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Report a change of address 체류지 변경신고

If you are a registered foreigner and you move to a new home, you must report your new address (체류지 변경신고) within 15 days after you move in. There is no fee. You can report at the immigration office or the district office (주민센터 or city/district office) of your new address, or online on HiKorea.

Last checked 2026-11-03 · Legal basis: Immigration Act Art. 36 and Enforcement Decree Art. 45

15 daysto report after you move in
Freeno fee
3 daysprocessing time online (weekdays)
1345call the Immigration Contact Center for help

Do I need to report?

Answer 2 quick questions.

Question 1 of 2

Are you a registered foreigner with a Residence Card (외국인등록증)?

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If you stay 90 days or less and are not registered, this report does not apply to you.

Question 2 of 2

Did you move to a new address in Korea?

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You do not need to report if your address did not change.

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Report your new address within 15 days after you move in. Follow the steps below.

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  1. 1

    Prepare your papers

    You do thisSoon after you move in

    Gather your ID and proof that you live at the new address.

    !The 15 days count from the day you move in, so do not wait.
    Gov24: address change report ↗
  2. 2

    Choose where to report

    You do thisWithin 15 days

    You can report at the immigration office that covers your new address, at the district or city office (시/군/구청) or neighborhood office (읍/면/동 주민센터) of the new address, or online on HiKorea. The online route is open on weekdays 07:00 to 22:00.

    !If you are past the 15 days, do not use the online route. Go to the immigration office of your new address and ask 1345 if unsure.
  3. 3

    Report your new address

    You do thisWithin 15 days of moving in

    Give your documents to the officer, or upload them online. There is no fee.

    !Not reporting in time can lead to a fine. Ask 1345 if you are late.
  4. 4

    Check it is done

    The agency does thisUp to 3 days for online reports

    For online reports, the office processes your case within 3 days, not counting weekends and holidays. Check the result on HiKorea.

    !Keep your confirmation. If something is missing, the office will ask you to add it on HiKorea.

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If you are an overseas Korean (F-4)

  • Gov24 lists a 14-day period for overseas Koreans (F-4) who must report a change of residence.
  • Registered foreigners with a Residence Card use the 15-day period. Check with 1345 if you are unsure which applies.

Children under 17

  • For a child under 17, a parent can report for the child.
  • If your family is registered under one household head (F-3), the household head can report for the whole family at once.

Who to call

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Immigration Contact Center1345

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