The local immigration offices are responsible for handling the entry, stay, and visa-related matters of foreigners. To proceed with immigration-related procedures, one must first determine the jurisdictional area of their place of residence, prepare the necessary documents, and make a visit reservation.
The jurisdictional areas of the local immigration offices are divided into Seoul Immigration Offices (Yongsan, Seongdong, Gwangjin, Dongjak, Gwanak, Seocho, Gangnam, Songpa, Gangdong, Gyeonggi-do (Anyang, Gwacheon, Seongnam, Hanam)), Sejong-ro Branch Office of Seoul Immigration Office (Eunpyeong, Jongno, Jung-gu, Seongbuk, Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Gangbuk, Dobong, Nowon), and Seoul Southern Immigration Office (Seodaemun, Mapo, Yeongdeungpo, Gangseo, Yangcheon, Guro, Geumcheon, Gyeonggi-do (Gwangmyeong)).
The immigration management offices for areas outside Seoul can be easily identified by broadly dividing the designated regions at the following link: more info
Here are the documents and procedures required for The local Immigration:
Certificate of Immigration Facts
- It certifies the entry and exit of a person who has undergone immigration examination at a certain point in time after entering and leaving the country.
- The scope of certification includes facts related to the entry and exit of domestic and foreign nationals in accordance with the Immigration Control Act. In cases where there is no immigration record, a certificate stating “No record” will be issued.
- Here are the detailed required documents:
- Self: Applicant’s identification card (Not required)
- Legal guardian: Applicant’s identification card, Minor child’s basic certificate, Family relationship certificate (Not required)
- Person delegated: Applicant’s identification card, Application form, Power of attorney, Identity card of the grantor (Copy) (Not required)
- In cases where the individual is recognized as being unable to express their intention due to disappearance, death, or other circumstances, or where it is clearly beneficial to the individual, the following documents are required: Applicant’s identification card, Proof of family relationship
- For confirming personal safety: Disappearance or runaway report
- Issuance of proof of death for the deceased: Death report or certificate of death
- Customs clearance for returning household goods: Bill of lading or overseas shipping confirmation
- Postponement of driver’s license aptitude test: Aptitude test notification
- Special admission to school: Admission requirements of the relevant school
- Cancellation of car insurance premium payment, etc.: Certificate of insurance subscription
- Termination of subscription services such as internet or telephone: Subscription certificate or payment notice
- Other cases where it benefits the individual: Proof of purpose documents
- Employer of a foreigner: Applicant’s identification card, Proof of employment relationship
- In cases recognized as necessary for public interest, when requested by a court or judge in relation to litigation, public trust, or compulsory execution:
- Applicant’s identification card
- For court submission: Corrective order (recommendation), Documents requested by the court (judge
- Applicant and Required Documents for Certificate of Immigration Facts
- The range of applicants and required documents are determined according to Article 88 of the Immigration Control Act and Article 75 of the Enforcement Rules of the same Act.
- Place of Application
- You can apply at the local immigration office’s civil complaints office or the civil complaints office of the township office. Online issuance is also available.
- Issuance Fee
- The head of the local immigration office charges a fee of 2,000 won, while the head of the township office charges 2,000 won or accepts electronic payment. Online issuance through the Government 24 (G4C) platform is exempt from fees.