This page is a translation. The Korean page is the reference text; if they differ, the Korean version prevails. Korean reference
Reporting a change of address2026
When you move, report the new address within the deadline.
How it works
Note the date you moved in.
Prepare proof of the new address (lease, accommodation confirmation, etc.).
Report online via HiKorea, at the district office, or at an immigration office.
At a glance
- When you move, report your new address within 15 days of moving in (Art. 36) — online via HiKorea, at the new district office (si/gun/gu), or at an immigration office. Confirmed by official source
Document checklist
- Residence (alien registration) card
- Proof of address (lease, accommodation confirmation, etc.)
Typical documents only. They vary by sub-type and office — check HiKorea's status manuals and the office (needs checking).
Make the document
Accommodation confirmation →Draft a confirmation that you are staying at someone else's home, for registration or address reports (Korean + English).Where to apply
Common mistakes
- Not reporting a new address within 15 days of moving
- Registering an address without the occupant's consent
FAQ
Do I report a move into a dormitory?
Yes — any change of address is reportable. Get a dormitory confirmation from your school.
Facts and sources on this page
Anything we could not compare directly with an official page is marked "Needs checking". Always verify on the government websites below before applying.
When you move, report your new address within 15 days of moving in (Art. 36) — online via HiKorea, at the new district office (si/gun/gu), or at an immigration office.
Confirmed by official source (출입국관리법 원문(국가법령정보센터, 2026. 10. 2. 시행본) 대조 2026-10-17 — 제36조) · Checked on 2026-10-17
Compared with: 시세.com 「외국인 등록·체류지 변경 신고」 (2026-10 수정), 2026 한국 유학 가이드북(한국어) (2026-01), 비전행정사사무소 「외국인생활지식」 (2022-02-11 수정)
Verify at: 출입국관리법 (국가법령정보센터), 하이코리아 HiKorea (전자민원·방문예약·체류자격별 안내 매뉴얼)