A change of address report in Korea is a topic the official immigration guidance touches only indirectly. The pages reviewed for this article describe the Foreign Resident Registration system and a rule on reporting a new visa status, but they do not name or describe a separate address-change procedure. This guide sticks closely to what the official pages actually say, and marks clearly where the exact process for an address update is not spelled out.
This guide explains who must register under the Foreign Resident Registration system, what deadlines the sources do give, and what you must report immediately if your visa status changes. Where the source guidance does not give an exact deadline, fee, or procedure for moving to a new address, this guide says so directly and points you to the official page to confirm. Getting these rules right matters, because Foreign Resident Registration affects your legal status while you stay in Korea.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Who Foreign Resident Registration applies to | Foreigners staying more than 90 days (long-term stay) or holding Permanent Residency |
| Confirmed reporting trigger | Being granted a new visa status, or permission for a change of status |
| Deadline for a status-change report | Immediately after being notified of the new status |
| Deadline for first-time registration | Within 90 days of arrival |
| Address-change procedure | Not separately described in the reviewed guidance; check the official page |
| General online application channel | HiKorea’s online application services (for immigration and stay matters generally) |
| Who is exempt from registration | A-1, A-2, A-3 diplomatic/official-business holders and their families, plus other categories set by the Ministry of Justice |
| Cost | Not stated in the reviewed guidance; check the official page |
Who Needs to File a Change of Address Report in Korea
The official guidance reviewed for this article does not use the term change of address report, and it does not describe moving-home procedures. What it does describe is the Foreign Resident Registration system, which covers foreigners intending to stay in Korea for more than 90 days after entry, and also a former Korean who lost Korean nationality, or a foreigner born in Korea, who is given residence status and intends to stay more than 90 days. If you fall under this system, any reporting rules that apply to you come from Foreign Resident Registration, not from a separately named address-change process.
Not everyone has to register, and the exemptions matter because they show who these rules do not apply to.
- Those carrying out Diplomacy (A-1), Official business (A-2), or Conventions/Agreements (A-3), and their family members
- Those undertaking diplomatic, industrial, or other important duties for national security, their family members, and other foreigners the Minister of Justice finds unnecessary to register
- Canadian nationals intending to stay less than 6 months under Cultural Arts (D-1), Religious Affairs (D-6), Family visitation (F-1), Dependent Family (F-3), or Miscellaneous (G-1) status
| Stay category | What it means |
|---|---|
| Short-term stay | Limited, up to 90 days of stay |
| Long-term stay | Limited, more than 91 days of stay |
| Permanent Residency | Unlimited period of stay |
Long-term stay and Permanent Residency are the categories that must register as a foreigner, or file a Domestic Residency Report, within 90 days of arrival.
The Deadline for a Change of Address Report in Korea
The guidance reviewed for this article does not give an exact number of days for reporting a change of address after a move. It confirms two different deadlines instead: first-time registration is due within 90 days of arrival, and any grant of a new visa status, or permission for a change of status, must be reported immediately after you are notified of it.
⚠️ Because no specific address-change deadline appears on the pages reviewed, confirm the current requirement directly with HiKorea or your local Immigration Office before you rely on it.
Do not assume the 90-day arrival deadline also covers a later move to a new address. That 90-day period is about registering for the first time after you arrive in Korea, not about updating your details afterward.
Where to Get Confirmed Information About This Report
HiKorea provides online application services for immigration and stay matters in general, but the reviewed guidance does not confirm that this is the specific channel for an address-change report. Your local or district Immigration Office is named as a contact point for other Foreign Resident Registration matters, including reporting a change in visa status. Treat both as starting points to confirm the correct process, not as confirmed channels for an address-change report specifically.
- Online: HiKorea’s application services, for immigration and stay matters generally
- In person: your local or district Immigration Office
- By phone: the integrated call centre at 1345 (without an area code), or +82-2-1345 and +82-2-6908-1345~6 for overseas inquiries
- Check whether your visa status is covered by Foreign Resident Registration, or whether it falls under an exemption.
- If you are reporting a change in visa status, be ready to report it immediately after you are notified of the new status.
- For an address change specifically, ask HiKorea or your local Immigration Office directly about the current procedure, since the reviewed guidance does not spell this out.
- Ask about any documents or fees that apply to your case, since these are not itemized in the reviewed guidance.
The reviewed guidance does not list a fee for a change of address report in Korea. If a fee applies, it will be set out on the official page or by the immigration office handling your case.
What Else Must Be Reported to Immigration
A change of address is not the only update the sources discuss. If you are granted a new visa status, or permission for a change of status, you must report this immediately after you are notified of it, and this duty applies regardless of how long you have already been registered.
For example, a Canadian national holding a B-2 (Tourism/Transit) visa who applies for a change of status after five months in Korea must register upon that application being granted. The same immediate-reporting rule applies more generally whenever your status changes.
| Change | When to report |
|---|---|
| First-time foreigner registration (long-term stay or Permanent Residency) | Within 90 days of arrival |
| Grant of a new status, or permission for a status change | Immediately after being notified of the new status |
| Change of address | Not confirmed in the reviewed guidance; check the official page |
Common Mistakes and What Depends on Your Case
Requirements around this process are not the same for everyone. Whether you must register at all, and what you must report afterward, depends on your visa status and whether you fall under one of the exemptions.
- Assuming the guidance defines a specific change of address report, when it actually only describes Foreign Resident Registration and status-change reporting
- Assuming the 90-day registration deadline for new arrivals also applies to a later address update
- Waiting to report a change of visa status instead of reporting it immediately after notification
- Not checking whether your visa category is exempt before assuming registration rules apply
- Not confirming the current procedure, fee, or required documents with HiKorea or the local Immigration Office
Because these details depend on visa type and on the specific immigration office handling your case, treat this guide as a starting point and confirm the specifics that apply to your own situation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Korea have a specific change of address report for foreigners?
The guidance reviewed for this article does not name a separate change of address report. Instead, the closest official process described is registering as a foreigner, or filing a Domestic Residency Report, within 90 days of your arrival, and reporting any later status change immediately. Check the official page, or ask HiKorea or your local Immigration Office, for the current requirement on address changes.
What is the deadline for reporting a change of visa status?
You must report a new visa status, or permission for a change of status, immediately after you are notified of it. This is separate from the 90-day deadline that applies to first-time foreigner registration after arrival.
Where can I get confirmed information about a change of address report in Korea?
HiKorea’s online application services cover immigration and stay matters generally, and your local or district Immigration Office handles other Foreign Resident Registration matters in person. You can also call the integrated helpline for a general immigration inquiry, though the reviewed pages do not say whether it covers address changes specifically, so ask directly before you rely on either channel.
Do all foreigners in Korea need to register with immigration?
No. Exemptions include diplomatic and official-business visa holders (A-1, A-2, A-3) and their family members, and certain other categories such as Canadian nationals on short stays under particular visa types.
Is there a fee for this report?
The reviewed guidance does not state a fee. Confirm the current cost, if any, with HiKorea or your local Immigration Office.
Start by checking whether your visa status falls under Foreign Resident Registration, or under one of the exemptions. Because the reviewed guidance does not spell out a specific change of address report in Korea, confirm the current procedure, deadline, and any fee directly with HiKorea or your local Immigration Office before you rely on this guide. Report any change in your visa status immediately after notification, since that rule is stated clearly in the official guidance, and keep in mind that requirements can vary by visa type, so treat the quick facts above as a starting checklist rather than a final answer.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Rules, fees and required documents in Korea change often, and some depend on your visa type and district office. Always confirm the current details on the official pages below before you go.