Change of Address for Foreigners and Foreign Residents

• Summary
  • This section is for foreigners and foreign residents who need to submit their new address to the gu office ,Korea Immigration Service and/or 'dong' community center after a change of address.
• For
  • Foreigners and foreign residents who have moved to a new address.
• How to Apply
  • Visit the office in person or its website (www.hikorea.go.kr)
• Office in Charge
  • Actual Office: Local "gu" office (Civil Application Office), Korea Immigration Office or 'dong' community center.
  • Website: e-government for foreigners (www.hikorea.go.kr)
• Reporting Period
  • Within 14 days of moving to a new address (including weekends and holidays).

    ※ After 14 days, report only to the local Korea Immigration Office, and a fine may be imposed.

• Documents

  Documents : Visitor, Change of Address (Foreigners), Change of Address (Foreign Residents)

  Visitor	Change of Address (Foreigners)	Change of Address (Foreign Residents)
  Applicant himself/herself	① Change of Residence Application Form ② Foreigner Registration Card ③ Original copy that confirming the change of address (Rental Agreement, etc...)	① Change of Residence Application ② Domestic Residence Report and Passport ③ Original copy of the document that confirms change of address (Rental Agreement, etc...)
  Proxy(Family Members Included)	※ ① ~ ③ ④ Power of Attorney ⑤ ID of the proxy ⑥ Document that verifies the relationship (Family Registration, Employment Certificate, etc...)

• Processing Time
  • Instant
• Inquiries
  • Immigration Office (Hotline: 1345)