1. Overview
- Registered foreigners who wish to engage in activities under a different visa category before their stay expires must apply for a Change of Status of Stay at the competent Immigration Office or branch (reservation required).
- For Skilled Workers (E-7-4) â K-Point Expansion and Regional Specialized Skilled Workers (E-7-4R), applications can only be made online via HiKorea, depending on the applicantâs year of birth (no in-person application).
2. Required Documents
Common Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34)
- Passport or Landing Permit
- Alien Registration Card
Visa-specific documents
- Additional requirements vary depending on the new visa type (refer to the Visa Status Manual for details).
Special Case (F-4 Overseas Koreans)
- Applicants changing to F-4 (Overseas Korean) who have resided abroad for more than 6 consecutive months after being granted stay in Korea must submit a Criminal Background Certificate from the overseas country.
- In this case, online application is not allowed; must apply in person at the Immigration Office.
Exemptions from background check requirement (still eligible for online application):
- Overseas Koreans aged 60 or above, or 13 or below
- Patriots and their families (including independence patriots)
- Overseas Koreans with special public contributions
â» Immigration officers may request additional documents if deemed necessary.
3. Fees
- KRW 119,000 (non-refundable once processed)
4. Processing Procedure
Online Application (HiKorea)
- Submit application online
- Pay fee
- Immigration Office review & processing
- Check application results
- Print approval notice
- Apply for new Alien Registration Card (ARC)
In-person Application (with reservation)
- Make a reservation
- Visit the Immigration Office or branch
- Submit application
- Application received
- Processing
5. Application & Processing Time
- Visit reservations: Available year-round, until 1 day before the planned visit date within the visa validity period
- Processing time: Within 1 month from date of application
6. Competent Authorities
- Processing office: Local Immigration Office or branch
- Supervising authority: Ministry of Justice, Immigration Policy Headquarters, Stay Management Division
- Contact: Immigration Contact Center, dial 1345
7. Legal Basis
- Immigration Control Act, Article 24
- Enforcement Decree, Article 30
8. Important Notes
- E-7-4 (K-Point Expansion) and E-7-4R: Applications only via online system (HiKorea), not in person.
- If the applicant has been criminally punished in Korea, online application is not available (must apply in person). Exception: if already reviewed under Immigrationâs criminal case examination process.
- Approval is not guaranteed. Applicants are advised to consult the Immigration Office before submitting.
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| ì²ëŠ¬êž°êŽ | êŽí ì¶ì êµÂ·ìžêµìžêŽì ëë ì¶ì¥ì |
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| ì íë²íž | ìžêµìžì¢ í©ìëŽìŒí°(êµë²ììŽ 1345) |
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