Reporting an Address Change
Registered foreigners who move must report the new address within 14 days. Report at the community center (eup/myeon/dong) of your new address or at an immigration office, or file online via Hi Korea / Gov24. Keep the residence info on your ARC up to date to avoid fines and to receive mail and bills correctly.
What to bring
- ARC
- Proof of the new address (lease, dorm confirmation, etc.)
- (Online) a digital certificate / simple authentication
Step by step
- 1Get ready to report within 14 days of moving
- 2Visit the community center for your new address or an immigration office
- 3Or file online via Hi Korea / Gov24
- 4Confirm the residence info on your ARC is updated
Tips
- ⚠️ Missing the 14-day deadline can bring a fine — report as soon as you move.
- A resident-registration at the community center often updates your stay address too — do it together.
- An accurate address avoids problems with visa extensions and official mail.
- Get the fixed date (deposit protection) along with your resident registration when renting.
Key contacts
- Immigration Contact Center ☎1345 (multilingual)
- Hi Korea www.hikorea.go.kr
- Gov24 www.gov.kr
Related guides
This is general guidance and may change over time. Always verify the latest details with the official source before applying.
Last updated: 2026-06-09