Complete Guide to Reporting Changes for International Students in Korea
1. What Is a âReport of Changeâ for Foreign Students?
A Report of Change in Registration Information refers to the legal obligation of foreign residents â including students â to notify the Immigration Office when their personal or academic information changes (e.g., school, address, passport number, phone number).
This is not just a formal procedure; it is a legal requirement under Korean immigration law.
2. Legal Basis
- Article 36 (1) of the Immigration Control Act
A registered foreigner shall report any change in registered particulars to the head of the Immigration Office or the local government office within 15 days of the change.
- Article 102 of the Enforcement Rule of the Immigration Control Act
Failure to report or late reporting may result in a fine of up to KRW 1,000,000.
3. Who Must Report
| Category | Visa Type | Applicable Persons |
|---|---|---|
| D-2 | Student Visa | University, graduate, or exchange students |
| D-4 | General Training | Language trainees, technical trainees |
| Others | F-1, F-3 | Dependents of foreign students |
4. Changes That Must Be Reported
| Type of Change | Description | Reporting Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Address Change | Moving to a new residence or dormitory | Within 15 days |
| 2. School Transfer | Transferring to another university or institute | Within 15 days after approval |
| 3. Major / Department Change | Changing academic major or degree program | Within 15 days |
| 4. Passport Renewal | New passport number or expiration date | Within 15 days |
| 5. Contact Number Change | New phone number or email | Immediately or within 15 days |
| 6. Academic Status Change | Leave of absence, return to school, or withdrawal | Immediately after change |
5. How to Report
| Method | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Online (HiKorea e-Application) | www.hikorea.go.kr â âe-Applicationâ â âReport of Change in Registrationâ | Available for most changes such as address, passport, contact info |
| 2. In-Person (Visit) | Visit your local Immigration Office | Required for school transfer or academic changes |
| 3. School Reporting | Some universities can report changes on behalf of students | Check with the international office |
6. Required Documents
| No. | Document | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Report of Change Form | Available at Immigration Office or HiKorea |
| 2 | Passport and Alien Registration Card | Original + copy |
| 3 | Proof of Change | e.g., lease contract, new passport copy, transfer letter |
| 4 | Certificate of Enrollment or Academic Status | For academic-related changes |
| 5 | Power of Attorney | When reported by a representative or administrative attorney |
7. Penalties for Failure to Report
| Violation | Fine Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Late address report (over 1 month) | KRW 100,000â300,000 |
| Passport information not updated | KRW 100,000 |
| School transfer not reported | Up to KRW 1,000,000 |
| Repeated violations | Higher fines may apply |
(Based on Article 98 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Control Act)
8. Step-by-Step Process
- Identify the change (address, school, passport, etc.)
- Prepare necessary documents
- Submit the report within 15 days via HiKorea or Immigration Office
- Upload or submit supporting documents
- Wait for confirmation (SMS or email notification once approved)
9. Practical Tips from Administrative Experts
- Address Change: Easily reported online through HiKorea. School or major changes require prior approval from both your university and Immigration.
- Passport Renewal: Report immediately after receiving the new passport. The passport number and validity period must match.
- If you missed the deadline, submit a written explanation (statement of reason) â this can reduce fines by 30â50%.
- Administrative attorneys can assist with:
- HiKorea account setup
- Multiple report filings
- Long-term visa management and extension
10. Conclusion
For international students in Korea, reporting changes to registration information is a legal duty, not an option. Students holding D-2 or D-4 visas must report any changes in address, school, passport, or contact details within 15 days.
Failure to comply may lead to fines, visa extension delays, or even disqualification from future applications. To maintain lawful and stable residence in Korea, always keep your registration information updated.
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2. ë²ì 귌거
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3. ì ê³ ëìì
| êµ¬ë¶ | ë¹ì ì¢ ë¥ | ëì |
|---|---|---|
| D-2 | ì í | ëí(ì)ì, êµííì, ë³µìíìì |
| D-4 | ìŒë°ì°ì | ìŽíì°ìì, ì§ì íë šì |
| êž°í | F-1, F-3 ë± | ì íì ê°ì¡± ëë°ì í¬íš ê°ë¥ |
4. ì ê³ íŽìŒ íë 죌ì ë³ê²œì¬í
| êµ¬ë¶ | ì ê³ ì¬ì | ì ê³ êž°í |
|---|---|---|
| â 죌ì ë³ê²œ | ê±°ì£Œì§ ìŽì ì (êž°ìì¬ â ìì·š ë±) | ë³ê²œìŒë¡ë¶í° 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ |
| â¡ íêµ ë³ê²œ / ì í | ëí ëë ìŽíì ë³ê²œ ì | íê° ëë ì¹ìž í 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ |
| ⢠ì ê³µ / í곌 ë³ê²œ | ì ê³µ ëë íì곌ì ë³ê²œ ì | 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ |
| ⣠ì¬ê¶ ì 볎 ë³ê²œ | ì¬ê¶ë²íž, ì íšêž°ê° ë³ê²œ ì | 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ |
| †ì°ëœì² ë³ê²œ | íŽëí° ë²íž ë³ê²œ ì | ìŠì ëë 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ |
| ⥠ì§ëêµì / íì ë³ê²œ | íŽí, ë³µí, ì ì ë± íì ë³ë | ë³ë ìŠì ì ê³ |
5. ì ê³ ë°©ë²
| êµ¬ë¶ | ë°©ë² | ë¹ê³ |
|---|---|---|
| 1. ì ì믌ì (ìšëŒìž ì ê³ ) | íìŽìœëЬì(www.hikorea.go.kr) â [ì ì믌ì] â [ë±ë¡ì¬í ë³ê²œì ê³ ] | ì¬ê¶, ì°ëœì², 죌ì ë³ê²œ ë± ëë¶ë¶ ê°ë¥ |
| 2. 방묞ì ê³ (ì€íëŒìž) | êŽí ì¶ì êµÂ·ìžêµìžì² 방묞 | íêµ ë³ê²œ, ì í, íì ë³ë ë± ë³µì¡í ì¬íì 방묞 íì |
| 3. íêµ íì ëŽë¹ì ìŒêŽì ê³ | ìŒë¶ ëíì êµì êµë¥íìŽ íì ëì ìŒêŽ ì ê³ ê°ë¥ | ëš, ìì íìž íì |
6. 구ë¹ìë¥
| êµ¬ë¶ | ìë¥ëª | ë¹ê³ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ë±ë¡ì¬í ë³ê²œì ê³ ì | ì¶ì êµì² ìì ëë íìŽìœëЬì ìì |
| 2 | ì¬ê¶ ë° ìžêµìžë±ë¡ìŠ | ì볞 ë° ì¬ë³ž |
| 3 | ë³ê²œì ìŠëª íë ìë¥ | ì: ì ì ì ê³ ì, íêµ ì ííê°ì, ì¬ê¶ì¬ë³ž ë± |
| 4 | ì¬íìŠëª ì ëë íì ë³ë íìžì | íêµ êŽë š ë³ê²œ ì íì |
| 5 | ììì¥ (ë늬ì ê³ ì) | íì ì¬ ëë íêµ ëí ì ì²šë¶ |
7. 곌íë£ ë¶ê³Œ êž°ì€
| ìë°íì | 곌íë£ êžì¡ (ìì) |
|---|---|
| 죌ì ë³ê²œ 믞ì ê³ (1ê°ì ìŽê³Œ) | 10ë§~30ë§ ì |
| ì¬ê¶ì 볎 믞ì ê³ | 10ë§ ì |
| íêµ ë³ê²œ 믞ì ê³ | ìµë 100ë§ ì |
| ë°ë³µ ìë° | ê°ì€ ë¶ê³Œ ê°ë¥ |
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8. ì ê³ ì ì°š ììœ
- ë³ê²œ ì¬ì€ ë°ì (죌ì, ì¬ê¶, íêµ ë±)
- 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ ì ê³ ì€ë¹
- íìŽìœëЬì ë¡ê·žìž â âë±ë¡ì¬í ë³ê²œì ê³ â íŽëŠ
- ìë¥ ì ë¡ë (ì ê³ ì, ìŠë¹ìë¥ ë±)
- ì²ëЬ 결곌 íìž (ì¹ìž ìë£ ì 묞ì ëë ìŽë©ìŒ ìëŽ)
9. íì ì¬ ì€ë¬Ž í
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- ì¬ê¶ ì¬ë°êž ììë ë²ížì ì íšêž°ê°ìŽ ëªšë ë¬ëŒì§ë¯ë¡ ë°ëì âì¬ê¶ì 볎 ë³ê²œì ê³ â륌 ë³ëë¡ íŽìŒ í©ëë€.
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- íì ì¬ ëíì íµíŽ íìŽìœëЬì ê³ì ë±ë¡, ë€ì€ íêµë³ê²œ, ì¥êž° 첎ë¥êŽëЬê¹ì§ ìŒêŽ ìììŽ ê°ë¥í©ëë€.
10. ê²°ë¡
ì íì ë±ë¡ì¬í ë³ê²œì ê³ ë ëšìí íì ì ì°šê° ìëëŒ ë²ì ì묎ì ëë€. í¹í D-2, D-4 ë¹ì ìì§ìë 죌ì·íêµÂ·ì¬ê¶Â·ì°ëœì² ë³ê²œ ì ë°ëì 15ìŒ ìŽëŽ ì ê³ íŽìŒ íë©°, ìŽë¥Œ ìíí í멎 첎ë¥êž°ê° ì°ì¥ ëë ë¹ìì°ì¥ ì¬ì¬ ì ë¶ìŽìµì ë°ì ì ììµëë€.
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