status change history.
Required information:
- Alien Registration Card or Passport
- Application form (if required)
- Power of Attorney (if submitted by a representative)
In some cases, immigration officers may confirm visa status changes verbally only, or may request additional documentation to verify your identity and purpose.
3. Required Documents for Certificate Request
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport or Alien Registration Card | For identification |
| Application Form | Can be filled out on-site or online |
| Fee | Usually KRW 2,000 per certificate |
| Power of Attorney | Required for representative submission |
| Consent Form | For accessing personal immigration records |
4. Important Notes When Requesting Records
- Visa status change dates are based on the approval date by the immigration office.
- Some older records (e.g. over 10 years ago) may not be digitally preserved.
- Phone or email inquiries will not provide personal visa history due to data protection laws.
- If applying via representative, ensure Power of Attorney and ID documents are properly prepared.
5. Relevant Legal Grounds
- Immigration Act Article 32 â Permission for Change of Sojourn Status
- Enforcement Decree Article 33 â Criteria for change of status
- Administrative guidance: âManual for Sojourn-Related Civil Applications by Visa Typeâ (updated July 2025)
â Summary
To confirm your past visa status change history in Korea, the most reliable methods are:
- Request official immigration certificates from HiKorea or your local immigration office.
- Visit in person to request verbal or printed confirmation of historical visa records.
- Ensure all identification and supporting documents are prepared, especially if applying through a third party.
This is particularly important when applying for:
- Visa issuance at Korean embassies
- Permanent residency (F-5)
- Naturalization or nationality applications
곌거 첎ë¥ì격 ë³ê²œ ìŽë ¥ ì¡°í ìëŽ
1. 첎ë¥ì격 ë³ê²œ ìŽë ¥ìŽë?
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- ëŽë¶ì§ì¹š: ã첎ë¥ë¯Œì ìê²©ë³ ìëŽ ë§€ëŽìŒã(2025.7 ê°ì )
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