What is the penalty for failing to register for an ARC card within 90 days of arriving in Korea?

Under Article 31 of the Immigration Control Act, any foreign national staying over 90 days who fails to register for an Alien Registration Card (ARC) is subject to administrative fines of up to ₩10,000,000 KRW and potential visa revocation.

How much is the Alien Registration Card (ARC) issuance fee?

The standard fee is ₩30,000 KRW for in-person pickup at the immigration office, or ₩33,000 KRW if opting for registered postal delivery to your residential address.

Level 4 Mandatory 취업/알바flow

Alien Registration Card (ARC) 4-Step Issuance 취업/알바flow

Step-by-step procedure to complete your mandatory 90-day foreign registration at your jurisdictional immigration office.

2026년 대한민국 법무부 출입국관리법 최신 현행 기준 2026 REVISED

대한민국에 90일을 초과하여 체류하려는 모든 외국인은 입국일로부터 90일 이내에 관할 출입국·외국인관서에서 외국인등록(ARC)을 마쳐야 합니다. (미이행 시 출입국관리법 제31조에 의거 최대 1,000만 원 이하의 과태료 부과)

2026 현행 출입국관리법 제31조 엄격 적용

90일 이내 외국인등록 미신고 시 일자별 과태료가 차등 부과되며 비자 연장 및 변경 시 불이익을 받습니다. 하이코리아(hikorea.go.kr) 사전 방문예약은 필수입니다.

HiKorea Reserve Slot

Book visit slot at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) for your jurisdictional office (e.g. Omokgyo vs Sejongno Office).

Prepare Form #34 & Passport Photo

Fill out Form #34 application form, attach original passport + copy, and 3.5cm x 4.5cm passport photo.

🏛️ 관공서 비치용 실물 서식 작성 예시 출입국 관공서 비치용 외국인 통합신청서 서식 제34호 실물 작성 예시

① Full Name: Passport English spelling

② Birth / Passport: YYYY.MM.DD & Passport No

③ Korea Address: Full road address + room no

④ Mobile No: Korean phone number

Pay Fee: ₩30,000

₩30,000 for standard in-person pickup or ₩33,000 for registered postal delivery.

Biometrics & 3-4 Week Pickup

Scan 10 fingerprints on site. Card is issued within 3-4 weeks.

Seoul Jurisdictional Office Assignment Quick Table

Immigration Branch	Jurisdictional Seoul Districts (Gu)
Seoul Office (Omokgyo Station)	Gwanak, Guro, Geumcheon, Mapo, Seodaemun, Yeongdeungpo, Yangcheon, Gangseo
Sejongno Branch (Anguk Station)	Jongno, Jung-gu, Eunpyeong, Dongdaemun, Seongbuk, Gangbuk, Dobong, Nowon
Seoul Southern Branch (Magok)	Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa, Gangdong, Yongsan, Seongdong, Gwangjin, Jungnang

Tip: Always verify your address jurisdiction on HiKorea before confirming your reservation ticket!

외국인등록증(ARC) 발급 자주 묻는 질문(FAQ)

Failing to register for an Alien Registration Card within 90 days incurs fines up to ₩10,000,000 KRW under Immigration Control Act Article 31.

Dial 1345 (No area code required). Press 2 for English assistance.

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