반응형
Table of Contents
If you are a foreign worker with an E-9 visa working in Korea, you must go through the extension process before your stay period expires.
Details on the application period, required documents, and how to apply are provided below. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.
Application Period
- You can apply from 4 months before your stay expires until the expiration date.
- A fine (minimum of 100,000 KRW) may be imposed if applied after the expiration date, so be careful.
How to Apply
- Online Application
- Application site: Go to HiKorea
- Available time: Weekdays from 7 AM to 10 PM (Excluding weekends and holidays)
- Membership registration and digital certificate (authentication certificate) are required for online applications.
- You must report any address change within 14 days, and you must be in Korea on the application day.
- In-Person Application
- You can apply by visiting the immigration office that has jurisdiction over your address.
- You must make a reservation through the HiKorea website.
Required Documents
- Application form for extension of stay
- Passport
- Alien registration card
- Employment permit or standard labor contract
- Proof of residence (e.g., lease contract, dormitory certificate)
- Application fee: 60,000 KRW
※ Additional documents may be required depending on individual circumstances, so please confirm in advance.
Important Notes
- If you leave Korea before your extension is approved, your application will be automatically invalidated.
- If you changed your address, you must report it within 14 days. Failure to do so will make online application unavailable.
- Extension of the employment permit is required separately and must be done by the employer through the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
Contact Information
- Immigration Contact Center 1345 (multilingual support available)
- HiKorea Customer Center: Use the 'Customer Center' menu at www.hikorea.go.kr
This article is based on official information from the Ministry of Justice’s Immigration Policy Headquarters and HiKorea, and reflects the 2025 guidelines. Those looking to extend their E-9 visa stay in Korea should follow the procedures carefully and in a timely manner.
반응형
