Category

  • Short-term SojournPeriod of sojourn of less than 90 days
  • Long-term SojournPeriod of sojourn exceeding 91 days
  • Permanent ResidenceNo restrictions to period of sojourn.

In the case of long-term sojourn and permanent resident, such person must register as foreigner or declare residency in the country.

Range of Activities for Foreigners Staying Korea

  • Foreigners can stay in Korea within the range of the status of sojourn and period of sojourn, and may not engage in political activities aside from those prescribed by law. In the event that a foreigner intends to seek employment while staying in Korea, that foreigner must have sojourn status that allows employment, and may work only in the prescribed place of work.
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Category Extension of Sojourn Activities outside of Sojourn Status Change of Status of Sojourn
Applicable Items Foreigners who intends to stay in Korea in excess of the pre-approved period of sojourn In the event that a foreigner in Korea wishes to maintain his/her status of sojourn while engaging in activities outside of the activities relevant to his/her status of sojourn In the event that a foreigner in Korea wishes to discontinue the activities that he/she is involved in and engage in activities corresponding to other statuses of sojourn
Application Period Two months before expiration of current period of sojourn to the expiration date Prior to engaging in activities corresponding to other status of sojourn Prior to engaging in activities corresponding to other status of sojourn.
In the case where a person with sojourn status of diplomat, official business, pacts, etc wish to change his/her status of sojourn, within 30 days from the date of changing the status of sojourn
Application Method The person in question or a person acting as proxy can apply in person by preparing the necessary documents at the immigration office of his/her jurisdiction. However, the person in question must be sojourning in the country at the time of application The person in question or a person acting as proxy can apply in person by preparing the necessary documents at the immigration office of his/her jurisdiction. The person in question or a person acting as proxy can apply in person by preparing the necessary documents at the immigration office of his/her jurisdiction.

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