Users’ Guide on e-Application process via

the ‘HIKOREA’ website(WWW.HIKOREA.GO.KR)(영문)

□ e-Application – Visa Extension

▪ Types of Visa applicable : Artist(D-1), Student(D-2), General Trainee(D-4), Journalism(D-5), Religion(D-6), Supervisor(D-7), International trade(D-9), Job Seeking(D-10), Professor(E-1), Foreign language instructor(E-2), Research(E-3), Technology transfer(E-4), Professional employment(E-5), Art and Performance(E-6), Non-professional employment(E-9), Visiting or joining family(F-1), Accompanying spouse/child(F-3), Overseas Korean(F-4), Working holiday(H-1), Working Visit(H-2)

▪ Deadline for Visa application : Until 3 days before expiry

▪ In the case of System Errors : Call Immigration Contact Center(1345, no any local number needed)

▪ Required documents for Registered Aliens’ Visa extension

Documents proving the current residence, each visa’s required documents

▪ e-Application Fee 48,000 won(non-refundable if the process is normally closed)

※ Compared to the on-site fee(60,000 won), 20% discount is granted.

▪ e-Application Processing flow

① Application -> ② Fee payment -> ③ Required documents upload -> ④ Screening procedure-> ⑤ Result notification (My page > Result for e-Application)

▪ Application time : From 7:00 to 22:00 (Mon – Fri)

▪ Processing duration : Within 14 days from application date (Normally 3 days expected)

□ E-application – Available applications

▪ Extension of stay for registered foreigners

▪ Notification of change in registration information

▪ Notification of change of residence

▪ Notification of domestic residence for Korean nationals that are residing overseas

▪ Notification of changes in workplace for E-9 visa holder, and so forth

<Enquiries : ☎ 1345 Immigration Contact Center>