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Residence Card (RC) Application Guide (Updated) All non-Korean exchange and visiting students at SGU must complete their foreign resident registration at the immigration office within 90 days of arrival in Korea.

Application Procedure

• Method: You must make a reservation in advance through HiKorea before visiting the immigration office.
• Application Fee: 35,000 KRW (Effective for all applications since Jan 1, 2025). Ministry of Justice Fee Increase Notice
• Note: Existing cards remain valid until their expiration date; the new fee applies only to new issuances or reissuances.

Required Documents

• Common Documents: Integrated Application Form, Passport, Certificate of Enrollment (issued by SGU), and application fee
• Proof of Residence: Dormitory Residence Certificate (issued via mySGU) or Housing Lease Contract
• TB Test Result: Mandatory for students from high TB-burden countries (approximately 35 countries, including China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.) who did not submit TB results during visa application

Helpful Tips

• Mobile Residence Card: After receiving the IC-embedded physical card, you can issue a digital version via the Mobile ID App for added convenience
• Group Application: At the beginning of each semester, the SGU Office of International Affairs (OIA) often opens an online group application period through a partner agency (e.g., HireVisa), allowing applications without an in-person immigration visit

Loss & Reissuance

If you lose your card, you must apply for reissuance within 14 days. The fee is also 35,000 KRW.

Eligibility & Enrollment Timing

• Study (D-2) & School Students (D-4-3)
  • First Entry: Enrolled on the date of foreign resident registration
  • Re-entry: Enrolled on the re-entry date
• General Training (D-4): Enrolled 6 months after the entry date
• Overseas Korean Students: Enrolled on the date of school admission (proof of enrollment required)

Enrollment Procedure

• Automatic Subscription: Students are automatically enrolled by NHIS once registration is completed
• Documentation: NHIS card and guidance will be mailed to your Korean address
• Visit an NHIS Center if you:
  • Wish to pay insurance contributions together with family members (spouse/minor children)
  • Hold an F-4 visa
  • Need to report changes (address, passport, or visa)

Contributions (Insurance Fees)

• Monthly Contribution (2026): Approximately 77,000 ~ 79,000 KRW (estimated based on the 2026 premium rate of 7.19%)
• Due Date: Pre-payment for the following month is due by the 25th of the current month
• Payment Methods: Automatic bank transfer (recommended), NHIS website, bank, or NHIS office

Insurance Benefits

• Equal Coverage: Same benefits as Korean citizens, including dental care, oriental medicine, and health check-ups
• General Health Check-ups: Provided every two years based on birth year
• Example: In 2026, individuals born in even-numbered years (e.g., 1998, 2000) are eligible for free check-ups, including cervical cancer screening for female students

Consequences of Non-payment

• Benefit Restrictions: Medical benefits are suspended from the 1st day of the following month until payment is completed
• Visa Restrictions: Immigration authorities may refuse visa extensions
• Seizure: Compulsory collection measures (such as asset seizure) may be taken if payment is significantly delayed

Contact

• NHIS Hotline: 1577-1000 (Korean) / 033-811-2000 (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Uzbek)
• Seoul Center: 3rd Floor, Sindorim Techno-Mart, 97 Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

General Inquiries

• Telephone: Dial 1345 (Immigration Contact Center) – Services available in Korean, English, and other languages
• Website: HiKorea (Official Immigration Portal)

Report of Change in Foreign Resident Registration Information

If any of the following information changes after registration, it must be reported within 14 days. Failure to report may result in a fine.

• Reportable Items: Residential address, passport information (number, issuance date, expiration date)
• How to Report:
  • Online via HiKorea
  • Visit the jurisdictional Immigration Office (reservation required)
  • Visit a local community service center (address changes only)
• Fee: Free of charge

Re-entry Permit

Most long-term residents (including D-2 visa holders) planning to leave Korea and return must check whether a re-entry permit is required before departure.

• Exemptions: D-2 visa holders are generally exempt if they return within 1 year from the date of departure or within the remaining period of stay. Please verify your status on HiKorea.
• Required Documents: Application form, passport, residence card

Part-time Work Permit

International students must obtain prior permission from the Immigration Office before starting any part-time job. Working without authorization is illegal and may result in fines or deportation.

• Procedure:
  • Find a job and sign a Standard Labor Contract
  • Complete the Part-time Work Confirmation Form with your employer and obtain approval from the university OIA
  • Make a reservation and submit all required documents to the Immigration Office
• Important: The approval process may take over one month. You must not begin working until final approval is granted by the Immigration Office.