Overview
A registered foreign resident must report changes to registration particulars to the competent Immigration Office within 15 days of the change.
Reportable items are name, sex, date of birth and nationality, and changes to the passport number, date of issue and validity period. There is no fee.
Requirements, documents and periods in this article follow the Korea Immigration Service (Ministry of Justice) Foreign Residence Guide Manual (March 2026) and the Immigration Act and its Enforcement Decree/Rules (law.go.kr). The manual is supplementary guidance; approval is decided by the reviewing officer. Always confirm your own case with the competent Immigration Office.
At a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reportable items | Name, sex, date of birth and nationality; passport number, date of issue and validity |
| Deadline | Within 15 days of the change |
| Fee | None |
| Related handling | Changes of affiliated institution (including name changes) for D-1, D-2 and D-4, and name changes of the affiliated body for D-5 to D-9, are handled through this procedure |
Scope of Activity
- Reporting changes to alien registration particulars
Who Qualifies
- Registered foreign residents whose name has changed
- Registered residents whose sex, date of birth or nationality has changed
- Registered residents whose passport number, issue date or validity has changed, e.g. on renewal
- D-1, D-2 or D-4 holders who changed affiliated institution or organisation (non-profit cases)
- D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8 or D-9 holders whose affiliated institution or organisation changed its name
Required Documents
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport and ARC — no fee
- Evidence of the change (name change documents, copy of the new passport, proof of change of nationality, etc.)
Application Process
- Check eligibility — confirm your current status, career, degree and contract type match the requirements.
- Prepare documents — foreign public documents need a translator's certification plus an apostille (or consular confirmation for non-member states).
- Book a visit — reserve a slot at your Immigration Office via HiKorea (www.hikorea.go.kr), or file online where e-Application is available.
- File and pay — submit the Integrated Application Form (Form No. 34) and pay the screening fee.
- Review — respond to any request for supplementary documents within the deadline.
- Result — on approval, the period of stay and status are granted; reissue your ARC if required.
Key Points
- For the initial alien registration you need the application form (Form No. 34), the original passport, one standard photo, the fee, status-specific documents (e.g. the VAT Act business registration certificate) and proof of residence.
- Proof of residence may include a lease, an accommodation confirmation, a notice of impending expiry of stay, utility receipts or dormitory fee receipts.
- Failing to report a passport renewal can cause problems in later applications, so it is safest to report immediately after renewal.
- Documents issued in Korea must normally be dated within 3 months unless another validity period applies.
- Documents already on file in your alien registration record need not be resubmitted.
- Health certificates, drug test results and pre-employment medical reports must be submitted sealed by the issuing hospital (do not open).
- You must be in Korea when applying; leaving the country after filing may result in refusal.
- Screening fees are non-refundable once the application is accepted.
- The head of the Immigration Office may add or waive documents where necessary for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I renewed my passport — must I report it?
A. Yes. Passport number, issue date and validity are reportable, within 15 days of the change.
Q. Is there a fee?
A. No — the alien registration change report carries no fee.
Q. Does moving house fall under this report?
A. The items covered here are name, sex, date of birth, nationality and passport details. Other reporting duties such as change of residence follow a separate procedure — confirm with your Immigration Office.
Q. What is this article based on?
A. Requirements, documents and periods in this article follow the Korea Immigration Service (Ministry of Justice) Foreign Residence Guide Manual (March 2026) and the Immigration Act and its Enforcement Decree/Rules (law.go.kr). The manual is supplementary guidance; approval is decided by the reviewing officer. Always confirm your own case with the competent Immigration Office.