Living in Seoul

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2015
Living in Seoul English Edition
Living in Seoul
Guide for Living in Seoul
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Living in Seoul English Edition
English Edition
contents
Immigration
08 Visa
09 Stay
14 Foreign Registration
16 Overseas Koreans
18 Re-entry Permission
19 Departure
20 Q&A
Transportation Accommodation
22 Using Public Transportation 38 Types of Accommodation
22 Subway 40 Types of Lease Contracts
25 Intra-city Buses 43 Real Estate Agents
27 Taxis 45 International Districts
29 Transit Cards 48 Purchase Procedures for Foreigners
30 Express Buses 49 Making the Move
31 Trains & Planes 51 Electricity
34 Q&A 51 Gas
52 Water Service
53 Q&A
Garbage Disposal Communication Education Driving
56 Preparations for Garbage Collection & Banking 106 Education System 132 Driving in Seoul
57 General Waste 106 Educational Options 137 Penalty Points for Traffic Violations
57 Food Waste 66 Communication Facilities 107 Preschools 138 Penalty Points from Traffic Accidents
58 Recycling 71 Postal Services 108 Foreign Schools 139 Purchasing a Vehicle
59 Large Waste Matter 75 Telephone Services 114 Korean Language Education 144 Resident Prioritized Parking System
61 Recycling Centers and Flea Markets 78 Banking 116 Libraries & Book Stores 144 Rental Cars
63 Q&A 82 Q&A 119 Q&A 145 Motorcycles
146 Traffic Accidents
147 Q&A
Employment Medical Services
86 Scope of Activities and Employment for Foreigners in Korea 122 Korean Medical System
86 Employment Procedures by Visa Status 123 Medical Services for Foreigners
89 Visa Statuses That Can Seek Employment With Approval 127 Medical Insurance
90 Labor Laws (Main Regulations) 129 Other Medical-related Information
94 Support Centers and Information Bureaus for Foreign Workers 130 Q&A
96 Four Social Insurance Programs
101 Recruiting and Employment Sites
102 Q&A
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Leisure
105 Sports
165 Culture
116 Seoul Travel Administration
16 Shopping
167 International Marriage
117 Community
17 International Divorce
137 Q&A
197 Birth Report
197 Death Report
197 Seal Registration
108 Tax
138 Q&A
Directory Immigration
2 12 s e c i f f O c i l b u P
2 02 s l a t i p s o H
2 1 s k n a B Visa
2 2 2 m s i r u o T d n a e r u t l u C Stay
92 2 a i d e M
032 n o i t a d o m m o c c A Foreign Registration
63 2 s e i r a r b i L Overseas Koreans
Re-entry Permission
Departure
Q&A
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Multiple entry visas 3_Visa issuance procedure 4_Visa-free entry
iV sa
nA inid iv aud lac n ne tre t ehoc nu tr y tow or nA inid iv aud l ohw af sl l nu red on e o f t eh
nA y iv is tor ohw ne tre s oK rae n sde e to more times within the term of the visa. P lace of Visa Application & Issu- following conditions can enter the country
ah ev a iv as teh w reh ih reh / s rup op es o fne - ance iw toh tu a iv as
tr y i s to ow r ,k tra le vor ts . Aiv y d u as i saf -
fxed to the passport. Those who fall under 2_V isa types according to The embassy or consulate of the Republic of ·Countries under visa waiver agreements
one of the special cases specifed in the Im- status of stay oK rae ·Designated visa-free entry
·Frequent visitors
migration Control Act are exempt from visa ※ P rior to visa issuance from a consulate over-
requirements. However, having a visa does Diplomacy/Offcial Mission Status seas, if necessary, an Immigration Offce or a ·Transit tourists bound for another country
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entering Korea and a domestic inviter, and for Jeju Island
a foreigner’s entry. Thus, during the entry in- Employment Visas
issue a certifcate for recognition of visa issu- ·Re-entry permit holders
spection, if immigration offcers fnd that a Temporary Employment (C-4), Professor ance (or Visa Issuance Confrmation Number).
·International treaty organization issued
foreigner does not meet the requirements of (E-1), Foreign Language Teaching (E-2), The visa can be issued conveniently by sub-
passport holder (LAISSEZ-PASSER)
entry, the foreigner’s entry may be rejected Research (E-3), Technological Guidance mitting the ”Certifcate of Visa Issuance” to
·A PEC Business Travel Card holders
at the discretion of the immigration offcer. (E-4), Profession (E-5), Arts/Entertainment a consulate overseas. The valid term of the
(Check applicable countries and free-
(E-6), Specially Designated Activities (E-7), certifcate is 3 months. entry qualifcations on the following web-
Non-professional Employment (E-9), Labor site: www.hikorea.go.kr)
Aboard (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1), Documents to Submit
Working Visa(H-2) ·Passport
·V isa issuance application Stya
N on-proft & Short-term Stay Visas form Foreigners who intend to stay in Korea
Temporary Press Coverage (C-1), Tempo- ·R equired documents for ohs d l uah e va ravel e nt ts at suo fts a yof r t eh
rary Visiting(C-3) ae ts h c ato su ts f ateD( y ai de l rep ioa d nrup d op o es t f ieh rts a. y
information can be checked
Long-term Stay Visas at www.hikorea.go.kr) 1_Period of stay
1_Types of visas Culture/Arts (D-1), Study (D-2), Industrial ·Short-term stay: 90 days or less
Training (D-3), General Training (D-4), Press Visa Issuance Fee ·Long-term stay: 91 days or more
Single entry visas Coverage (D-5), Religious Work (D-6), ·S ingle entry visa (90 days or less): ·P ermanent Residence: unlimited
Only one entry is allowed within the term Supervisory Chairmanship (D-7), Business amount equivalent to $30, (91 days or Foreigners with long-term stay or perma-
of the visa (Single visas are valid for three Investment (D-8), Trade Management (D-9), more): amount equivalent to $50 nent resident status should complete reg-
months from the date of issue). Visit & Stay with Family (F-1), Residency ·M ultiple entry visa : amount equivalent istration as a foreigner and/or Domestic
(F-2), Family Dependency (F-3), Overseas to $80 Residency Report within 90 days of entry.
Koreans (F-4), Marriage Immigration (F-6), ※ F or inquiries about immigration-related information, Please call 1345 or visit www.hikorea.go.kr
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_2 S oc ep o f tc A ivities na d ap rtiic ap t e in otreh atc iiv ti se not rale t de to country with a new visa or get permission
or not permitted within their current status, for change of visa status, which allows such
oD em sti c Elp m oemy nt o f
he/she must request permission to change the atc iiv ti. s e
oF er ignesr Stiy ang in oK er a status of his/her stay. As a general rule, he/she ·A foreigner with a single entry visa (the
·F oreigners are allowed to stay in Korea must depart and re-enter Korea with a new maximum period of stay: 90 days) is not al-
iw tih n t e h ocs ep o f tie h r ts at su an d t e h status that corresponds to the desired qualif- ol t d e w oap rtiic ap ti e na tc iiv tioyeb s e nt d e h
granted period of stay. Foreigners cannot cation. However, if he/she meets the require- urc rne tiv as ts at . s u
ments for the new status without having to
i e b nov i d e v l na nop y il tiac a l tc iiv tiun se s s e l ·If the foreigner’s working hours for the ac-
depart Korea, a limited change of status can
the law specifcally permits their political tivities beyond status of stay are longer or
be made upon passing a strict examination.
ap rtiic ap tion. the salary is higher than the original work-
·F oreigners who wish to obtain employment E_3 tx ension o f Sty a lp p A itac ion eP ir od alp , e c t e h atc iiv ti seoye b n d ts at su o f ts a y
in Korea should have a status which is eligi- A foreigner who intends to continue his/her
Before starting the activities of the change of arn e ota oll . d e w
ble for employment. Foreigners are allowed stay in Korea beyond the permitted period of
stay qualifcation, a permission of change of ·W hen a foreigner wants to learn Korean at
to ow r kon yal t ow ral kp s etc ah t ah ne b v stay should receive permission for the exten-
visa status must be obtained from the Immi- a foreign language institute or college, or
reported to, or designated by, a local or dis- is ono t f ie h rts a. y
gration Offce. aw nt s to riece e vacu d e tion on traid tiona l
trict immigration offce. oK rae n tlu c ur eor art iw tih n t e hrep io do f
stay, the foreigner does not need permission
·T o change the company of employment, lp p A itac ion eP ir od How to Apply to Change Status of Stay
of ra tc iiv tioyeb s e nts d ato su ts f a. y
foreigners should get permission from their Application for an extension of stay is avail- The principal or the principal’s agent should
jurisdictional immigration offce prior to able from two months before the expiration submit the required documents to the Immi-
lp p A itac ion of r eP im r ssion of r c A -
making the change. date of stay through the expiration date. gration Offce of their jurisdiction.
If an individual applies for permission for an tivities Beyond the Current Status
Stta us o f St y a la loiw ng extension of stay after the expiration date, he/
5_A ctivities Beyond the Given o f Sty a
Elp m oemy nt she will be charged penalties. A foreigner should receive permission for ac-
Stta us o f Sty a
Temporary Employment (C-4), Professor tiiv tioyeb s e nt d urc e h rne tts ato su ts f arp y ior
(E-1), Foreign Language Teaching (E-2), oH w to lp p A y of r eP im r ssion of r ·W hen a foreigner staying in Korea intends to carrying out these activities.
Research (E-3), Technological Guidance Etx ension o f Sty a to carry out activities beyond his/her given
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(E-10), Residency (F-2), Overseas Koreans come the main purpose of stay, foreign- The principal or his/her agent should submit
(F-4), Permanent Residency (F-5), Working 4_Changing Stay Status ers are not allowed to get involved in said the required documents according to status of
Holiday (H-1), Working Visa (H-2), Mar- activities. Under these circumstances, the stay to the Immigration Offce of their juris-
riage Immigration (F-6) When a foreigner staying in Korea wishes to foreigner should leave Korea and enter the id tc ion.
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6_C hange or Add a Company Individuals in violation of this requirement military stationed in Korea is granted one ·A foreigner who intends to stay in Korea
are subject to penalties. A foreigner who is of the following visa statuses: Agreements for more than 91days
o f Elpm oemy nt
obligated to obtain a status of stay can de- (A-3), Temporary Visitor (C-3), Visit ·A n individual who gives up his/her Ko-
A foreigner with status of stay for employ- part Korea without acquiring a status of stay &Stay with Family (F-1), Residency (F-2),
rean nationality and gains a foreign na-
ment in Korea who wishes to change or add within 30 days from the date when a cause Others (F-1).
tionail ty
tau ps loafc es toafy esmhopuloldy mobetnati nw pitehrimn itshseio gni vpernio sr ttao- for granting of a status of stay occurs. ·A Korean-born child of a foreigner with ·A Korean-born foreigner who was born
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Offce for details to avoid any possible dis- The principal or principal’s agent should ap- Non-professional Employment (E-9) is ing residence status
ply by submitting the required documents granted Visit & Stay with Family (F-1).
advantages. ※ Exemption from Alien Registration
for status of stay to the presiding Immigra-
7_Granting Status of Stay tion Offce. Foreign Registration ·I ndividuals engaged in Diplomacy (A-1), Of-
fcial Missions (A-2) and Agreements (A-3)
The Criteria of Permission for and their families
Granting of Status of Stay ·C itizens of Canada intending to stay in Korea
for less than 6 months and fall under one of
·K orean-born children of foreign national the following statuses: Culture/Arts (D-1), Reli-
parents who have one of the following visa gious Work (D-6), Visit & Stay with Family (F-1),
statuses Diplomatic (A-1), Offcial Mission Family Dependency (F-3) and Others (G-1)
(A-2), or Agreements (A-3) are granted the ·I ndividuals undertaking diplomatic, indus-
same status of stay as their parents. trial, or other important duties for national
·A registered foreigner’s child who was According to the Immigration Control security, and their family members, and for-
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who stay in Korea without having a status of
stay owing to other reasons, getting a new ·A child under the age of 20 of a foreigner than 90 days after their arrival date. Children eR_ 2 gisttar ion eP ir od
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surance benefts. Immigration Control Act 27 ·F oreigners who received permission for
·T he spouse of an individual with perma-
obliges foreigners over the age of 17 staying status of stay or change of status: upon
lp A ita c ion eP ir od nent residence status of stay (F-5) who at-
in Korea to carry an alien registration card receiving permission
An individual eligible for application should tainih d e reh / s ops n s ’ e s u ationail ta y nol d ts at all times and present it when requested by
apply for a status of stay within 30 days from Korean nationality is granted residence immigration offcers or other public offcers. eR_ 3 gisttar ion orP ec duer
the date when one of the aforementioned status of stay (F-2).
Applicants should submit the following doc-
ac t s e s u aalp s e k . e c ·A person who is discharged from the U.S. 1lp A _ inac t
uments to the Immigration Offce or a branch
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offce of the jurisdiction concerned. foreigner should submit a Korean nation- Chairmanship (D-7), Business Investment Employer’s De c laration of Obligations
·F oreign registration application, passport, ality verifcation certifcate and give up the (D-8), Trade Management (D-9) changes According to the Immigration Control Act,
a color photo (3 cm x 4cm), fee of 30,000 foreign nationality verifcation certifcate. its name. employers of foreigners or the heads of com-
won and other required documents ac- ·U pon Death : panies offering foreigners industrial training
cording to a status of stay T he alien registration card should be re- ope R rtingreP iod should declare to the Immigration Offce
·F oreign registration is valid for one year. turned within 14 days of the acknowledge- Within 14 days from the date when one of within 15 days of the date when they know
Renewal must be done before the card ex- ment of death or within 30 days of death. A the previous causes takes place. The regis- about one of the following causes. For the in-
ip tar ion dta e. medical report, inquest report, or other death tered foreigner in violation of this require- fringement of this obligation, penalties will
verifcation documents should be submitted ment will be charged a penalty. be imposed on employers or the head of the
_ 4 te R ru ningil A ne ge R its rationaC rs d with the alien registration card [c3]. company.
Reporting Method
Under any of the following conditions, for- ※ P enalties will be imposed [c4] if alien regis-
eigners should return their foreign registra- tration cards are not returned within the re- The principal or his/her agent should submit oC nid tiont s oalc e D re
tion cards to the Immigration Offce. quired periods. the required documents to the Immigration ·In the case of hiring, retirement or death of
·O n the fnal departure date of a registered Offce of the jurisdiction concerned. a foreign employee; or
foreigner; or _ 5 oF rie gnre ope R ’ s rtingilb O gations ·W hen a hired foreigner’s place of stay is
iuq e R roD d e muc ne ts
·W hen a registered foreigner abandons his/ Reporting Obligations of Changes of uncertain; or
her foreign citizenship and acquires Ko- ·P assport and alien registration card ·W hen important information in employ-
rean nationality; or aP rtialu c ro s oF f rie gngeR its rationaC rd ·A pplication form of report on changes of ment contracts changes
·U pon the death of a registered foreigner A registered foreigner should report changes particulars of alien registration card : w hen the contract period, name or loca-
[c2]; or of information on alien registration card to ·D ocuments verifying the changes tion of the company, or employer changes,
·W hen a registered foreigner becomes ex- a local immigration offce of the jurisdiction when the company sends the employee to
empt from foreign registration. concerned in one of the following circum- Reporting Obligation of Change another workplace, or when the foreign
stances; employee violates Immigration Control
teR ru nreP ioo d il A f ne geR its ra - ·W
tiohneanli ttyh eo fn aa mfoer,e isgenxe, rd cahtea nogfe sb;i rotrh or na- oWalP f ho e c etS f na ya registered foreigner changes his/her Act and/or other related regulations.
tionaC rsd
·W hen the passport number, date of issu- lp eca o f st , ya the ep sr on should er op tr it to ope R rtingilb O gationo s oF f rie gn
·F oreigners planning to leave the country ance or expiration date changes; or the jurisdictional Immigration Offce within tS ned u ts
tfioorn g drac oso du op snh odueltrap du ere. turn their alien registra- ·W onhe eno ft hteh eo rfgoalnloizwaitniogn voifs afso rCeiuglntuerse /wAirtths
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·W hen a foreigner gains Korean nation- (D-1), Study (D-2), General Training in Korea, the reporting obligation of foreign
la it , y the ep sr on should er tunr the la ien (D-4) changes its name; or iuq e R roD d e muc ne ts students is imposed on the head of domestic
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