Immigration Duties

All non-Korean students at SNU must fully comply with immigration duties that are required by laws and policies of Ministry of Justice.

General Inquiries

Report of Change in Foreign Resident Registration Information

After the foreign resident registration, if there are any changes in your personal information (such as, residential address and passport number), you must report it to the immigration office within 14 days from the date of change. This application is free of charge and can be filed by visiting the immigration office (reservation required), visiting the local district office (e.g. community service center), or online through HiKorea website. Unless you report it within 14 days, you may be fined.

Alteration of Residence

When you move your residential place before you leave Korea, you must report the change in your address to the immigration office within 14 days from the move-in date that is stated on the contract.

Change of Information on the Foreign Resident Registration

If there occurs any change in your personal information, especially your passport number, you must report it to the immigration office within 14 days.