Question
How do I register or change my address (전입신고)?
As of · sources retrieved from official Korean authorities
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.
The rule this rests on
Article 2 (Special Cases Concerning Time to Issue Resident Registration Certificates Following Amendment to Previous Act) | (1) | If it is necessary to issue a resident registration certificate or re-issue such certificate before the resident registration certificate is issued under the Amendment (Act No. 5987) of the Resident Registration Act, such certificate or re-issuance thereof may be issued in accordance with previous provisions. In such cases, the resident registration certificate issued
Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis where a judgment on the termination of adoptive relations becomes final and conclusive. SECTION 6 Adoption of Child through Full Adoption and Dissolution of Adoptive Relations | Article 67 (Report of Adoption of Child through Full Adoption) | | (1) | A person who intends to fully adopt a child in accordance with Article 908-2 of the Civil Act shall file a report referred to in Article 61, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of
- Legal deadline: Report the new address within 15 days of moving.
- Possible penalty: Failure may result in an administrative fine of up to ₩1,000,000.
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.
Required documents
- Passport
- Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증)
- Proof of residence (lease contract, utility bill, etc.)
- Completed Report of Address Change application form.
Procedure
- Gather the documents listed above.
- Visit the appropriate office in person (or use the e‑application service on HiKorea if available).
- Submit the form and documents; pay any applicable fee.
- 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.
- Diplomats, government officials, certain Canadians are exempt from registration.
If you miss the deadline
- You may be subject to an administrative fine up to ₩1,000,000.
Hotlines for assistance
- Immigration inquiries: 1345
- General legal aid: 132
- Labor issues (if related to employment): 1350
- Multicultural counseling: 1577‑0071
Sources fetched 2026-09-19 · Korean laws change — verify with the issuing authority before acting.