Those wishing to
stay longer than the period of stay given are required to apply
for permission at a local or district Immigration office before
the period of stay expires.
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Overstays are subject to penalty.
Applications to extend the period of stay are accepted only
when the period of stay given expires within two months of the
application. The only exception to this rule is a temporary
leave from Korea on business. In this case, an earlier application
may be made. To apply for permission, make an application to
a local or district Immigration Office having jurisdiction over
the place of stay in person.
The required
documents are as follows: - A travel
document (passport) - An alien registration
card, if applicable - Application forms (Downloadable
at http://www.immigration.go.kr/indeximmeng.html)
- Clarifications on reason for extending stay
- Other documents according to the category of visa
may be additionally required
Status
of Stay
Additional Documents
Professor(E-1)
- An employment contract (unless the period still
remains valid)
- A certificate of incumbency
Foreign
Language Teaching(E-2)
-
An employment contract (unless the period still
remains valid)
- A certificate of incumbency
- A certificate of business registration
- A certificate of registration as a foreign language
teaching institution
- A reference
Research
(E-3)
-
An employment contract (unless the period still
remains valid)
- A certificate of incumbency
- The materials related to the foundation of the
entity (university, college, institute,
etc.)
- Fee
(30,000 won)
If the application is accepted, the Immigration officer in charge
will stamp the applicant’s passport and record the amendments
on the back of the applicant’s alien registration card.
