Alien Registration Card (ARC)
*Also called 'Foreign Resident Registration'.

All students holding a D-2-6 visa are required to register (or report) their status in Korea after arrival. Otherwise, they will be considered illegal immigrants. Registration should be done at the Immigration Office based on the jurisdiction of your stay. If you’re living in a dorm in Seoul Campus, you must apply at the Seoul Immigration Office at Sejong-ro branch. For Suwon Campus residences, you must apply at the Suwon Immigration Office.

Visit the website of Immigration Office for more information.

Registration Period

Within 90 days from the entry date.

Registration Location

Immigration Office of Korea

• Prior online reservation is a must, and it is possible only after 3 days upon your arrival.

Required Documents

• Application form

• Passport

• 1 color photo (3 x 4cm) with a white background

• Certificate of Exchange/Visiting Student(given at the Orientation)

• Certificate of Residence(Dormitory residences can issue it through GLS system.)

• Fee (KRW 30,000)

Note

Information regarding ARC may change. Therefore, it is advised to refer to the website of immigration office for up-to-the-minute information.

Download Application Form

Alien Registration Card (ARC) *Also called 'Foreign Resident Registration'.

Alien Registration Card (ARC)
*Also called 'Foreign Resident Registration'.