Extending Your Stay
You must apply to ‘extend’ before your stay expires to remain legal. If your period lapses, you become an overstayer and may face penalties or departure. You can usually apply from about 4 months before expiry, and registered foreigners can often apply online via Hi Korea e-government.
What to prepare
- Passport and ARC
- Integrated application form (stay extension application)
- Proof of your purpose (employment/enrollment certificate, income, etc. — varies by status)
- Proof of your residence/address (if required)
- Fee
How to proceed
- 1Check your expiry date — you can usually apply from about 4 months before (prepare early)
- 2Apply online via Hi Korea e-government, or book a visit (Apply → Reservation)
- 3Prepare documents for your status (attach scans if applying online)
- 4After submission, check the result (you can track progress in your Hi Korea My Page)
- 5Once approved, your new period of stay is reflected
Tips
- ⚠️ Always apply before your stay expires — overstaying even by a day can mean penalties or departure as an illegal resident.
- Visit slots fill up near expiry, so apply early (online applications also take time to process).
- ⚠️ Required documents, the application window, and fees vary by visa/situation — confirm with ☎1345 or Hi Korea.
- While an extension is pending, holding a receipt usually keeps your stay legal (check details with immigration).
Key contacts
- Immigration Contact Center ☎1345 (weekdays, multilingual)
- Hi Korea e-government www.hikorea.go.kr
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This is general information and has no legal force. Residence rules differ by visa, nationality, and situation and change often — always verify with official sources (Immigration Contact Center ☎1345, Hi Korea, an administrative agent).
Last updated: 2026-06-09