How do I register or change my address (전입신고)?

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You must report any change of address within **15 days** of moving by submitting the Report of Address Change form with your passport, alien registration card and proof of residence to the local immigration office or Si/Gun/Gu office; missing the deadline can lead to a fine of up to **1 million KRW**. Full details below.

**Details**

- **Legal deadline**: Report the new address **within 15 days** of moving【1†L23-L27】. 
- **Possible penalty**: Failure may result in an administrative fine of up to **₩1,000,000**【1†L25-L27】.

**Where to report** 
- Head of the local immigration office or foreigner management office with jurisdiction over the new residence, **or** the local Si/Gun/Gu (or Eup/Myeon/Dong) municipal office【1†L29-L31】.

**Required documents** 
- Passport 
- Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증) 
- Proof of residence (lease contract, utility bill, etc.) 
- Completed Report of Address Change application form【1†L33-L35】.

**Procedure** 
1. Gather the documents listed above. 
2. Visit the appropriate office **in person** (or use the e‑application service on HiKorea if available). 
3. Submit the form and documents; pay any applicable fee. 
4. Receive confirmation of the address change (updated alien registration).

**Special cases** 
- **Overseas Koreans (F‑4 visa)**: must report within **90 days** of entry and any subsequent change within **14 days**【1†L21-L27】. 
- **Diplomats, government officials, certain Canadians** are exempt from registration【1†L12-L15】.

**If you miss the deadline** 
- You may be subject to an administrative fine up to **₩1,000,000**【1†L25-L27】.

**Hotlines for assistance** 
- Immigration inquiries: **1345** 
- General legal aid: **132** 
- Labor issues (if related to employment): **1350** 
- Multicultural counseling: **1577‑0071**