Hello! I have a few questions about the alien registration card. Could you please tell me if a biometric procedure is necessary/mandatory to obtain this type of card? I ask this question because I saw the fingerprint part and I would like to know more about the procedure for applying for a foreigner`s card once we arrive at the office. Does this card also have a chip (with my data or something else)? Also, is it possible for you to tell me what I need to do for identification as soon as I arrive at the airport in Korea? – As I understand it, the requirements vary from country to country. What are the office hours of the Immigration Call Centre? Hello Aminata. We recommend checking with the Korean Embassy in your area to see if there are any requirements to extend your stay once you arrive in Korea! ? Hi Trazy, I have an A-3 visa valid for 4 years. What are the requirements to receive the CRA? I want to get a postpaid SIM card and probably a Korean bank account. Thank you very much. This website uses Akismet to reduce spam. Find out how your comment data is handled. 9 – Korean male (born between 1800 and 1899) 0 – Korean (born between 1800 and 1899) 1 – Korean (born between 1900 and 1999) 2 – Korean (born between 1900 and 1999) 3 – Korean (since 2000) 4 – Korean (since 2000) 5 – Male living abroad (born between 1900 and 1999) 6 – Woman living abroad (born between 1900 and 1999) 7 – Male overseas resident (2000-present) 8 – Overseas resident (2000-present) Hello I would like to ask, If, after submitting the entire document, would we still be asked why we are asking for a Korean ID card or an interview? From 4 April 2016, you must make your reservation online if you are dealing with the Aliens Registration Office. You`re done! Now that you have your residence card, visit Trazy.com, Korea`s #1 travel store, to discover the latest exciting things to do in South Korea.

– The residence card is formerly ARC, which is the abbreviation of the aliens` registration card. The term “foreigner” has been consistently criticized for its negative connotation towards foreigners. For this reason, the Ministry of Justice has announced a revision to replace the name “alien registration card” with a more neutral name by deleting the word “foreigner”. CRAs issued on or after January 2021 will be marked as a “residence card” instead of a “foreign national registration card”. Hello, I would like to know during the stay of 90 days, we can apply Arc on the 89th day. Have this package of documents with you to apply for the foreigner registration card: ATMs at immigration offices usually do not work with foreign cards, so it is important to bring your exact registration fee in cash. You must apply in person at a local immigration office. Bring the required documents (explained in the next section). For more information about your local office as well as the latest information, please visit the official website of the Hi Korea service. (About 15 minutes walk from subway line #5 exit from Omokgyo station #7) The foreigner registration card is required for those who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days. With a tourist visa, you are only allowed to stay in Korea for up to 30 days and therefore must have a different type of visa to be eligible for the issuance of a foreigner registration card.

I hope that answers your question:) The thought of going to immigration to a foreign country can be a thrill for many. But fear not, because we have prepared this guide for all of you to make the process of applying for a residence card (formerly Alien Registration Card) as smooth as possible. So take a deep breath, read on, and take these bold steps toward immigration. Hi, Tom! Regarding your question, we strongly recommend that you contact the Immigration Contact Centre (☎1345 or +82-1345 from abroad / Weekdays only: 9-22pm KST) for more detailed information! ? The ID card used by most foreign passport holders is blue, as shown in the image above. There is a green version for permanent residents, a reddish-yellow version for Koreans born outside Korea, and a monochrome version for Korean citizens. *Residence cards issued from January 2021 onwards do not contain the word “foreigner”. You must register with an ARC if you intend to stay in Korea for more than 90 days from your date of arrival. The only exceptions are those holding diplomatic (A-1), official (A-2) or conventions/agreements (A-3) visas and family members of these visa holders. Therefore, for the vast majority of students and workers who come to Korea for more than 90 days, a CRA is essential.

You can click here if you want to know more about Korea`s visa requirements. Hi Sam! You must register with a local immigration office and apply for the foreigner registration card within 90 days of arriving in Korea. I hope that answers your question! ? Go to the second floor and give the form to the person sitting at the desk. They will then put you on a waiting list. As soon as your number is called, you will (finally) receive your residence permit. It usually takes about three to four days to get a new one. Can you go to the immigration office without an appointment and wait until there is free time? My appointment is 2 weeks later, but it takes a long time for the ARC phone, Internet, etc. to connect.