Article 74 (Reduction or Exemption of Fees)

In cases falling under any of the following subparagraphs pursuant to Article 87 (2) of the Act, fees shall be exempted. <Amended by Act, Jun. 1, 2007, Jul. 3, 2008, Apr. 3, 2009, Jan. 1, 2013, Oct. 10, 2013, Sep. 29, 2016, Sep. 21, 2018, Dec. 24, 2024> 1. When an institution or organization designated by the Minister of Justice among institutions or organizations of the Republic of Korea conducting international cooperation projects, etc., agrees to bear airfare and domestic living expenses, or when a foreigner invited on humanitarian grounds is deemed to particularly require exemption from fees related to their entry permit or visa issuance. 2. When a foreigner invited by the Government of the Republic of Korea, a government-funded research institution established under the 「Act on the Establishment, Operation, and Promotion of Government-Funded Research Institutions, etc.」, a government-funded research institution in the field of science and technology established under the 「Act on the Establishment, Operation, and Promotion of Government-Funded Research Institutions in the Field of Science and Technology, etc.」, or a specific research institution established under the 「Act on the Promotion of Specific Research Institutions」, agrees to bear domestic living expenses such as tuition fees, and applies for a change of sojourn status permit, extension of sojourn period permit, or re-entry permit to engage in sojourn activities corresponding to 4. Arts and Culture (D-1), 5. Study Abroad (D-2), or 7. General Training (D-4) in Annexed Table 1-2 of the Enforcement Rules. 3. Persons corresponding to sojourn statuses 1. Diplomatic (A-1) through 3. Agreement (A-3), or sojourn status 11. Investment in Enterprises (D-8) in Annexed Table 1-2 of the Enforcement Rules. 4. When proof under subparagraphs 11 or 12 of Article 72 is accessed or issued in electronic form. 5. When the Minister of Justice recognizes that fee exemption is necessary considering national interests or humanitarian reasons, etc. 6. When a person falling under any of the following sub-subparagraphs applies for the issuance of a certificate of facts concerning departure from and arrival in the Republic of Korea, or the issuance or access of a certificate of foreign registration. a. Independent patriots registered under Article 6 of the 「Act on the Honorable Treatment of Independent Patriots, etc.」 and their bereaved families (limited to the primary heir). b. National meritorious persons registered under Article 6 of the 「Act on the Honorable Treatment and Support of National Meritorious Persons, etc.」 and their bereaved families (limited to the primary heir, but if the primary heir is the father or mother of a national meritorious person, the mother or father who is not the primary heir shall be included). c. Patients with Agent Orange exposure sequelae, those with Agent Orange exposure complications, or second-generation patients with Agent Orange exposure complications registered under Article 4 of the 「Act on the Support for Patients with Agent Orange Exposure Sequelae, etc. and the Establishment of Organizations」. d. Participating veterans registered under Article 5 of the 「Act on the Honorable Treatment of Participating Veterans and the Establishment of Organizations」. e. 5.18 Democratic Patriots registered under Article 7 of the 「Act on the Honorable Treatment of 5.18 Democratic Patriots and the Establishment of Organizations」 and their bereaved families (limited to the primary heir, but if the primary heir is the father or mother of a 5.18 Democratic Patriot, the mother or father who is not the primary heir shall be included). f. Special mission patriots registered under Article 6 of the 「Act on the Honorable Treatment of Special Mission Patriots and the Establishment of Organizations」 and their bereaved families (limited to the primary heir, but if the primary heir is the father or mother of a special mission patriot, the mother or father who is not the primary heir shall be included). g. Recipients as defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the 「National Basic Livelihood Security Act」. h. Beneficiaries under Article 5 or 5-2 of the 「Support for Single-Parent Families Act」. i. Persons who have applied for correction of errors in their departure or arrival records. 7. When reissuing an alien registration card or permanent resident card due to errors in issuance.