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The paperwork for your next step in Seoul.

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12 official resources · Source pages reviewed 13 October 2026

Links open government-maintained pages, not copies of official forms. A source review confirms the page and listed resources, not every applicant’s eligibility. Check the current form, deadline and required documents with the responsible office.

Immigration

Immigration application form

통합신청서 (신고서)

The unified application/report form used for several immigration procedures.

Who needs it
Foreign residents preparing an immigration application or report.
Format & language
PDF / HWP / DOC listed · English portal; check the selected form
Submission
Submit with your procedure; a downloaded form is not an application.
Before you apply
  1. Find “Application Form (Report Form)” on the official list and choose its PDF, HWP or DOC icon.
  2. Select the procedure you are applying for and match names and passport details exactly.
  3. Ask the responsible office for the additional documents, fee and submission route for your status.

One form does not replace the procedure-specific checklist. HWP files need compatible software.

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HiKorea · Application forms
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Immigration

Extend or change your stay

체류기간 연장 / 체류자격 변경

Start with the current unified form, then confirm the requirements for your exact visa category.

Who needs it
Residents approaching the end of their permitted stay or considering a different status.
Format & language
PDF / HWP / DOC listed · English portal; check the selected form
Submission
Online eligibility and appointment requirements vary by procedure.
Before you apply
  1. Check your permitted-stay expiry date on the official record.
  2. Find the current Application Form (Report Form); confirm the correct extension/change option.
  3. Confirm evidence, timing and whether to apply online or attend an appointment with immigration (1345).

Do not assume a pending application or a job offer grants permission to stay or work. See our Visa guide for status-specific guidance.

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HiKorea · Application forms
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Housing

Report a change of address

체류지 변경 신고

Prepare an address-change report and evidence of where you now live.

Who needs it
Registered foreign residents who have moved.
Format & language
Unified form: PDF / HWP / DOC · English portal; check the selected form
Submission
Confirm online availability or the appropriate immigration/local office.
Before you apply
  1. Record your move date and full new Korean address, including unit number.
  2. Confirm your reporting deadline and accepted proof of address with the responsible office promptly.
  3. Use the current report form and keep confirmation that your report was accepted.

Reporting deadlines can depend on your registration category. Do not delay while waiting for a residence-card update.

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HiKorea · Application forms
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Housing

Confirmation of accommodation

거주 / 숙소제공 확인서

The official residence/accommodation confirmation form for cases where it is requested.

Who needs it
Residents asked to provide accommodation evidence, including accommodation supplied by someone else.
Format & language
PDF / HWP listed · English portal; inspect the form
Submission
Supporting evidence; submit with the relevant application or report.
Before you apply
  1. Choose “Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation” from the official list.
  2. Ask the accommodation provider to complete the relevant details and signature.
  3. Confirm which provider ID or property/lease evidence must accompany it for your case.

This is not a lease and is not automatically sufficient proof of address on its own.

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HiKorea · Application forms
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Employment

Student part-time work confirmation

시간제취업 확인서

The confirmation form to discuss with your school before applying for student work permission.

Who needs it
D-2/D-4 students considering permitted part-time employment.
Format & language
PDF / HWP listed · English portal; school can help with Korean fields
Submission
School confirmation and immigration permission; not permission by itself.
Before you apply
  1. Download “Part-time Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form”.
  2. Check employer, duties, hours and required school confirmation with your international office.
  3. Follow the immigration application process and wait for permission before your first shift.

Work-hour limits and eligibility depend on status, course and other conditions. Neither a signed form nor an employer’s reassurance is authorization.

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HiKorea · Application forms
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Immigration

Certificate of foreigner registration

외국인등록 사실증명

An official certificate of registration, distinct from your physical residence card.

Who needs it
Residents asked for official registration evidence by a bank, office or other institution.
Format & language
Online-service directory; not a direct PDF · English directory; application screens may be Korean
Submission
Confirm issuance options and identity verification on Government24.
Before you apply
  1. Open the official directory and look under passport/certification for the required certificate.
  2. Confirm the exact certificate name, recipient requirements and identity-verification method.
  3. Follow the official issuance steps or ask the local office about alternatives if online verification fails.

The linked page is a service directory, not a pre-filled form or guaranteed online issuance for every applicant.

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Government24 · Services for foreigners
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Everyday Life

Certificate of entry and departure

출입국에 관한 사실증명

Find official certification services for a record of entries and departures.

Who needs it
People asked for travel-history evidence for an administrative application.
Format & language
Online-service directory; not a direct PDF · English directory; application screens may be Korean
Submission
Confirm online or office issuance options on the official service.
Before you apply
  1. Open passport/certification in Government24’s foreigner services.
  2. Confirm the certificate and date range required by the requesting institution.
  3. Check identification, fees and issuance options before applying.

Check the exact record needed; this certificate is not a visa, passport or proof of future travel permission.

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Government24 · Services for foreigners
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Employment

Occupation and annual-income report

외국인 직업 및 연간 소득금액 신고서

HiKorea’s occupation-report form, where it is required for an immigration procedure.

Who needs it
Foreign residents instructed to report occupation and annual income.
Format & language
PDF / HWP / DOC listed · English portal; inspect the form
Submission
Supporting report; confirm whether it applies to your visa procedure.
Before you apply
  1. Find “Foreigner Occupation Report Form” on the official list.
  2. Use your actual occupation and the income information requested on the form.
  3. Ask immigration what supporting evidence is required and submit with the relevant procedure.

An income declaration is not an official tax or income certificate. Do not substitute one for the other.

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HiKorea · Application forms
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Employment

Employment contract: official guidance

근로계약

The Ministry of Employment and Labor’s English labor-standards guidance for checking an employment agreement.

Who needs it
Workers preparing to review or sign a contract.
Format & language
Web guidance; not a contract-template download · English
Submission
Contract is agreed with the employer; this page is official guidance.
Before you apply
  1. Read MOEL’s working-conditions guidance before reviewing the agreement.
  2. Check pay, working hours and other terms in writing; use the Settle Seoul contract checklist below.
  3. Ask MOEL or a qualified adviser about unclear terms and which official template fits your employment type.

No universal contract is supplied here. Sector-specific templates, including employment-permit-system contracts, may not fit your role.

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MOEL · Labor Standards
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Everyday Life

Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC)

개인통관고유부호

The code you enter when ordering goods from overseas. The official portal handles issuance, lookup, updates, renewal, import history and misuse reporting.

Who needs it
Anyone receiving personal goods from abroad, including overseas online orders.
Format & language
Online portal (launched 28 August 2026) · Korean and English
Submission
Online, with identity verification.
Before you apply
  1. Open the portal and choose new code issuance.
  2. Complete identity verification and enter your name, address, phone and email.
  3. Use the code at checkout and renew it within the window shown on the portal.

Online verification usually needs a Korean phone in your own name; newly arrived residents may need to wait or follow the portal's guidance for a customs office.

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Korea Customs Service · Official PCCC portal
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Everyday Life

Postal customs simplified declaration

국제우편물 간이통관 신청서

The simplified clearance application for an international postal item held by customs, with Korea Customs’ sample declaration form.

Who needs it
Anyone who has received a customs notice for a parcel arriving by post.
Format & language
PDF sample; apply online via UNI-PASS or the Mobile Customs app (모바일 관세청) · Korean
Submission
Submit online through UNI-PASS or the Mobile Customs app, following your notice.
Before you apply
  1. Enter the postal item number and arrival details from your customs notice.
  2. Review the retrieved shipment and complete contents, value, shipping charges and purpose of receipt.
  3. Complete identity verification and keep your submission confirmation.

The PDF is an example of the information required. Use the latest form or online procedure in your actual notice; restricted, commercial or formally declared goods may need a licensed customs broker.

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Korea Customs · Sample declaration form
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Healthcare

Health-insurance eligibility and documents

건강보험 자격 / 피부양자

NHIS guidance on foreign-resident coverage, dependants and supporting paperwork.

Who needs it
Foreign residents checking enrollment, dependant registration or a possible exclusion.
Format & language
Web guidance; request the applicable current form · English
Submission
Contact NHIS; employer reporting may apply to employed-insured cases.
Before you apply
  1. Identify whether you are employed-insured, self-employed-insured or seeking dependant status.
  2. Ask NHIS which current form and evidence apply to your status and family circumstances.
  3. Confirm the effective date and keep evidence of any application or change.

The English page contains legacy notices. Confirm current student rules, eligibility dates and exclusion conditions directly with NHIS; overseas insurance does not automatically exempt you.

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NHIS · Guidance for foreigners
Source page reviewed 13 October 2026

Take it with you

Your Seoul paperwork kit.

Eight original Settle Seoul checklists and cards. Print them and fill them in on your own copy — not government forms, and no personal details are collected here. Guides and article PDFs are in the Downloads Library.

First 30 Days in Korea

Arrival and registration checklist

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Apartment Inspection

Move-in condition and deposit record

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Korean Address Card

Printable bilingual address information

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Employment Contract Check

Questions to ask before signing

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Immigration Appointment

Documents and preparation checklist

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Emergency Information

Important contacts and medical details

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Local-Centre Visit Planner

Prepare for a 주민센터 or community-centre visit

Download PDFA4 · PDF

Clinic Health-Check Card

Show this at reception / 접수처에 보여주세요

Download PDFA4 · PDF
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Official forms can change. If a link moves, use the named agency’s portal or contact its office before relying on an older copy.