Important Notice
According to Korean law, to reside in Korea for more than 3 months, you must apply for an Alien Registration Card(ARC) within
90 days of arriving in Korea. This permit is required regardless of your visa status, and it is of your advantage to obtain it as soon as possible. When you leave Korea during the semester for a short period, you must bring your Alien Registration Card with you
to maintain your D-2 visa for re-entry to Korea. If you leave without having Alien Registration Card your visa will be expired
regardless of your stay and you may not be able to enter the country or you may need to re-issue your ARC.
Below are the required documents you need in order to apply for ARC.
※ NOTE: if you do not apply for your ARC, you may be subjected to a fine, so do apply for the ARC upon your arrival in Korea
with the right visa.
90 days of arriving in Korea. This permit is required regardless of your visa status, and it is of your advantage to obtain it as soon as possible. When you leave Korea during the semester for a short period, you must bring your Alien Registration Card with you
to maintain your D-2 visa for re-entry to Korea. If you leave without having Alien Registration Card your visa will be expired
regardless of your stay and you may not be able to enter the country or you may need to re-issue your ARC.
Below are the required documents you need in order to apply for ARC.
※ NOTE: if you do not apply for your ARC, you may be subjected to a fine, so do apply for the ARC upon your arrival in Korea
with the right visa.
Required Documents
- Application form (Appendix 2 or Download from www.hikorea.go.kr)
- Passport (Both original and photocopy)
- A copy of visa page
- Color passport photo (3.5cm * 4.5cm)(Appendix 8)
- A certificate of studentship
- A medical certificate of tuberculosis examination result (19 specific nationalities ONLY)
- A certificate of tuition fee payment – If you apply for registration before admission
- Fee (30,000 KRW) - Scan and submit the passport to The Immigration Office ATM and pay
Tuberculosis Medical Examination and Issuance of Medical Certificate for Alien Registration
The Ministry of Justice requires that D-2 visa holders from specific countries to submit a tuberculosis medical certificate
for alien registration.
The requirement applies to the following countries:
The Ministry of Justice requires that D-2 visa holders from specific countries to submit a tuberculosis medical certificate
for alien registration.
The requirement applies to the following countries:
※ Subject: Foreigners from 19 countries below, categorized as Tuberculosis high-risk by WHO (as of October, 2018)
China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Pakistan, Malaysia, East Timor, Kyrgyzstan, Laos
※ Type of Certificate
Medical Certificate for Tuberculosis examination result issued within 3 months by a community health center
Medical Certificate for Tuberculosis examination result issued within 3 months by a community health center
※ Process and Requirements
- Visit the local community health center (Ewha Students go to Seodaemun-gu Health Center)
- Register for the examination in the service room with your ID Photo, medical report and passport containing a valid D-2 visa
- Take the chest X-Ray examination for tuberculosis
- Receive a medical certificate (at least 1 day after examination)
※ Seodaemun-gu Health Center Location
- Address: Yeonhee-road 242, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- Bus info:
- Address: Yeonhee-road 242, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- Bus info:
- Departure at Ewha Main Gate: Take Green Bus 7017 or 567 or Local Bus Seodaemun 03,
Get on at ʻShin-chon Train Stationʼ, Get off at ʻSeodaemun-gu Health Centerʼ - Departure at Ewha Back Gate: Take Green Bus 7017 or 567, Get on at “Ewha Middle School”,
Get off at “Seodaemun-gu Health Center”
Regulations on Alien Registration Card Return
You should observe the expiration date on your alien registration card. You should not hold an expired ARC and violations can result in fines or re-entry/visa achievement/visa extension failure. It is the responsibility of the student to understand and abide by immigration
regulations. Please be aware of your responsibilities regarding sojourn and visa issues.
Reasons for returning Alien Registration Card:
You must return your Alien registration card in the following situation.
regulations. Please be aware of your responsibilities regarding sojourn and visa issues.
Reasons for returning Alien Registration Card:
You must return your Alien registration card in the following situation.
- Upon final departure (when you cannot maintain current enrolled student status as following applications such as Leave of Absence, Graduation, Voluntary Withdrawal, not registered etc.)
- Upon acquiring Korean citizenship (return within 15 days of citizenship acquisition)
- In case of death (within 15 days of acknowledgement of the death / within 30 days of the death)