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Re-entry Permit

Re-entry Permit (Multiple)

Re-entry Permit (Multiple)

Persons Exempted from Re-entry Permit
  • Eligibility: Persons falling under any of the following (ⓐ to ⓓ) are exempted from the Re-Entry Permit and will be allowed to re-enter the ROK within the relevant period, without obtaining a Re-entry Permit
    ⓐ Registered Foreign Resident: Diplomat (A-1) through International Agreement (A-3), Korean Arts and Culture (D-1) through Dependent Family (F-3), Marriage Migrant (F-6) through Work and Visit (H-2) status holders, for Re-entry into the ROK within 1 year from the date of departure
    ※ Re-entry will be allowed until the validity of stay for persons with period of stay of less than l year
    ⓑ Permanent Resident (F-5): For re-entry within 2 years from the date of departure
    ⓒ Overseas Korean (F-4): For re-entry within authorized period of stay
    ⓓ Holders of Refugee Travel Document: For re-entry within validity period of the document
Persons required to apply for Multiple Re-entry Permit
  • Eligibility: Registered foreigners (A-1 to A-3, D-1 to F-3, F-6 to H-2 status holders) should apply for a multiple Re-entry Permit to re-enter the ROK after spending for more than 1 year and up to 2 years abroad from the date of departure
  • How to Apply: Through in-person visits to immigration office, by proxy application through administrative agency, e-Application services on the HiKorea website (www.hikorea.go.kr)
  • Required Documents and Fees
    ❍ (Documents to Submit) Passport, Foreign Resident Registration
    Card (Residence Card), Application Form
    ※ Persons with type A status (A-1, A-2, A-3) are required to additionally submit a document proving the incumbency period such as diplomatic identification card, official letter of cooperation from Embassy, certificate of employment
    ❍ (Fees) 50,000 KRW
    ※ Persons exempted from fees
    ◎ Nationals from Argentina (aged 14 years or less Only), Taiwan, Tunisia
    ◎ Scholarship students invited by government such as Korean Arts and Culture (D-1), Student (D-2), General Trainee (D-4) status holders who have submitted a certificate of scholarship or those with exemption request from the relevant organization
    ◎ Diplomat (A-1), Foreign Government Official (A-2), International Agreement (A-3), Corporate Investor (D-8) Status holders

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