POSTECH International Relations
In case of expiration of permission of stay, the foreigner shall receive permission for extension of stay if he/she desires to stay continuously in Korea
| WHO | Applicant |
|---|---|
| WHEN | Before the expiration |
| WHAT | Visit the immigration office or access Hi-Korea website, and application of permission for extension of status |
| WHO | Pohang branch office |
|---|---|
| WHEN | - |
| WHAT | Examination & Permission |
| WHO | Applicant |
|---|---|
| WHEN | - |
| WHAT | Visit or access Hi-Korea website, and Receiving the new status on passport and ARC |
※ For permission, the immigration office will change residence qualification affixed on the passport and descript on Alien Registration Card.
The foreigner shall apply before 4 months from the current expiration date to the expiration date.
In case of applying for the extension after the expiration date, the individual shall pay the penalty according to Article 25 of Immigration Act
In person: present the required documents to the local Immigration Office (may be applied by an appointed agent)
Online: Access Hi-Korea website
Please check the ‘Requirement’ session
Foreigners must receive permission to change of status of their stay if they want to participate in new activities which is not relevant or permitted for current status.
| WHO | Applicant |
|---|---|
| WHEN | Before engage in work or activities beyond the current visa status |
| WHAT | Visit the immigration office and application of permission for change of status |
| WHO | Pohang branch office |
|---|---|
| WHEN | - |
| WHAT | Examination & Permission |
| WHO | Applicant |
|---|---|
| WHEN | - |
| WHAT | Visit and Receiving the new status on passport and ARC |
※ For permission, the immigration office will change residence qualification affixed on the passport and descript on Alien Registration Card.
※ Application of Chang D-4 to D-2 is available online.
In order to engage in work or activities not permitted by the current status of stay, a permission to change the status must be obtained from the local Immigration Office prior to engaging in the new work or activities. If foreigners apply for the change of the status after the expiration date on ARC, a fine is imposed according to Article 25 of the Immigration Act
Present the Required documents to the local Immigration Office (may be applied by an appointed agent)
Please check the ‘Requirement’ session