Moved? Report Your New Address (within 15 days)
When you move in Korea, you must report your new address within 15 days. Do it yourself for free — here's the easiest way and what to prepare.
How to report (easiest first)
🏛️ Community-center move-in report (easiest)
If you file a move-in report (전입신고) at the eup/myeon/dong community center for your new home, it is often processed as your address-change report too. It's free — bring your ARC and proof of residence.
💻 Hi Korea online
On the foreigner e-government site (Hi Korea), choose 'change of residence report' and apply. You need a joint certificate (공동인증서), and it's usually processed within 3 days (excluding weekends/holidays).
🏢 Immigration office visit
Visit the immigration office that covers your new address and report there. A visit reservation is usually required, so book on Hi Korea first.
Good to know
- 📅 You must report within 15 days of moving in.
- ⚠️ Missing the deadline may lead to penalties such as a fine. Check the exact rules and amounts with immigration or ☎1345.
- 🏠 Report your address exactly (road name or lot number) so it matches your ARC. A mismatch can cause mail and paperwork problems.
- 🆓 Doing it yourself is free. We don't report for you — we only explain how.
- 🔁 You must report again each time you move.
This is general information, not legal advice. Reporting deadlines, methods, required documents, and penalties vary by visa, region, and personal situation and may change. Confirm exact details on Hi Korea (www.hikorea.go.kr) or with the immigration contact center ☎1345.