Alien Registration Card (ARC) 4-Step Issuance Workflow
Step-by-step procedure to complete your mandatory 90-day foreign registration at your jurisdictional immigration office.
Immigration Control Act Article 31 Enforcement
Failing to register for an Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival incurs administrative fines of up to ₩10,000,000 KRW.
1
HiKorea Reserve Slot
Book visit slot at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) for your jurisdictional office (e.g. Omokgyo vs Sejongno Office).
2
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
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
3
Pay Fee: ₩30,000
₩30,000 for standard in-person pickup or ₩33,000 for registered postal delivery.
4
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!
ARC Registration 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.