South Korea’s e-Arrival Card will be implemented starting February 24, 2025!

Korea’s New e-Arrival Card System: Streamlining Entry for Foreigners As of February 24, 2025, South Korea is set to enhance the entry process for foreign visitors with the implementation of the e-Arrival Card system. This new initiative allows travelers to submit their arrival declarations online starting three days before their arrival, significantly reducing wait times … Read more

Obligations and Procedures for Reporting Enrollment of International Students: Required Documents

Obligation and Procedures for Foreign Students to Report Enrollment in South Korea When foreign students enroll in schools in South Korea, it’s essential to complete the enrollment reporting process. This requirement is set forth in Articles 47 and 49-2 of the Enforcement Rule of the Immigration Control Act. 1) Who Needs to Report All foreigners … Read more

Income requirements and proof methods for applying for an F6 visa (International Marriage) and agricultural income considerations.

Understanding the Income Requirements for the F-6 (Marriage Immigration) Visa The F-6 (Marriage Immigration) Visa is essential for foreigners married to Korean citizens who wish to live together in South Korea. To apply for this visa, there are several requirements that must be met, with one of the most crucial being the income level of … Read more

Why was the nationality selection application of a dual citizen rejected?

Seoul Administrative Court Dismisses Nationality Selection Notification Lawsuit 1. Case Overview On December 6, 2024, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled against a dual citizen, referred to as A, in a lawsuit challenging the refusal of his nationality selection notification submitted to the head of the Seoul Southern Immigration Office (Case No. 2024구합67344). A holds dual … Read more